Peyton List's 2 Brothers: All About Actors Spencer and Phoenix List (and Why They Doubted theCobrai KaiStar's Karate Skills At First)

Mar. 15, 2025

Phoenix List, Spencer List, and Peyton List at the Premiere of “Anthem Of A Teenage Prophet” on January 10, 2019 in Hollywood, California.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/Getty

Gregg DeGuire/Getty

Peyton Listshares a close bond with her brothers, Spencer and Phoenix List.

TheCobra Kaistar and her twin brother, Spencer, were born on April 6, 1998, in West Palm Beach, Fla., to parents Suzanne and John List. The family moved to the Brooklyn borough of New York City four years later and welcomed their younger son, Phoenix, on Sept. 18, 2004. When the twins were 13, the family moved to Los Angeles.

Like Peyton, her brothers are also actors. Spencer made a guest appearance on his twin sister’s Disney Channel seriesBunk’d, and starred in the 2014 dramaNight Has Settledalongside Phoenix, who had a small role.

During a 2022 appearance on theDhar & Jay Showpodcast, Peyton shared that she’s very close with her brothers — even though they’re not great at keeping each other’s secrets.

“My brothers and I will confide in each other, and then our parents will know everything that we’ve each told each other. So, I think with my siblings, we’re pretty bad at that,” she said. “Our family is just so open.”

Here’s everything to know about Peyton List’s brothers, Spencer and Phoenix List.

Spencer and Peyton are twins

Spencer List and Peyton List attend the “School Spirits” screening & after party on March 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

Peyton and Spencer were born 10 minutes apart on April 6, 1998, perTeen Vogue.

In 2016, the actress toldSweety Highthat Spencer is her “built-in best friend,” and she trusts him “more than anyone.”

“Once I was having an especially rough day and was really emotional,” Peyton said. “Spencer was across town filming and just randomly started feeling upset because he could feel something was wrong with me.”

She added, “I feel we will always have a deeper connection and we can read each other without saying anything. I don’t know if that is because we have spent so much time together our entire lives or because we are twins.”

Spencer and Phoenix are both actors

Phoenix, Peyton and Spencer List attend The Color Run at Waterfront Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California.Joe Scarnici/GC Images

Joe Scarnici/GC Images

Peyton isn’t the only actor in her family. Spencer appeared on a few episodes ofThe Fostersand its spin-off show,Good Trouble. He’s also starred in films such asForeclosure,ExploitedandShe Came from the Woods.

Peyton List and Spencer List attend the ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ premiere.Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

“These agents approached my brother … on the Staten Island Ferry in New York and were like, ‘This kid has it. He’s so handsome. We want to sign him,’ ” she said. “My mom brought us both into the agents, and my brother’s just kind of always been the one that’s super chill, and I’m like, ‘I would love to do this, hi.’ And they were just saying, ‘Yeah, we don’t need girls. We just want him.’ ”

Peyton said the pair’s mother gave the agents an ultimatum, saying that if both of her children weren’t signed, they would walk away.

The agents committed to signing Peyton and Spencer, which kickstarted their acting careers.

Peyton and Spencer have acted together

Peyton List and her two brothers Phoenix and Spencer at Coachella Music Festival in April 2023.Phoenix List/ Instagram

Phoenix List/ Instagram

The twins have shared the screen together on a few occasions. When they were children, they were cast inSpider-Man 2. Peyton told Dohner they played “the kids on the stairs” in one scene, which was ultimately cut from the film.

They later appeared together in the 2010 horror flickBereavementand the 2018 fantasy-dramaAnthem of a Teenage Prophet. Spencer also guest starred in a 2016 episode of Peyton’s Disney Channel show,Bunk’d.

They are very close

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The List siblings share a strong bond with each other. They often document their outings together on Instagram, includinggoing on hikesandattending Coachellain 2023.

In August 2019, Spencer congratulated Peyton on the release of her music video for the song “Don’t Cry” and praised her hard work.

“I love this song and my twin👀,” he wrote in apost on Instagram. “Pey came up with the concept and got this amazing crew together to film this video. I never doubt your work ethic and I’m telling you this is just the beginning. Congrats pey, proud of you always🙏.”

For Phoenix’s birthday in September 2021, Peyton shared a sweet tribute to her younger brother onInstagram.

They are competitive

Peyton List, Phoenix List, and Spencer List at the BUNK’D Cast Premiere Party on July 31, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA.Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock

Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock

On theDare We Saypodcast, Peyton shared that she and Spencer are “so different” and had a brother-sister rivalry when they were kids.

“We were super competitive, but then, like, we got put on a basketball team together, so that kind of like formed a different bond,” she said.

After learning karate for her role inCobra Kai, Peyton toldSchön! Magazinein September 2022 that she’s only used the karate skills on her brothers because they didn’t believe she could do it.

“They were giving me s— when I came home, saying: ‘No you can’t do any of it! Come on,’ ” she said. “I feel like I can actually fight them properly now, which is a dream come true. I’m so much more aware of what’s a weapon now.”

source: people.com