Dexter Darden Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Dexter Darden, is an American actor and singer. He is best known for portraying Frypan in The Maze Runner film trilogy, Walter Hill in Joyful Noise, Muhammad Ali in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, and DeVon in Saved by the Bell.

Since making his acting debut in 2008, he has built a successful career across film and television.

Dexter Darden
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Dexter Darden
Born:	June 24, 1991 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Camden, New Jersey, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	African-American
Height:	6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. Darden and Patricia Darden
Spouse:	Briah Nelson (m. 2025)
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor, Singer
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Dexter Darden was born on June 24, 1991, in Camden, New Jersey, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr. Darden and Patricia Darden. His father passed away in 2000, after which he found encouragement through Paul Newman‘s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, where his performing abilities were recognized.

He belongs to the African-American ethnic group and practices Christianity. There is no information about his siblings. He completed his early education through homeschooling before pursuing professional acting training and launching his entertainment career.

Career

Dexter Darden launched his professional acting career in 2008, earning early recognition with appearances in My Name Is Khan, Joyful Noise, and The Collection. His breakthrough arrived in 2014 when he was cast as Frypan in The Maze Runner, a role he reprised in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018).

The trilogy introduced him to a global audience and established him as one of Hollywood’s promising young actors.

He later expanded his career with performances in Burden, The Binge, Saved by the Bell, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Half Baked: Totally High, and the Peacock miniseries Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, where he portrayed boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Alongside acting, Darden has remained active in charitable organizations, particularly those supporting children and individuals affected by sickle cell disease.

Social Media

• Instagram: @dexterdarden

Personal Life

Dexter Darden is married to Briah Nelson. The couple became engaged in December 2024 and were married on February 14, 2025. Before his marriage, he was engaged to singer JoJo, but the engagement ended in 2022. He does not have any children.

Dexter Darden, 35 years old, enjoys singing, travelling, fitness, philanthropy, and spending time with family. He stands at 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm).

Net Worth

Dexter Darden has a net worth of $5 million USD. His income comes from acting in films and television series, music performances, brand endorsements, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures.

His work in The Maze Runner franchise, Joyful Noise, Saved by the Bell, and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist has contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

Films

• My Name Is Khan (2010)
• Standing Ovation (2010)
• Joyful Noise (2012)
• The Collection (2012)
• The Maze Runner (2014)
• Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
• Burden (2018)
• Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)
• The Binge (2020)
• Half Baked: Totally High (2024)

Television

• Pair of Kings (2012)
• Masters of Sex (2015)
• Saved by the Bell (2020–2021)
• The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022)
• Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (2024)

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