Ryan Kwanten
ActingAbout Ryan Kwanten
Ryan Christian Kwanten (born 28 November 1976) is an Australian actor and producer. He played Vinnie Patterson from 1997 to 2002 in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. After his stint ended, he joined the American teen drama series Summerland, portraying Jay Robertson. From 2008 to 2014, he played Jason Stackhouse in True Blood. From 2018 to 2019 he produced and starred in the crime drama series The Oath as Steve Hammond. In 2021, he starred in season one of the horror drama anthology series Them as George Bell. In 2022, he portrayed Thomas Weylin in Kindred, a series adaptation based on Octavia E. Butler's celebrated 1979 novel of the same name. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryan Kwanten, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ryan Kwanten reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Ryan Kwanten's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ryan Kwanten remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ryan Kwanten Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ryan Kwanten's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ryan Kwanten.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dead Howling | Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Primitive War | Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Portrait | Alex | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Head Count | Sawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Section 8 | Jake Atherton | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Glorious | Wes | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Loveland | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | 2067 | Jude Mathers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kill Chain | Ericson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Supercon | Matt Wheeler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Hurricane Heist | Breeze | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Who Gets the Dog? | Clay Lonnergan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Edge | Harknett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blunt Force Trauma | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blinky Bill the Movie | Blinky Bill (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | Jan 'Cat' Boellard | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Northmen: A Viking Saga | Conall | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rio, I Love You | Jai Arnott (segment "Acho que Estou Apaixonado") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Flight 7500 | Brad Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Reach Me | Jack Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Right Kind of Wrong | Leo Palamino | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mystery Road | Pete Barry; William Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Knights of Badassdom | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Not Suitable For Children | Jonah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Griff the Invisible | Griff | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Red Hill | Shane Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Kludd (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Don't Fade Away | Jackson White | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Making of Dead Silence | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dead Silence | Jamie Ashen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flicka | Howard McLaughlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | America Brown | America 'Ricky' Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Liquid Bridge | Nick McCallum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Junction Boys | Claude Gearheart | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Signal One | Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Devil Inside | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Seven Snipers | - | Flop | Similar → |
Ryan Kwanten - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ryan Kwanten?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryan Kwanten is "True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Ryan Kwanten acted in?
Ryan Kwanten has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ryan Kwanten?
Other notable films include "Flicka", "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole", and "Primitive War".