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Let’s talk about Cole Sprouse—now there’s a name that stands out in Hollywood. He’s one of those rare cases where a child actor not only made it through the industry unscathed but actually thrived as he got older. Born on August 4, 1992, in the charming village of Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, Cole Sprouse came into the world alongside his identical twin brother, Dylan Sprouse. Their parents were teaching English at a local school there, which makes for a pretty unique start to life.
From a very young age, acting was part of their journey. Just eight months old when they started, the boys were guided into the spotlight by their grandmother, Jonine Booth Wright—a drama teacher and actress herself. Because they were twins, Cole and Dylan often shared roles early on, especially to meet child labor regulations. That’s how they made their onscreen debut together, playing a single character in a 1993 episode of Grace Under Fire (ABC, 1993–1998).
Now, things really took off for Cole when he and Dylan landed major roles in Big Daddy (1999), portraying Julian—a troubled orphan adopted by Sonny Koufax, played by Adam Sandler. Critics weren’t exactly kind to the movie, but audiences loved it, and the box office numbers spoke volumes. Suddenly, Cole Sprouse was in demand. After that, you’d see him pop up in films like The Master of Disguise (2002) and Eight Crazy Nights (2002), while also making guest appearances on TV shows such as That ‘70s Show (FOX, 1998–2006) and MADtv (FOX, 1995–2009 / The CW, 2015–2016).
One of Cole’s first solo milestones came in 2001 when he played Ben, Ross Geller’s son, on the beloved series Friends (NBC, 1994–2004). But the real turning point? When Cole and Dylan were cast as Zach and Cody Martin—mischievous twin brothers living in a luxury hotel with their lounge-singer mom—in the hit Disney Channel show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008). Fans absolutely adored them, and the show became such a success that Disney brought the characters back for The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011), followed by the TV movie The Suite Life Movie (2011). They even teamed up with stars from That’s So Raven and Hannah Montana for a fun crossover special.
After years in the spotlight, Cole decided to step back and focus on college. He attended NYU, taking time to grow beyond the camera’s lens. But when he returned to acting, it was with a bang. In 2016, Cole Sprouse reemerged as Jughead Jones in Riverdale (The CW, 2016–), a dark, edgy twist on the classic Archie comics. The show quickly became a surprise hit during the fall TV season, proving once again that Cole Sprouse wasn’t just surviving in Hollywood—he was reinventing himself. And honestly, it’s hard to imagine anyone else pulling it off quite like he did.
Cole Sprouse has had quite a journey in the film industry, with his highest-rated movie being I Wish You All the Best (2024), a film that really resonated with audiences and critics alike. On the flip side, one of his earliest roles was in The Astronaut’s Wife (1999), which, while an important step in his career, ended up being his lowest-rated film to date. Cole’s career has definitely seen its ups and downs, but it’s clear that he’s grown a lot as an actor over the years.
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