Basic Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Carl Sprayberry |
| Origin | Texas, United States |
| Residence (noted) | Los Angeles area, California |
| Profession | Hotel and hospitality manager |
| Notable positions | General Manager, The Westin Pasadena (through Mar 2019); later General Manager, Hilton Los Angeles/Glendale |
| Spouse | Dana Muse Sprayberry (hairstylist) |
| Children | Dylan Sprayberry (son, b. 1998); Ellery Sprayberry (daughter, b. 2000) |
| Public profile | Private individual; occasionally active on social media under a personal handle |
| Other public activity | Maintained a blog for parents of child actors (circa 2008) |
Biography overview
Dylan and Ellery Sprayberry’s father, Carl Sprayberry, is well-known. The Texas native and his wife Dana moved to Los Angeles in the mid-2000s to support their children’s early film and television careers. This practical move with a purpose shaped the family’s fate.
Carl worked in hotels and hospitality. Logistics, visitor relations, staffing, and daily problem solving are his duties. Eventually, he became general manager of big Los Angeles hotels. These positions put him in operational leadership, managing multi-million-dollar properties and salaried and hourly workers.
He lives privately. Even while in the spotlight, he spoke briefly and pragmatically. Outside of work and family, Carl has given personal updates on social media and contributed to internet tools for parents of child actors.
Family and personal relationships
Carl has emphasized family in public. He and Dana Muse Sprayberry reared their children in Texas before moving west to support Dylan and Ellery’s performing talents. While raising a family in Los Angeles, Houston native Dana was a skilled hairstylist and salon owner.
Both kids acted like kids. Dylan, born in 1998, became famous for playing a youthful comic-book character and recurring parts on teen dramas. Ellery, born in 2000, has acted in film and television. A family decision to emphasize the children’s careers and develop a secure Los Angeles home base led to their success.
Extended family connections are rarely acknowledged, but Dylan and Ellery’s maternal grandmother was supportive and proud during their early Hollywood years. According to family accounts, Carl has been a dad, logistics manager, and career advocate for his children.
Career in hospitality
Carl has managed hotels from front-line to executive. Early accounts put him in the hotel sector; later, as Westin Pasadena general manager, he oversaw large-scale operations. Such roles often involve managing guest services, department heads, staffing and labor difficulties, and property profitability.
Carl became general manager of the Hilton Los Angeles/Glendale after leaving the Westin Pasadena. Strategic planning, community participation, and crisis management are needed to manage those properties, often needing visible leadership during public occurrences.
Carl’s 2008 blog supported other child actor families. That effort showed a desire to offer practical experience and guide parents in the entertainment industry.
2018 incident and aftermath
Mid-2018, Carl Sprayberry was linked to a Westin Pasadena incident that garnered national attention. As general manager, he was criticized by observers and local activists for his actions after a hotel pool incident. Public demands for accountability and hotel oversight followed the incident.
Carl publicly stated his intention to deescalate the matter without legal enforcement, and the property condemned harassment. His Westin Pasadena resignation took effect in March 2019. His most widely publicized news item of his career influenced public discussion about hotel safety and management response.
Recent activity and public presence
Carl posts occasional family photos and updates on social media. He posted photos of his son Dylan’s birthday and Oregon vacation in late 2024 and early 2025, showing his continuous involvement in his children’s life. These are personal, not professional or commercial posts.
Since 2018, Carl has received little public coverage outside of social media. Dylan and Ellery’s family milestones and professional roles dominate media coverage. This pattern repeats: a private person who becomes public through family and professional relationships.
Timeline of key events
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| Mid-2000s | Family relocates from Houston to Los Angeles area to support children’s acting careers |
| 1998 | Birth of son Dylan Sprayberry |
| 2000 | Birth of daughter Ellery Sprayberry |
| 2008 | Carl maintains a blog to advise families of child actors |
| 2013 | Public profile lists him as working in the hotel industry |
| 2018 | Incident at The Westin Pasadena draws public scrutiny while Carl serves as GM |
| Mar 2019 | Carl resigns from General Manager role at The Westin Pasadena |
| Post-2019 | Later serves as General Manager of Hilton Los Angeles/Glendale |
| 2024–2025 | Personal social-media posts show family events and travel |
FAQ
Who is Carl Sprayberry?
Carl Sprayberry is a hotel and hospitality manager from Texas, publicly known as the father of actors Dylan and Ellery Sprayberry.
Why did Carl move his family to Los Angeles?
He and his wife relocated in the mid-2000s to support Dylan’s and Ellery’s early acting careers.
What roles has Carl held in hospitality?
He has worked as a hotel manager and served as General Manager at properties including The Westin Pasadena and the Hilton Los Angeles/Glendale.
What happened at The Westin Pasadena in 2018?
An incident at the hotel pool drew criticism of the management response while Carl was GM; protests followed and he resigned the following year.
Is Carl active on social media?
Yes, but his posts are personal and intermittent; recent activity shows family photos and private updates.
Are Dylan and Ellery Sprayberry still acting?
Both children launched acting careers as minors and continue to be identified publicly by their work in film and television.
