**The Sprouse Twins at 30: Where Are Dylan and Cole Today?**
For an entire generation, Dylan and Cole Sprouse are inseparable from childhood memories of Disney Channel afternoons, laugh-track sitcoms, and the unmistakable charm of identical twins who somehow felt completely different from each other. From sharing a single acting role as toddlers to becoming two of the most recognizable young faces on television, the Sprouse twins grew up in the spotlight. Now in their 30s, fans often ask the same question: *Where are Dylan and Cole Sprouse today—and how did they get here?*
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## From Diapers to Disney: The Early Years
Dylan Thomas Sprouse and Cole Mitchell Sprouse were born on August 4, 1992, in Arezzo, Italy, to American parents. Like many twins in Hollywood, they began acting extremely young. In fact, the Sprouse twins started working before they could even form memories of it.
As toddlers, they shared roles to comply with child labor laws—most famously playing Patrick Kelly on the sitcom *Grace Under Fire*. Even at that young age, casting directors recognized something special about them: natural timing, expressive faces, and an ease in front of the camera.
Their big-screen breakthrough came in 1999 with *Big Daddy*, starring Adam Sandler. The twins played Julian, a role that showcased both comedic ability and surprising emotional depth. For many viewers, this was their first exposure to Dylan and Cole—and it left a lasting impression.
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## Disney Stardom and Global Fame
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