ZACHERY TY BRYAN
Brad Taylor in "Home Improvement"
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Zachery Ty Bryan plays Brad, Tim and Jill Taylor's oldest son, on "Home Improvement." Born and raised in Aurora, Colorado, Bryan got his start as an actor doing commercials and print work in Denver. His interest in acting brought him to California, where he quickly landed his role on "Home Improvement."

     Tim Allen
     Tim Taylor

     Patricia Richardson
     Jill Taylor

     Earl Hindman
     Wilson

     Jonathan Taylor Thomas
     Randy

     Zachery Ty Bryan
     Brad

     Taran Smith
     Mark

     Richard Karn
     Al Borland

     Debbe Dunning
     Heidi
 

Since his success on "Home Improvement," Bryan has never looked back. He has starred in the Hollywood Pictures film "First Kid," opposite Sinbad; "True Heart," which costars Kirsten Dunst; and in the family adventure films "Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter" and "Magic Island." During his recent summer hiatus, he filmed "Carrie 2," starring Amy Irving, on location in Charlotte, North Carolina.

In addition to his work in films, Bryan has made numerous television appearances. He starred in the telefilm "Principal Takes a Holiday" for "The Wonderful World of Disney." Other television credits include hosting the Dick Clark-produced "Sea World/Busch Gardens Party for the Planet," "Saturday Morning Sneak Peek," "America's Funniest People," and "Mickey: Reeling Through the Years" and "Disney's Runaway Brain" for Disney Channel. He has also guest-starred on series such as "Picket Fences," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," and "Thunder Alley."

Bryan's other passion in life is soccer: He devotes many hours each week to perfecting his skills and playing competitively for his local soccer club, the Claremont Stars. His exceptional athleticism has earned him spots in national and international tournaments, as well as a place on the 1995 California South Olympic Development Team for boys under 14. In 1996, the Stars were invited to the Dallas Cup, America's most prestigious amateur international soccer tournament, in which they came in second to Bolivia. That same year, the Stars won the Far West Regional Championship as well. In addition to playing the game, Bryan has hosted a soccer video titled "Let's Play Soccer," produced by ESPN. He also served as Youth Ambassador for World Cup '94, where he served as a spokesman and goodwill advocate for American soccer.

Even though Bryan has such a busy schedule, he finds time for what is very important to him ... his fans and his charity work. He has made numerous appearances across the U.S. and Canada in order to reach his fans. His charity work involves such organizations as the Emily Anderson Center, the D.A.R.E. program, the Starlight Foundation, and the Jimmy Fund for cancer. Now 16 years old, Bryan lives in Los Angeles with his parents and his younger sister.