Ryan Hurst
Biography
Ryan Douglas Hurst, also known as Gobind Seva Singh, is an American actor born on June 19, 1976, in Santa Monica, California. With a career spanning numerous film and television credits, he has established himself as a recognizable figure in the entertainment industry. Hurst is widely recognized for his portrayal of Gerry Bertier in the 2000 film Remember the Titans and for his role as Opie Winston in the FX drama series Sons of Anarchy. Beyond his screen work, he has contributed to the video game industry, providing the voice and performance for the Norse god Thor in the 2022 title God of War Ragnarök, an achievement that earned him a BAFTA Award nomination.
Career overview
Ryan Hurst began his professional acting career with a variety of roles that showcased his range across different genres. He gained significant prominence for his performance as Gerry Bertier in the Disney film Remember the Titans. His television work includes a recurring role as Tom Clark in the series Taken and a portrayal of Sergeant Ernie Savage in the film We Were Soldiers. Hurst is perhaps most frequently associated with his long-term role as Opie Winston on the FX network drama Sons of Anarchy, which aired from 2008 to 2012.
In the years following his work on Sons of Anarchy, Hurst continued to take on notable television roles. He portrayed the character Lil Foster Farrell in the series The Outsiders between 2016 and 2017. He later joined the cast of the AMC horror drama The Walking Dead, appearing as the character Beta from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he has appeared in other projects, including the role of Chick. His career has encompassed both live-action performances and voice acting, including his work in the 2022 video game God of War Ragnarök.
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- The Odyssey (2026) as Mentor
- Desert Road (2024) as Steve
- Desperation Road (2023) as Larry
- The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021) as Milligan
- Paradise City (2021) as Oliver Ostergaard
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020) as Lobo (voice)
- Br0thers (2020) as Partygoer
- Br0thers (2020) Producer
- Br0thers (2020) Editor
- Br0thers (2020) Assistant Director
- Br0thers (2020) Art Department Assistant
- A Million Little Pieces (2019) as Hank
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Terry Luca
- Outsiders (2016) as Lil’ Foster
- Ride with Norman Reedus (2016) as Self
- Bosch (2015) as Hector Bonner
- Bates Motel (2013) as Chick Hogan
- King & Maxwell (2013) as Edgar Roy
- CBGB (2013) as Mad Mountain
- Rango (2011) as Jedidiah (voice)
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Beta
- Chasing the Green (2009) as Ross Franklin
- Noble Things (2009) as Kyle Collins
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Harry 'Opie' Winston
- The Londoners (2008) as James Dyer
- Heartland (2007) as Mark Evans
- Raines (2007) as Marco
- Medium (2005) as Michael Benoit
- Wanted (2005) as Jimmy McGloin
- House (2004) as Sam McGinley
- The Ladykillers (2004) as Lump Hudson
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Michael Lloyd
- Everwood (2002) as Ed Carnahan
- Taken (2002) as Tom Clarke (Adult)
- John Doe (2002) as Elvis Braithwaite
- We Were Soldiers (2002) as Sgt. Ernie Savage
- Lone Star State of Mind (2002) as Tinker
- Venus and Mars (2001) as Roberto
- Perfect Lover (2001) as Guy
- Remember the Titans (2000) as Gerry Bertier
- Rules of Engagement (2000) as Corporal Hustings
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Doug Loveless
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) as Paratrooper Michaelson
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Kevin Raives
- Patch Adams (1998) as Neil
- The Postman (1997) as Eddie
- Boston Common (1996) as Nikolai
- Campus Cops (1996) as Wayne Simko
- JAG (1995) as Dirk Grover
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Doug Jackson
- Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) as Crunch Grabowski
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Student Actor
- Wings (1990) as Barry
- ...And Out Comes the Wolf