Dustin — The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry Character Profile

About Dustin

A 12-year-old boy who develops a close friendship with Mr. Sperry after mowing his lawn. He acts as a messenger of Sperry's kindness to Mr. Barnes and leads a neighborhood Bible study. Despite his crush on Tanya, he prioritizes spiritual growth over romance, suggesting she read the Bible instead. He eventually becomes a church pastor and honors Sperry's memory through lifelong friendships.

Character Facts

Played by

Jansen Panettiere

Appears in

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (2008)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (5)

• Dustin — mother — Dustin's mother (Mary Jean Bentley)
• Dustin — Social Best Friend — Albert (Frankie Ryan Manríquez)

  Close childhood companions navigating their summer together.

• Dustin — Social Best Friend — Mark (Allen Isaacson)

  Close childhood companions navigating their summer together.

• Dustin — Romantic Crush — Tanya (Bailey Garno)

  Dustin harbors a shy romantic interest in Tanya.

• Dustin — Professional Mentor — Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod)

  Sperry guides Dustin through spiritual and moral lessons.

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More characters from The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

• Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod)
• Albert (Frankie Ryan Manríquez)
• Mr. Barnes (Robert Guillaume)
• Mark (Allen Isaacson)
• Tanya (Bailey Garno)
• Dustin's mother (Mary Jean Bentley)
• Nick (Taylor Boggan)