Aussie Soap Hunk Ryan Kwanten

Ryan Kwanten

Birth name Ryan Christian Kwanten
Occupation Actor
Birthday November 28, 1976 (30)
Sign Sagittarius
Birthplace Sydney, Australia

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Kwanten got into acting by chance after accompanying his brother to an audition where Ryan gave a reading and was signed up by the casting agents. An avid surfer and swimmer, Kwanten was cast in a guest-starring role as a surfer in Home and Away when he was 15 years old. A few years later, he landed a leading role in the series as Vinnie Patterson and stayed with the show for three seasons. He also starred in the Australian series Spellbinder II and guest-starred in A Country Practice, GP and Water Rats. In the U.S., Kwanten had a leading role in Junction Boys and guest-starred in The Handler and Tru Calling.
Ryan also stars in Summerland.