Former child actor handed jail sentence after sixth arrest in five years

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25 Feb 2026 • 10:52 PM MYT
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  • Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role in Home Improvement, has been sentenced to 16 months in jail in California.
  • The former child star pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence and a misdemeanour for contempt of court, also admitting to two prior DUI convictions.
  • His sentencing follows a February 2024 arrest, and he was denied probation, meaning he will serve over 14 months after accounting for 57 days of jail credit.
  • This latest conviction is part of a string of legal troubles for Bryan, who has faced six arrests in the past five years.
  • Bryan is also scheduled to appear in an Oregon court on 2 March for a probation violation hearing related to a domestic violence conviction from July 2023.

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