Zachary Ty Bryan.
Greg DeGuire/WireImageZachary Ty Bryan He has faced major ups and downs over the years after becoming a household name.
Brian got his big break when he was chosen to play the role of Brad Taylor in the ABC sitcom Home improvement. The show, which ran from 1991 to 1999, also starred him Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Taran Noah Smith.
While the sitcom was a success, Brian He struggled to navigate life after stardom.
“If you star in a TV show today, you can be in any movie you want, but back then, it was quite the opposite,” Brian said. Hollywood Reporter In June 2023. “You've been stigmatized as a TV star, and no matter how good your audition is, you'll never be taken seriously. But I kept at it.”
Brian found it “really difficult” to stabilize after Home improvement wrappedAdding, “By the same token, you might get rejected for a bunch of projects, but you can go out at night and hang out with your friends at Mel's Diner and everyone knows you.”
After switching from acting to producing, Brian participated in projects including Goose, Rogue River and Sad tourist. His legal problems have Overshadowed his positionHome improvement Professional life.
In October 2020, Brian was arrested for choking his partner Joni Faye Cartwright. Us Weekly He confirmed that Bryan agreed to the plea deal In the case of domestic violenceAgreed to plead guilty to menacing and assault in the fourth degree.
Brian, who remained in a relationship with Cartwright, later claimed the incident It was “blown out of proportion”.
“We got really loud. We were screaming and because we were in a country house with (thin walls), everyone could hear it.” THR in June 2023, claiming that he and Cartwright were not “really exposed to that physical situation” before his arrest. “At the end of the day, (police) throw a bunch of charges at you because they ultimately want you to stand up for something. I could have fought him, but that's more stress and drama.
As he reflects on his personal struggles, Brian said he takes it as a lesson. “I know when things get in your way, where you're supposed to go, and what God has planned for you,” he continued at the time. “It challenges you sometimes to do some thinking by looking in the mirror and taking responsibility.”
Brian has since been charged multiple times for domestic violence and DUI.
Keep scrolling for Brian's ups and downs over the years:
1990s
After growing up with his parents in Denver, Brian began acting by appearing in local print and television advertisements. He later appeared at an exhibition in New York City, which caught the attention of a talent representative who convinced him forRyan and his family move to California. Brian was later cast as Taylor's eldest child Home improvement.
“Obviously my life has been turned upside down, and everywhere you go, people know who you are, but I give a lot of credit to my dad and mom because they always kept me grounded,” Brian said. THR in June 2023 while describing his time on the sitcom as “one of the best days” of his life.
Early 2000s
Brian remained a consistent presence on screen as the roles continued The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Boston Public, Family Law, Center of the Universe and Veronica Mars. After appearing in several projects in 2009 including meteor and Thor: Hammer of the Gods, Brian took a break from being in front of the camera and became a producer on multiple films.
2007-2020
while He attended La Cañada High SchoolHe met Brian and started dating Carly Matros. The couple, who tied the knot in 2007, expanded their family with twin girls in 2014. Matros welcomed their third daughter in 2016 and a son in 2019. After 13 years of marriage, Brian and Matros announced their separation in 2020.
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May 2020
Brian pleaded guilty after being booked for DUI. He was sentenced to five years' probation and 18 months of the multi-offender alcohol program due to a prior record of DUI arrests.
October 2020
Brian's legal issues continued when He was arrested for strangulation Cartwright, who he began dating after his divorce from Matros. He received three years of probation, which included attending a violence intervention program called Bridges2Safety. As part of the deal, prosecutors agreed to drop six other charges against him, including strangulation and coercion.
2021-2022
In the wake of his arrest, Bryan and Cartwright remained together She got engaged in November 2021. The couple has since welcomed three children. He returns to television in the 2022 Netflix series Guardians of justice.
June 2023
In a profile of Brian, Hollywood Reporter He revealed that he is accused of running an agricultural technology startup fraudulent scheme. Multiple sources told the publication that Brian would receive individual payments ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for fake contracts. Brian was accused of making nearly $50,000 from the scheme.
Brian said THR He was not “running some shady fraudulent deal” and claimed he was “in the same boat” as his investors. He also addressed his previous arrests, which he described as an “educational experience,” adding: “I thank God for that. I've been through a situation that I'm sure a lot of people around the world are going through with their partners.
He confirmed that he was still in a relationship with Cartwright, who declined to provide a statement at the time.
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July 2023
One month after the interview, Brian was arrested in Eugene, Oregon, following an alleged domestic dispute with a woman. He was charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor — assault, robbery and harassment.
Brian He pleaded guilty to felony fourth-degree assault constituted domestic violence in court during a hearing in October 2023. The second charge was dismissed as part of a negotiated resolution.
Instead of serving 19 to 20 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections, Brian received a “dispositional discharge” to 36 months of supervised probation, seven days in jail, and had to abide by a set of conditions typical for domestic violence cases.
Cartwright, meanwhile She broke her silence about Brian's legal troublesHe says we In August 2023, “Trauma can bring conflict in many shapes and forms. It's a terrible situation that will be played out in many ways. I learned first hand that the truth will never match what is put out there.
She continued: “I ask everyone to respect our privacy for the sake of the children and our families so that the healing process can begin.”
February 2024
Brian was arrested on suspicion of DUI with three or more priors. According to court documents he obtained weBrian was booked by the La Quinta Police Department for contempt of court as well after he was pulled over at a traffic stop.
A spokesperson told TMZ that authorities stopped Brian's car at 2 a.m. on suspicion of being involved in a traffic collision. Bryan allegedly showed signs of impairment, which led to his arrest. His next court date is set for April 2024.
TMZ reported in March 2024 that Bryan was charged with a felony following the arrest. He faces additional charges due to a DUI conviction within the past 10 years, and this is Brian's fourth DUI charge. He also faces misdemeanor charges of hit and run and property damage.
January 2025
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Horry County Jailwe Brian was confirmed arrested and booked on a charge of second-degree domestic violence in South Carolina on January 2 He told TMZ That Myrtle Beach officers responded to the residence due to a domestic problem.
Police determined that Brian got into a physical altercation and was subsequently arrested. Brian is currently jailed and his bail has been set at $10,000.
