Jay Ryan
Actor from 'The Beauty and the Beast'
Born
August 29th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
New Zealand
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An actor and producer with roots in New Zealand and Australia. Gained recognition for portraying Vincent Keller in the television series 'Beauty and the Beast,' which aired from 2012 to 2016. Further starred in the series 'Neighbours' and appeared in the film 'The Last Goodbye.' Ryan's career also includes roles in various theater productions and television shows, showcasing a range of performances across genres.
Played Vincent Keller in 'Beauty and the Beast'
Starred in 'Neighbours'
Appeared in 'The Last Goodbye'
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