Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe

Born:September 10, 1974

Place of Birth:New Castle, Delaware, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Ryan Phillippe, born Matthew Ryan Phillippe on September 10, 1974, is a versatile American actor who has left his mark on both the big and small screens. His journey in the entertainment industry began with his role as Billy Douglas on the soap opera "One Life to Live" before transitioning to the world of feature films with his debut in "Crimson Tide."

As the late 1990s rolled around, Phillippe rose to prominence with captivating performances in films like "I Know What You Did Last Summer," "54," "Playing by Heart," and the iconic "Cruel Intentions." His ability to portray a wide range of characters became evident as he delved into projects like "The Way of the Gun," "Crash," "Flags of Our Fathers," and "The Lincoln Lawyer" throughout the 2000s and beyond.

Not confined to just the silver screen, Phillippe also made his presence felt on television, notably as Bob Lee Swagger in the action-packed series "Shooter" on USA Network. His return to the small screen in the Peacock adaptation of "MacGruber" showcased his enduring talent and appeal to audiences across different platforms.

Off-screen, Phillippe's personal life has also garnered attention, particularly his high-profile marriage to actress Reese Witherspoon. The couple, who met in 1997 and tied the knot in 1999, welcomed two children before parting ways in 2006. Despite the challenges of divorce, they prioritized co-parenting their children, showcasing maturity and respect in the face of adversity.

Following his split from Witherspoon, Phillippe's romantic life continued to make headlines when he dated model and actress Alexis Knapp. Their relationship, though brief, took an unexpected turn when Knapp discovered she was pregnant with Phillippe's child. The arrival of their daughter in 2011 added a new chapter to Phillippe's life, emphasizing the complexities and surprises that can accompany relationships in the public eye.

Ryan Phillippe's career trajectory and personal experiences have solidified his status as a dynamic figure in Hollywood, capable of tackling diverse roles with depth and authenticity. His journey serves as a testament to resilience, growth, and the enduring allure of storytelling in its various forms.

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Filmography

Acting

Prey

Prey

Andrew

2024

A young couple is compelled to leave their Christian missionary station in the Kalahari Desert after being threatened with death by an extremist militant gang. After crashing their aircraft they must battle man and beast for their lives.
Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions

Sébastian Valmont

1999

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

Louis Roulet

2011

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan. Mick spends most of his time defending petty crooks and other bottom-feeders, so it comes as quite a surprise when he lands the case of a lifetime: defending a Beverly Hills playboy who is accused of attempted murder. However, what Mick initially thinks is an open-and-shut case with a big monetary reward develops into something more sinister.
I Know What You Did Last Summer

I Know What You Did Last Summer

Barry Cox

1997

After an accident on a winding road, four teens make the fatal mistake of dumping their victim's body into the sea. Exactly one year later, the deadly secret resurfaces as they're stalked by a hook-handed figure.
Crash

Crash

Officer Tom Hansen

2005

In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.
Crimson Tide

Crimson Tide

Seaman Grattam

1995

After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Chaos

Chaos

Det. Shane Dekker

2005

In Seattle, detective Quentin Conners is unfairly suspended and his partner Jason York leaves the police force after a tragic shooting on Pearl Street Bridge, when the hostage and the criminal die. During a bank heist with a hostage situation, Conners is assigned in charge of the operation with the rookie Shane Dekker as his partner. The thieves, lead by Lorenz, apparently do not steal a penny from the bank. While chasing the gangsters, the police team disclose that they planted a virus in the system, stealing one billion dollars from the different accounts, using the principle of the Chaos Theory. Further, they find that Lorenz is killing his accomplices.
Return to Sender

Return to Sender

UPS Delivery Guy

2015

A nurse living in a small town goes on a blind date with a man who is not the person he says he is.
Flags of Our Fathers

Flags of Our Fathers

John 'Doc' Bradley

2006

There were five Marines and one Navy Corpsman photographed raising the U.S. flag on Mt. Suribachi by Joe Rosenthal on February 23, 1945. This is the story of three of the six surviving servicemen - John 'Doc' Bradley, Pvt. Rene Gagnon and Pvt. Ira Hayes - who fought in the battle to take Iwo Jima from the Japanese.
Wish Upon

Wish Upon

Jonathan Shannon

2017

A teenage girl discovers a box with magical powers, but those powers comes with a deadly price.
One Shot

One Shot

Jack Yorke

2021

An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.
Stop-Loss

Stop-Loss

Brandon King

2008

A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
Breach

Breach

Eric O'Neill

2007

Eric O'Neill, a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to clerk for Robert Hanssen, a renowned senior agent with 25 years in the FBI. However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country. Determined to draw the suspected double-agent out of deep cover, O'Neill finds himself in a lethal game of spy vs. spy, where nothing is as it seems.
Antitrust

Antitrust

Milo Hoffman

2001

A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.
Gosford Park

Gosford Park

Henry Denton

2001

In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.
MacGruber

MacGruber

Piper

2010

Ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth, who's in possession of a nuclear warhead and bent on destroying Washington, DC.
Nowhere

Nowhere

Shad

1997

In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay friend plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But they'll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds.
Miranda's Victim

Miranda's Victim

John Flynn

2023

The true story of Trish Weir who in 1963 was kidnapped and brutally raped by Ernesto Miranda. Committed to putting her assailant in prison, Trish’s life is destroyed by America’s legal system as she triggers a law that transforms the nation.
White Squall

White Squall

Gil Martin

1996

In 1960, a hardy group of prep school students boards an old-fashioned sailing ship. With Capt. Christopher Sheldon at the helm, the oceangoing voyage is intended to teach the boys fortitude and discipline. But the youthful crew are about to get some unexpected instruction in survival when they get caught in the clutches of a white squall storm.
The Way of the Gun

The Way of the Gun

Mr. Parker

2000

Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
Igby Goes Down

Igby Goes Down

Oliver

2002

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.
Franklyn

Franklyn

Preest

2008

Set between the parallel worlds of contemporary London and the futuristic faith dominated metropolis of Meanwhile City, Franklyn weaves a tale of four souls, whose lives are intertwined by fate, romance and tragedy. As these worlds collide, a single bullet determines the destiny of these four characters.

Production