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Ryan Kwanten on "Summerland"
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Ryan Kwanten stars as Jason Stackhouse on HBO's "True Blood."

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Ryan 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, Ryan 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, Ryan Kwanten landed a leading role in the series as Vinnie Patterson and stayed with the show for three seasons. Ryan Kwanten also starred in the Australian series "Spellbinder II" and guest-starred in "A Country Practice" and "Water Rats." In the U.S., Ryan Kwanten had a leading role in "Junction Boys" and guest-starred in "The Handler" and "Tru Calling." Ryan Kwanten made his debut as a regular cast member in an American series on The WB's "Summerland" as Jay Robertson.

Ryan Kwanten starred in a feature film about surfing called "Liquid Bridge" that was nominated for Best Picture at the Australian Film Festival. Ryan Kwanten also starred as the title character in the coming-of-age independent film "American Brown."

Ryan Kwanten won the award for Best Australian Actor at the Inside Soap Awards for his role in "Home and Away" and was nominated for a Silver Logie at the 2002 Logie Awards, Australia's version of the Emmys.






RYAN KWANTEN: FACTS

How tall is Ryan Kwanten? How old is Ryan Kwanten? Where was Ryan Kwanten born? Find out here.

Age: 33 years old
Birthday: November 28, 1976
Height: 5' 10"
Full Name / Real Name: Ryan Christian Kwanten
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia




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