Here's a breakdown of their journey:
* Early Beginnings: They were born in Italy and moved to the US shortly after. Their mother, a teacher, realized they were both exceptionally expressive and charismatic, which sparked an idea to pursue acting.
* Start of Twin Careers: They landed their first professional acting roles together at just 8 months old. Their first significant role was as Patrick Kelly on the ABC sitcom "Grace Under Fire" (1993–98).
* Disney Channel Success: They gained widespread fame and recognition as the twin brothers, Zack and Cody Martin, in the Disney Channel shows "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" (2005–08) and "The Suite Life on Deck" (2008–11).
* Beyond Disney: After their Disney success, they both continued their individual acting careers, with Dylan appearing in films like "The Astronaut Farmer" (2006) and "Kung Fu Panda" (2008) as the voice of the monkey.
* Focus on Education and Other Ventures: Both brothers decided to take a break from acting and attend college. Dylan graduated from New York University with a degree in video game design, and he also pursued other ventures like opening a craft brewery.
So, Dylan Sprouse's acting career, like his brother Cole's, was a result of his parents' early recognition of their talent and a decision to pursue opportunities in the industry. Their success, however, stemmed from their individual hard work and commitment.