★ HOW OLD IS JAY RYAN?
Jay Ryan is 44 years old, born August 29, 1981 in NZ · Virgo.
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About
Jay Ryan broke through as Vincent Keller in Beauty & the Beast, the CW romance that ran 2012–2016, before landing his feature film moment as adult Ben Hanscom in It Chapter Two (2019). Born in New Zealand in 1981, Ryan built his TV career on ensemble casts—Neighbours, Sea Patrol, Go Girls—establishing himself as a reliable character actor. A Virgo known for steady, grounded performances [F1, enrichments].
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Biography
Jay Ryan (born Jay Bunyan) is a New Zealand actor who spent over a decade building a television portfolio before his 2019 feature film breakthrough. He played Jack Scully in Neighbours (2002–2005), Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb in Sea Patrol (2007–2009), and Kevin in Go Girls (2009–2012)—roles that established him as a dependable ensemble player. His highest-profile role came as Vincent Keller in Beauty & the Beast (2012–2016), the CW series that made him recognizable to North American audiences. Later he appeared as Detective Ben Wesley in Mary Kills People (2017–2019) and Bobby in Creamerie (2021–2023). Ryan's feature film breakthrough came playing adult Ben Hanscom in It Chapter Two (2019), the sequel to the 2017 horror film based on Stephen King's 1986 novel. As a Virgo born in 1981, Ryan embodies the sign's trait of practical craftsmanship—he has quietly built a sustainable acting career across multiple genres [F1, enrichments]. Actors typically develop their range through recurring television roles before transitioning to film, a trajectory Ryan followed methodically.
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Trivia
- Ryan was born as Jay Bunyan and later changed his name professionally.
- He played adult Ben Hanscom in It Chapter Two (2019), connecting to Stephen King's 1986 source novel.
- His longest-running TV role was Vincent Keller in Beauty & the Beast, which aired 2012–2016.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Jay Ryan?
- Jay Ryan is 44 years old (born August 29, 1981).
- When is Jay Ryan's birthday?
- Jay Ryan was born on August 29, 1981.
- What is Jay Ryan's zodiac sign?
- Jay Ryan is a Virgo, born August 29, 1981.
- What is Jay Ryan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jay Ryan was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Jay Ryan from?
- Jay Ryan is from NZ.
- What does Jay Ryan do?
- Jay Ryan is a actor.
- Is Jay Ryan still alive?
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