Ryan Phillippe

Date of Birth: September 10, 1974

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Ryan Phillippe, born Matthew Ryan Phillippe, is an American actor who gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was born on September 10, 1974, in New Castle, Delaware. Ryan began his career with a role in the soap opera “One Life to Live” in 1992, where he played Billy Douglas, the first gay teenager on a daytime soap opera. His breakthrough role came in 1997 with the film “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” followed by other major roles in films like “Cruel Intentions” (1999), “54” (1998), and “Gosford Park” (2001). Phillippe’s career continued to flourish with a critically acclaimed performance in the 2004 film “Crash,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He has also appeared in movies like “Flags of Our Fathers” (2006) and “Stop-Loss” (2008). In addition to his film career, Ryan has been involved in television, starring in shows like “Secrets and Lies” (2015-2016) and “Shooter” (2016-2018). Outside of his acting career, Ryan has been noted for his good looks and has been a frequent subject of media attention, particularly during his high-profile marriage to actress Reese Witherspoon, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in 2007.

5 Interesting Facts about Ryan Phillippe

1. Ryan Phillippe’s role in “One Life to Live” was groundbreaking as he played the first openly gay teenager on a daytime soap opera.

2. He was a co-producer for the film “The Bang Bang Club” (2010).

3. Ryan is an avid soccer fan and supports the Philadelphia Union.

4. He has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

5. Phillippe has a production company called Lucid Films.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ryan Phillippe

1. “If you’re going to make a film about something, you have to be really passionate about it, otherwise you’re just going through the motions.”

2. “My goal has always been to be involved in things that I can be really proud of. I never want to look back and think, ‘I sold out.’”

3. “The idea of making good movies and being associated with good projects is what drives me.”

4. “I think the greatest way to learn is to learn by someone’s example.”

5. “I know that the most important roles I will ever play are the ones I play in my family.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ryan Phillippe’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Ryan Phillippe has three children: 1. Ava Elizabeth Phillippe, born September 9, 1999, with Reese Witherspoon. 2. Deacon Reese Phillippe, born October 23, 2003, with Reese Witherspoon. 3. Kai Knapp, born July 1, 2011, with actress Alexis Knapp.