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Ryan Phillippe Biography

Birth Name:Matthew Ryan Phillippe

Birth Place:New Castle, Delaware, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Won a Satellite Special Achievement Award for outstanding motion picture ensemble for "Gosford Park" in 2002
Was nominated for a Gotham Award for his role in the film "Crash․"
His first role was Billy Douglas on the TV series "One Life to Live," the first gay teenager in U․S․ daytime television
Quote: "I'm not living this idyllic catered-to life․ Nor do I want to․ The human experience is about so much more than that․"
Quote: "My aim is always to progress - to make better decisions and be a better father, a better boyfriend, a better husband if it happens again, a better friend, a better actor․ My goals are to improve in all areas of life․"
Quote: "[on playing the villain in "The Lincoln Lawyer"] "I'm not sure if it's easier, but it's more fun․ We all have some element of darkness within us, however that manifests․ It's cool to get it out of your system․""
Best known for his role in the film "I Know What You Did Last Summer․"
Was considered for the role of Anakin Skywalker in the "Star Wars" film franchise

Awards

1995YoungStar Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Miniseries/Made-for-TV Movie: nominated
1996Young Artist Award-Best Performance by a Young Actor - TV Special: nominated
1997Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Horror: nominated
1998Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie or Feature Film - Young Ensemble: nominated
1999Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Hissy Fit: nominated
1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Sexiest Love Scene: nominated
1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Sleazebag: nominated
1999Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actor: nominated
2000Golden Slate-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2000MTV Movie Award-Best Male Performance: nominated
2001ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2001Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actor: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: winner
2002Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2002FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2002OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2002PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2002Special Achievement Award-Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble: winner
2005ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2005Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
2009Prism Award-Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2023Award of Excellence-Ensemble Cast: winner
2023Best Actor-Best Actor: winner