Jay Ryan (actor)

Jay Ryan
Ryan at the 2013 Comic-Con in San Diego
Born (1981-08-29) August 29, 1981
Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation Actor
Years active 1998–present
Children Eve Bunyan

Jay Ryan (born August 29, 1981) is a New Zealand actor. He is best known for his roles as Jack Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, Kevin in the New Zealand comedy-drama programme Go Girls, Mark Mitcham in the internationally produced New Zealand television programme Top of the Lake, Vincent Keller in the American television series Beauty & the Beast and Detective Bn Wesley in the Canadian television series Mary Kills People.

Career

Under the name Jay Bunyan, he appeared as "Glen" in the "Scallywag Pirates" (2000) and had a minor role in Xena: Warrior Princess. He is known for his portrayal of Jack Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours from late 2002 until January 2005.

When auditioning for roles in Los Angeles, it was suggested that Ryan change his name. It was felt that "Bunyan" sounded too similar to bunion. From 2007 to 2009, Ryan played Seaman William "Billy" Webb aka Spider in the popular Australian drama, Sea Patrol.

From a theatre background Ryan has shared the stage with the likes of John Cleese and toured internationally with The Packer, an acclaimed solo show written by NZ/Niuean playwright Dianna Fuemana.

From 2009 to 2012, Ryan played Kevin in the New Zealand comedy/drama series Go Girls.[1] In 2011, he joined the cast of the Australian comedy/drama series Offspring.[2] Also in 2011, Ryan guest starred on the American science fiction series Terra Nova, playing a murderer. For this role, Ryan utilised an American accent.

In 2012, Ryan was cast as the male lead in the CW's Beauty & the Beast pilot.[3] The CW officially announced the series at the May 2012 Up Fronts in New York.[4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002SuperfireDennisTelevision movie
2003You Wish!CharlesTelevision movie
2008MockingbirdJoelShort film
2008BleedersFinnShort film
2009Franswa SharlSonnyShort film
2010LouCosmo
2019It: Chapter TwoBen HanscomFilming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Young HerculesCadet"Keeping Up with the Jasons" (S01E08)
1999Xena: Warrior PrincessZortis"Fallen Angel" (S05E01)
2002The TribeSeason 4 Episodes 38, 39
2002Being EveSam HooperSeries regular (Season 2); 13 episodes
2002–2005NeighboursJack ScullyMain role: November 13, 2002 – January 11, 2005; 176 episodes
2005InterrogationPolice Constable Dean SalmonGuest role; 3 episodes
2007–2009Sea PatrolSeaman Billy "Spider" WebbMain role: 39 episodes
2009–2012Go GirlsKevinMain role (Seasons 1–4): 46 episodes
2010Legend of the SeekerAlastair"Eternity" (S02E20)
2011OffspringFraser King"The Return" (S02E01)
"Baby Bumps" (S02E02)
Dates, Decisions & Divorces" (S02E03)
"Together, We Are One" (S02E04)
"The Way You Are" (S02E05)
"Behind Closed Doors" (S02E06)
2011Terra NovaCurran"Bylaw" (S01E06)
"Proof" (S01E08)
"Within" (S01E11)
2012–2016Beauty & the BeastVincent KellerMain role
2013Top of the LakeMark MitchamMiniseries; 6 episodes
2017-presentMary Kills PeopleDetective Ben WesleySeries regular
2018Fighting SeasonSgt Sean Collinspost-production

Personal life

Ryan and Dianna Fuemana welcomed a daughter, Eve, in March 2013.[5]

Awards

Year Award Work Result
2003 Logie Award for Most Popular New Male Talent Neighbours Nominated
2014 Equity Ensemble Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Miniseries or Telemovie Top of the Lake Won

References

  1. ↑ "Go Girls | Television New Zealand | Television | TV One, TV2, U, TVNZ 7". Tvnz.co.nz. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  2. ↑ "The Return". Retrieved 30 September 2018 – via www.imdb.com.
  3. ↑ Ausiello, Michael (2 March 2012). "Scoop: Terra Nova Stud Cast Opposite Kristin Kreuk in The CW's Beauty and the Beast Pilot". Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  4. ↑ "A look at CW's new series: 'Beauty and the Beast' [VIDEO]". Washington Post. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  5. ↑ Leon, Anya (August 2013). "Jay Ryan Welcomes Daughter Eve". People Magazine. Retrieved July 31, 2013.
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