Biography of Ryan Phillippe
Ryan Phillippe is an American actor who shot to fame in the thriller "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and the drama "Cruel Intentions."
Childhood
Matthew Ryan Phillippe was born on December 10, 1974, in New Castle, Delaware. He has French ancestry. Besides the future actor, Ryan's parents, Richard and Susan, raised three daughters: Caitlin, Kirsten, and Lindsay.
From a young age, Ryan suffered from depression. This wasn't typical teenage angst from growing up, but an actual medical diagnosis. He hoped to overcome it with age, but the persistent melancholy still affects him and creates ongoing challenges. He tries to manage it with exercise and meditation, but overall, he has come to terms with it:
In his childhood, he attended a local Baptist school, where he became interested in soccer and basketball. During his teenage years, Ryan developed an interest in martial arts and even earned a black belt in karate.I'd rather suffer from melancholy than be an insensitive jerk. Besides, I have a great sense of dark humor.

The First Steps and Real Success
Philip made his screen debut in 1992 in the soap opera "One Life to Live." He was cast as Billy Douglas, an LGBTQ teenager. The dramatic series tackled important social issues like racism, inequality, and other pressing topics. The project ended in 1993. But for Ryan, this was just the beginning.



A year later, he starred in another hit film, "Playing by Heart." On set with him were Sean Connery, as well as Angelina Jolie and Gillian Anderson, known for "The X-Files."


Career Ups and Downs
With his star rising, Ryan started landing bigger and bigger projects. His next leading role was as Mr. Parker in the crime drama "The Way of the Gun," where he starred alongside Benicio Del Toro.




"Shooter" was a hit with audiences, with Ryan not only playing lead character sniper Bob Lee Swagger—who investigates a conspiracy involving the American president—but also serving as producer. The series debuted in 2016 and ran for three seasons.

In 2021, the actor starred in the series "Big Sky." The same year, "MacGruber" premiered. Additionally, Ryan was involved in filming the comedy "Lady of the Manor" and the thriller "One Shot."

Ryan Phillippe's Personal Life
The actor's undeniable charisma and striking good looks have sparked numerous high-profile celebrity romances. His romantic history includes actresses Nikki Reed, Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, Ashley Greene, and Abbie Cornish, plus singer Rihanna.
In May 2010, Ryan began dating model Alexis Knapp, who later gave birth to his daughter. That relationship ended when Ryan started dating student Paulina Slagter.


Ryan Phillippe Now
In 2023, Phillippe starred in the historical drama "Miranda's Victim," followed by roles in the action film "Prey" and the thriller "Saint Clare" (both films released in 2024). Additionally, he secured the lead role in the racing series "Motorheads," scheduled for release in 2025.