A decorated former US Army paratrooper, having served with distinction at the esteemed Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and subsequently, upon receiving an honorable discharge, leveraged the GI Bill to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Performance Studies.
Subsequently, Ryan has gone on to carve out a thriving career in the entertainment industry, taking on a diverse array of roles in various New York theatre and television productions.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Ryan is also the co-owner, alongside his wife Shannon Beeby, of the independent production company, Bee Nest Films, a venture that has allowed him to further nurture his creative pursuits and entrepreneurial spirit.