Ryan Clark (actor)
| Ryan Clark | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ryan James Clark 9 April 1983[1] Sydney, New South Wales |
| Occupation | Actor, Lifeguard |
| Years active | 1991–2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Gina Brackenridge (2012-present) |
| Children | 2 |
Ryan James Clark (born 9 April 1983) is an Australian lifeguard, former television and film actor, who became known for his portrayal of Sam Marshall in Home and Away over the course of a decade.
Biography
Born in Paddington, Clark was raised in the Sydney beachside suburb of Bronte, where he still lives.[2]
Acting career
Clark is best known for his role as Sam Marshall in the Seven Network soap opera Home and Away. In 1991, Clark joined the cast of Home and Away as Sam Marshall when he was eight years old. He departed the show in 2001, but returned for two guest appearances in 2002 and 2005.[3] He appeared as an Australian surfer in the Olsen Twins film Our Lips Are Sealed (2000). In 2008, he played a minor role in the Australian film The Black Balloon.
Bondi lifeguard
In 2008, Clark quit acting and trained as a Lifeguard. He currently patrols Bondi Beach which is the setting for the television show Bondi Rescue in which he appears where he is better known by his nickname "Whippet".[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–2001, 2002, 2005 | Home and Away | Sam Marshall | |
| 2002 | Our Lips Are Sealed | Pete | |
| 2003 | White Collar Blue | ||
| 2006–present | Bondi Rescue | Himself | |
| 2008 | The Black Balloon | Dean |
References
- ↑ "Ryan Clark". Home and Away. Seven Network. Archived from the original on 25 May 2000. Retrieved 17 January 2012.
- ↑ "Interview With Ryan Clark… The Boy From Bronte". The Beast. 27 September 2013.
- ↑ "Sam Marshall". Back to the Bay. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- ↑ "Bondi stars love local beaches". Sunshine Coast Daily. 14 November 2009.
External links
- Ryan Clark on IMDb