Ryan Kwanten was born in Sydney on 28 November 1976. Ryan currently stars in American television in The WB's new drama series "Summerland." Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Ryan got into acting by chance after accompanying his brother to an audition where Ryan gave a reading and was signed up by the casting agents. An avid surfer and swimmer, Ryan was cast in a guest-starring role as a surfer in "Home and Away" when he was 15 years old. A few years later, he landed a leading role in the series as Vinnie Patterson and stayed with the show for three seasons. He also starred in the Australian series "Spellbinder II" and guest-starred in "A Country Practice," "GP" and "Water Rats." In the U.S., Ryan had a leading role in "Junction Boys" and guest-starred in "The Handler" and "Tru Calling." "Summerland" marks his debut as a regular cast member in an American series.