Jay Ryan
Biography
Jay Ryan is a film and television actor from New Zealand. Born as Jay Bunyan on August 29, 1981, in Auckland, New Zealand, he is also known by the name Jay Bunyan. In his acting career, he has accumulated thirty known credits. He is best known for playing the lead character Vincent Keller in the television series Beauty and the Beast. Additionally, he is known for his roles as Jack Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Career overview
Jay Ryan is a film and television actor from New Zealand. Born as Jay Bunyan on August 29, 1981, in Auckland, New Zealand, he has accumulated thirty known acting credits in his career.
He is best known for playing the lead character Vincent Keller in the television series Beauty and the Beast. In addition to this prominent role, he is well known for his role as Jack Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
30 titles- North of North (2025) as Alistair
- The Ridge (2025) as Ewan
- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024) as Miles Graff
- Territory (2024) as Campbell Miller
- Scrublands (2023) as Byron Swift
- No Escape (2023) as Aaron
- The Raid (2022) as Gallagher
- Creamerie (2021) as Bobby O'Connor
- Together Forever Tea (2021) as Matt Slater
- The Furnace (2020) as Sergeant Shaw
- It Chapter Two (2019) as Ben Hanscom
- My Life Is Murder (2019) as Joe Gorman
- The Summers of It - Chapter Two: It Ends (2019) as Self
- Fighting Season (2018) as Sergeant Sean ‘Speedo’ Collins
- Mary Kills People (2017) as Joel Collins / Detective Ben Wesley
- Top of the Lake (2013) as Mark
- Beauty and the Beast (2012) as Vincent Keller
- Terra Nova (2011) as Curran
- Conan (2010) as Self - Guest
- Lou (2010) as Cosmo
- Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009) as Self - Contestant
- Go Girls (2009) as Kevin
- Franswa Sharl (2009) as Sonny
- Legend of the Seeker (2008) as Alastair
- Sea Patrol (2007) as Billy 'Spider' Webb
- You Wish! (2003) as Charles (as Jay Bunyan)
- Superfire (2002) as Dennis
- Being Eve (2001) as Sam Hooper
- Young Hercules (1998) as Cadet
- Neighbours (1985) as Jack Scully
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Ryan best known for?
Jay Ryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including North of North (2025), Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (2024), It Chapter Two (2019), My Life Is Murder (2019).
When and where was Jay Ryan born?
Jay Ryan was born on August 29, 1981 in Auckland, New Zealand.
How many credits does Jay Ryan have?
Jay Ryan has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Jay Ryan's background in cinema and television?
Jay Ryan is a film and television actor from New Zealand. Born as Jay Bunyan on August 29, 1981, in Auckland, New Zealand, he is also known by the name Jay Bunyan. In his acting career, he has accumulated thirty known credits. He is best known for playing the lead character Vincent Keller in the television series Beaut...