Dylan Kussman Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Awards, Religion

Dylan Kussman is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer who gained recognition through his work in film, television, and screenwriting.

He became widely known for his performance as Richard Cameron in the critically acclaimed drama film Dead Poets Society.

Alongside this role, he appeared in major productions including X2: X-Men United, Jack Reacher, Flight, and Richard Jewell.

His career spans Hollywood films, television productions, screenwriting, directing, and independent media projects.

Dylan Kussman
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Dylan Kussman
Born:	21 January 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Religion:	Christianity
Siblings:	Two siblings
Spouse:	Amy Catherine Kussman
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Walter Dylan Kussman
Occupation:	Actor, Screenwriter, Director, and Producer
Net Worth:	$2 million dollars

Early Life and Education

Dylan Kussman, now at the age of 55 years old, was born on 21 January 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He grew up in an entertainment-oriented environment and was introduced to the film industry at a very young age.

His mother worked as a professional actress and theater director. She actually guided Dylan into his very first acting gig — an insurance commercial — when he was just six months old! His father spent nearly 50 years working in television production at ABC Television.

Dylan has two younger siblings. Among them is his sister, Allegra. Dylan has shared that the two of them are incredibly close and even started their own weekly book club together!

Despite finding success as a young actor, he remained focused on his education. He later attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied theater and music, further developing the skills that would shape his career in the entertainment industry.

Personal Life

Dylan Kussman is married to Amy Catherine Kussman and has a son named Walter Dylan Kussman, who was born in 2011.

He relocated with his family to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where they established a quieter life away from Hollywood. Despite his public career, he keeps most details about his wife and family out of the spotlight.

Career

Dylan Kussman began his acting career as a child performer, appearing in television shows such as Punky Brewster and Married… with Children. His breakthrough came in 1989 when he portrayed Richard Cameron in Dead Poets Society alongside Robin Williams.

Following the success of the film, he appeared in productions including Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, My Life, The Way of the Gun, and X2: X-Men United. Over time, he expanded beyond acting and became actively involved in screenwriting, directing, and producing.

In 2010, he created and starred in the independent web series The Steps, which earned critical praise. He later appeared in major films such as Flight, Jack Reacher, and Richard Jewell. As a screenwriter, he gained further recognition after co-writing the screenplay for The Mummy in 2017.

Net Worth

Dylan Kussman‘s estimated net worth stands at 2 million dollars. He accumulated his wealth through acting, screenwriting, directing, producing, entertainment royalties, and independent film projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @dylankussmanofficial
• YouTube: @DylanKussmanOfficial

Filmography

• Dead Poets Society (1989)
• Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991)
• My Life (1993)
• 93 Million Miles From the Sun (1995)
• The Way of the Gun (2000)
• X2: X-Men United (2003)
• Ten ’til Noon (2006)
• One Day Like Rain (2007)
• Leatherheads (2008)
• The Steps (2010)
• Flight (2012)
• Jack Reacher (2012)
• Wrestling Jerusalem (2016)
• The Mummy (2017)
• Richard Jewell (2019)
• American Solitaire (2026)