For many, Clayton Snyder will always be remembered as Ethan Craft, the lovable, floppy-haired school crush in the hit noughties Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.
While he became a teenage heartthrob after his 2001 debut, 25 years later, the now 38-year-old actor looks worlds away from his breakout role. After starring in two seasons and the 2003 film, Clayton stepped away from the spotlight. But what has he been up to since? Find out all we know below…
© WireImageClayton Snyder's acting hiatus
Clayton decided to take a break from acting following the 2003 film, later returning for smaller roles, including in an episode of NCIS in 2014 and the 2017 film The Reunion.
After graduating from Pepperdine University with a BA in Film Studies in 2010, Clayton pursued a career as a real estate agent in California.
© Variety via Getty ImagesOpening up about being recognised at his work, Clayton previously told E!: "I would really like it to be you want to work with me because I'm really good at what I do, and if it's a nice piece of trivia that I'm 'that guy,' then that's wonderful."
"We've had plenty of clients, where halfway through showing them homes, they're like, 'My wife and I just found out who you are, and we can't believe it!' But that makes me feel good because I know that's not why they're working with me."
© WireImageThroughout high school and college, Clayton was a star water polo player. After graduation, he trained with the USA National Water Polo Team and competed internationally, playing professionally in leagues across Italy, Hungary, and Montenegro. In 2011, he represented the United States at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China, where his team finished in fourth place.
He now works as an account executive.
Clayton Snyder's life off-screen
As for his personal life, Clayton is married to actress Allegra Edwards, best known for her roles in the TV shows Briarpatch and Upload.
The couple, who wed in 2010, welcomed a son named Howard in 2022.
Announcing the news on social media at the time, Clayton shared a carousel of snaps taken during Howard's first moments in the hospital. He captioned the post: "Just 7 days ago, we welcomed our precious son Howard Douglas Snyder into the world. I love him. More than words can describe."
