Ryan Kwanten

Birth Name:

Ryan Christian Kwanten

Birth Place:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Profession

Actor, Producer

Named a Man of the Year in 2010 by GQ magazine
Was nominated for the 2010 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor
After first attending St․ Paul's College in his native Australia, he would go on to complete a business degree at the University of Sydney
Quote: "There was a time when I wanted to be a lawyer or even a professional triathlete, but nothing could come close to the passion I have for acting․"
After perfecting his American accent, he would gain numerous roles on series with serious cult followings including "Summerland" and later "True Blood"
Initially began auditioning in Australia for well-known drama series such as "Home and Away", however, he would relocate to Los Angeles by early 2000s
Unknowingly blocked Steven Spielberg's parking space with his motorcycle after arriving for an appointment to meet with the famed director for the first time

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