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Im Nick Ryan
I was born in Chicago/ Midwest where I grew up riding horses and spending lots of time on the lake. I have also worked/ lived in the San Francisco and Chicago market. I'm a full time actor and also song-write/ play piano/ produce/ create visual art/ pose for print.
I've spent thousands of hours on set and in theatre between acting in multiple feature films, industrials, plays, art films, producing, wardrobing, standing in on over 5 hit tv shows like AHS, 13 Reasons, Chi PD, Empire, Sense 8 (This is where I learned my way around a set and the responsibnility) I was a also a barista on 13 Reasons Why for 3 Seasons. AC, marketing etc. I interned at NYFW f/w2020 and assisted in casting/ working behind the scenes for two runway shows. I've had my photograph taken by Damon Casarez (Hollywood Reporter/ Ny Times Mag), legendary photographer Frank Ockenfels and held my own in a fight scene with an Emmy winning actor and Ludacris in award winning 'Ride'.
Currently training in scene study with Robert Zimmerman and Peter Allas at ZA Studios LA and On Camera with Joshua Lebar at Joshua Lebar Studios La. I take class very seriously. 12 hours of class a week. I have also trained at Second City Chicago, Acting Studio Chicago, and Beverly Hills Playhouse LA/ SF.. I have learned mostly from producing, on set experience, interning at the theater, stand in. I am an actor to tell the stories of those who can't. I believe everyone is capable of whatever they set their mind to. I want to inspire people to dream, stop bullying, and advocate for teen drug use/ social problems. I want to grasp the classic beauty and old school feel in film/ theater and
preserve it for the future.
The casting I'm working towards is character leading young man. Easily sold as a wholesome young man with a troubled past, WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING, wallflower with gripping personality, nerdy computer guy, rookie cop, period and modern day military, the failure son, lost boy next door with a dark side. The innocent villain :) In class I am working on East of Eden, succession, Caligula, Havoc, Psycho, Talented Mr. Ripley, Bent, Butterflies are Free, Party Monster, There will be Blood, Dog sees god, Marvins Room, My own Private Idaho, Othello etc. Authenticity is one of my strongest attributes- It's gotten me a lead on national television playing a young John Wayne Gacy, Lead as a serial killer in a SAG Short film, and auditions for a series regular on 13 Reasons Why & role in a theatrical release action film.I am an actor to inspire people.
I am EXTREMELY versatile. I LOVE and have acted in vintage stylized film, venetian, poverty, royalty, Clubkid, serial killer to head of the class to skinhead nazi to sassy and flamboyant, dreamy art student, German drag queen, to unsuspecting hero who gets the girl or boy. I am 100% committed to my craft- always learning always inspired- A wanderlust always craving adventure. Not interested in cutting corners.
Happiest when I am in nature, on the water, or in a big city taking photos.. Songwriting, spending time with animals, listening to music, visiting iconic hotels or museums and my biggest influences are Shakespeare, The Beatles, Michelle Phillips, Laurel Canyon, NYC, Marilyn Monroe, Roman Polanski, George Harrison, Blondie, Lana Del Rey, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Audrey Hepburn, Stephen Shore, Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Mia Wasikowska, Freddie Mercury, All About Eve, Twiggy, Abraham Lincoln, The Eagles, Mia Farrow, Cate Blanchett, The Chelsea Hotel, Michelangelo Antonioni and so on. I plan to transcend as an artist and create iconic work that will inspire generations to come.
- Nick
Im Nick Ryan
I was born in Chicago/ Midwest where I grew up riding horses and spending lots of time on the lake. I have also worked/ lived in the San Francisco and Chicago market. I'm a full time actor and also song-write/ play piano/ produce/ create visual art/ pose for print.
I've spent thousands of hours on set and in theatre between acting in multiple feature films, industrials, plays, art films, producing, wardrobing, standing in on over 5 hit tv shows like AHS, 13 Reasons, Chi PD, Empire, Sense 8 (This is where I learned my way around a set and the responsibnility) I was a also a barista on 13 Reasons Why for 3 Seasons. AC, marketing etc. I interned at NYFW f/w2020 and assisted in casting/ working behind the scenes for two runway shows. I've had my photograph taken by Damon Casarez (Hollywood Reporter/ Ny Times Mag), legendary photographer Frank Ockenfels and held my own in a fight scene with an Emmy winning actor and Ludacris in award winning 'Ride'.
Currently training in scene study with Robert Zimmerman and Peter Allas at ZA Studios LA and On Camera with Joshua Lebar at Joshua Lebar Studios La. I take class very seriously. 12 hours of class a week. I have also trained at Second City Chicago, Acting Studio Chicago, and Beverly Hills Playhouse LA/ SF.. I have learned mostly from producing, on set experience, interning at the theater, stand in. I am an actor to tell the stories of those who can't. I believe everyone is capable of whatever they set their mind to. I want to inspire people to dream, stop bullying, and advocate for teen drug use/ social problems. I want to grasp the classic beauty and old school feel in film/ theater and
preserve it for the future.
The casting I'm working towards is character leading young man. Easily sold as a wholesome young man with a troubled past, WOLF IN SHEEPS CLOTHING, wallflower with gripping personality, nerdy computer guy, rookie cop, period and modern day military, the failure son, lost boy next door with a dark side. The innocent villain :) In class I am working on East of Eden, succession, Caligula, Havoc, Psycho, Talented Mr. Ripley, Bent, Butterflies are Free, Party Monster, There will be Blood, Dog sees god, Marvins Room, My own Private Idaho, Othello etc. Authenticity is one of my strongest attributes- It's gotten me a lead on national television playing a young John Wayne Gacy, Lead as a serial killer in a SAG Short film, and auditions for a series regular on 13 Reasons Why & role in a theatrical release action film.I am an actor to inspire people.
I am EXTREMELY versatile. I LOVE and have acted in vintage stylized film, venetian, poverty, royalty, Clubkid, serial killer to head of the class to skinhead nazi to sassy and flamboyant, dreamy art student, German drag queen, to unsuspecting hero who gets the girl or boy. I am 100% committed to my craft- always learning always inspired- A wanderlust always craving adventure. Not interested in cutting corners.
Happiest when I am in nature, on the water, or in a big city taking photos.. Songwriting, spending time with animals, listening to music, visiting iconic hotels or museums and my biggest influences are Shakespeare, The Beatles, Michelle Phillips, Laurel Canyon, NYC, Marilyn Monroe, Roman Polanski, George Harrison, Blondie, Lana Del Rey, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Audrey Hepburn, Stephen Shore, Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Mia Wasikowska, Freddie Mercury, All About Eve, Twiggy, Abraham Lincoln, The Eagles, Mia Farrow, Cate Blanchett, The Chelsea Hotel, Michelangelo Antonioni and so on. I plan to transcend as an artist and create iconic work that will inspire generations to come.
- Nick
As a kid I admired the classic film stars. I was inspired by old Hollywood and how the average person could reinvent themselves. I started taking videos and writing poems, songs, drawing and taking photos of things I thought were beautiful.. that impacted who I am as a person and artist.
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