Ryan was born in Fort Worth, Texas. Ryan started acting at the age of 8 on stage. His first role was the Serpent in the story of Adam and Eve.

He spent his maturing years in the rural community of Collinsville, Texas. Here he learned the values of friendship, perseverance, and hard work. Playing sports, acting, and making the grades was challenging, but also very rewarding. He then took his love for acting into competitions throughout high school.

Ryan decided to attend Stephen F. Austin State University where he joined the Greek life and became a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He also participated as a teaching assistant, freshman camp counselor, and on the homecoming committee. Ryan received a bachelors in Marketing and then continued his education receiving a Masters in Business and a minor in Theatre.

After graduating from college he is now living in California as a working actor.