Ryan Kwanten

Actor, starred in True Blood

Ryan Kwanten - Actor, starred in True Blood
Born

November 28th, 1976
48 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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Born in 1976, an Australian actor achieved recognition through roles in television and film. Gained prominence for portraying Jason Stackhouse in the HBO series True Blood, which aired from 2008 to 2014. Began acting in Australian television before transitioning to Hollywood. Consistently participated in various film projects, showcasing versatility across genres. Appeared in the films, such as the horror-comedy film Dead Silence and the romantic-comedy film Noel.

Portrayed Jason Stackhouse in True Blood

Starred in Dead Silence

Featured in Noel

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