Jeri Ryan

Date of Birth: February 22, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Jeri Ryan, born Jeri Lynn Zimmerman, is an acclaimed American actress best known for her role as the Borg drone Seven of Nine in the television series “Star Trek: Voyager.” Born on February 22, 1968, in Munich, Germany, she grew up in a military family and spent her childhood moving around the United States. Ryan graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Theatre and began her acting career in the early 1990s. Alongside her iconic role in “Star Trek: Voyager,” she has also starred in other popular TV series such as “Boston Public,” “Leverage,” and “Body of Proof.” Her talent and versatility have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.

5 Interesting Facts about Jeri Ryan

1. Jeri Ryan won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her role as Seven of Nine.

2. She was crowned Miss Illinois in 1989 and went on to compete in the Miss America pageant.

3. Ryan is fluent in French, thanks to her time studying the language in school and living in France for a year.

4. She opened a restaurant called Ortolan in Los Angeles with her then-husband, chef Christophe Émé, which received a Michelin star.

5. Jeri Ryan made guest appearances on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” as defense attorney Patrice LaRue.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeri Ryan

1. “I think what I love most about acting is that it allows you to live so many lives in one lifetime.”

2. “Seven of Nine was a character who was very complex, and I loved that challenge.”

3. “I’m a military brat, so I learned early on how to adapt to new environments and people.”

4. “Being part of the ‘Star Trek’ universe has been an incredible journey and privilege.”

5. “The most important thing for me is to keep growing as an actress and always take on roles that challenge me.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Jeri Ryan has achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Jeri Ryan has two children: a son named Alex Ryan, born in 1994, from her first marriage to Jack Ryan, and a daughter named Gisele Lynn Émé, born in 2008, from her second marriage to chef Christophe Émé.