How many children does Zachery Ty Bryan have? Family explored after Home Improvement star is arrested for the sixth time in five years

Former Home Improvement star Zachery Ty Bryan is back in the public spotlight after authorities took him into custody on November 29, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon, for allegedly violating the terms of his probation. The arrest can be added to the list of legal issues the actor has faced in recent years, drawing renewed attention to his personal life.

Bryan has seven children, born of two serious relationships, according to Us Weekly. He got divorced from Carly Matros in 2020, after they were married for 12 years. Zachery and Carly have four children together: twin daughters born in 2014, another daughter in 2016, and a younger son in 2019, according to Us Weekly.

Following the separation, Bryan got engaged to Johnnie Faye Cartwright in 2021. They are parents to three daughters, as per People.

Bryan began acting at the age of 10. Best known for his portrayal of Brad Taylor in Home Improvement, he also made guest appearances on TV shows, like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He has also starred in movies including The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and The Game of Their Lives.

Zachery Ty Bryan’s legal troubles and arrest history

Zachery Ty Bryan has faced a series of legal issues in recent years, culminating in his latest arrest on November 29, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. According to People, the arrest was his sixth in a span of five years. This latest incident involved a probation violation tied to a prior domestic-violence conviction.

Bryan's earliest reported domestic conflict was in 2020 when he faced domestic violence charges with his then-girlfriend, Cartwright. He was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges, as per Us Weekly.

In 2023, he faced multiple charges, including fourth-degree felony assault, third-degree robbery, and harassment, reportedly involving Cartwright, according to the outlet. Bryan ultimately pled guilty to the assault charge, resulting in another probation sentence. Reports from the Daily Mail describe a recurring pattern of legal incidents, probation violations, and domestic disputes for the former actor.

In February 2024, Bryan was arrested for driving under the influence by the La Quinta Police Department. According to Us Weekly, this was the actor's fourth DUI charge in a span of 10 years, and he was charged with a felony.

The November 2025 arrest represents the latest development in Zachery Ty Bryan’s ongoing legal history. At the time of the arrest, the actor was on a three-year probation, which started in 2023 and was set to last until October 2026.

Edited by Riya Peter