Born in Burnley, Lancashire, UK in 1953, Saint Ryan's early life was deeply rooted in the world of Martial Arts, where he excelled as both a fighter and a teacher. This foundation in the martial arts world would later serve as a springboard for his entry into the independent film industry.
In 1983, Saint Ryan was brought on board the British cult action movie GBH as a fight choreographer, and was subsequently asked to play one of the villains in the film. This marked the beginning of a long and fruitful collaboration with low-budget independent films, during which he co-starred in five more films before taking the lead in his self-penned dark action drama "The Assassinator" in 1988.
"The Assassinator" was an ambitious project that explored the complex and often fraught themes of the IRA and the "Troubles" in Ireland. Although initially picked up by Channel 4, the project was ultimately deemed too politically sensitive for broadcast at the time.
Following the release of "The Assassinator," Saint Ryan transitioned to the world of theatre, appearing in regional and West End productions before co-starring in a number of British TV series. His career took a dramatic turn when he was "re-discovered" in the bar of the Dan Hotel in Tel Aviv, where he was playing an assassin tasked with taking out Dolph Lundgren in the film "Cover Up."
At the time, the producers of "Delta Force 3" were seeking a replacement for Gregory Peck's son Tony, and Saint Ryan's unique blend of martial arts expertise and acting chops made him the perfect candidate for the role. He went on to co-star alongside Nick Cassavetes in the film, and subsequently signed a picture deal with Cannon films, which led to a string of movie and TV roles in the USA.
In 1994, Saint Ryan returned to the UK to co-star in the award-winning soap "Coronation Street," before returning to the USA to continue working in both TV, film, and commercials. His most notable role during this period was in the TV series "Roar," alongside Heath Ledger.
In recent years, Saint Ryan's passion for horses has taken center stage, and he has established himself as a respected horseman and teacher. He won the US National Championship in Doma Vaquera three years in a row (2004-2006),and in 2007, he formed Galloping Gelding Productions, which has produced several documentaries on his mentor and horseman extraordinaire, Tom Dorrance.
