Jay Bunyan
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Jay Ryan is a New Zealand
actor who resides in Australia.
. He is known for his portrayal of Jack Scully
in the Australian soap opera Neighbours
from late 2002 until January 2005. He reportedly turned down a major role in a Canadian
action movie to play the part.
When auditioning for roles in LA, it was suggested that Ryan change his name. It was felt that "Bunyan" sounded too similar to bunion
. Starting 2007 Ryan has played Seaman William "Billy" Webb aka Spider
in the popular Australian drama, Sea Patrol
.
From a theatre background Ryan has shared the stage with the likes of John Cleese
and toured internationally with 'The Packer', an acclaimed solo show written by NZ/Niuean playwright Dianna Fuemana.
Since 2009, Ryan has played Kevin in the New Zealand
comedy/drama series Go Girls
. In 2011, he joined the cast of the Australian comedy/drama series Offspring
. Also in 2011, Ryan guest starred on the American science fiction series Terra Nova
, playing a murderer. For this role, Ryan utilized an American accent.
, but lost to fellow Neighbours
castmate, Patrick Harvey
.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
actor who resides in Australia.
Career
Under his birthname of Jay Bunyan, he appeared as "Glen" in the "Scallywag Pirates"(2000) and had a minor role in XenaXena
Xena is a fictional character from Robert Tapert's Xena: Warrior Princess franchise. She first appeared in the 1995–1999 television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, before going on to appear in Xena: Warrior Princess TV show and subsequent comic book of the same name...
. He is known for his portrayal of Jack Scully
Jack Scully
Jack Scully is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Jay Bunyan. He made his first on-screen appearance on 17 April 2001. The character was initially played by Paul Pantano in a guest role. When he returned in 2002, Bunyan had taken over the role. Jack is the...
in the Australian soap opera Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
from late 2002 until January 2005. He reportedly turned down a major role in a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
action movie to play the part.
When auditioning for roles in LA, it was suggested that Ryan change his name. It was felt that "Bunyan" sounded too similar to bunion
Bunion
A bunion is a deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe, often erroneously described as an enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the head of the big toe...
. Starting 2007 Ryan has played Seaman William "Billy" Webb aka Spider
Billy Webb (TV character)
Seaman William "Spider" Webb is a fictional character on the Australian television show Sea Patrol. He is portrayed by Jay Ryan.-Personal life:Webb is portrayed as rather immature and rash on occasions...
in the popular Australian drama, Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol (TV series)
Sea Patrol is an Australian television drama, set on board HMAS Hammersley, a fictional patrol boat of the Royal Australian Navy . The series focuses on the ship and the lives of its crew members....
.
From a theatre background Ryan has shared the stage with the likes of John Cleese
John Cleese
John Marwood Cleese is an English actor, comedian, writer, and film producer. He achieved success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and as a scriptwriter and performer on The Frost Report...
and toured internationally with 'The Packer', an acclaimed solo show written by NZ/Niuean playwright Dianna Fuemana.
Since 2009, Ryan has played Kevin in the New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
comedy/drama series Go Girls
Go Girls
Go Girls is a New Zealand comedy/drama television series centering around four adult friends, Amy, Britta, Cody and Kevin, who live on the North Shore, Auckland...
. In 2011, he joined the cast of the Australian comedy/drama series Offspring
Offspring (TV series)
Offspring is an Australian television comedy-drama series which premiered on Network Ten in Australia on 15 August 2010. Offspring is centred around 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life...
. Also in 2011, Ryan guest starred on the American science fiction series Terra Nova
Terra Nova (TV series)
Terra Nova is an American science fiction drama television series that airs on Fox on Monday nights. It premiered September 26, 2011 with a one-and-a-half-hour episode...
, playing a murderer. For this role, Ryan utilized an American accent.
Television
- Young HerculesYoung HerculesYoung Hercules is a spin-off from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. It was aired on Fox Kids from September 12, 1998, to May 12, 1999. It lasted one season with 50 episodes and starred Ryan Gosling in the title role.-Plot:...
.... Cadet in "Keeping Up with the Jasons" (1998)
- Xena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior PrincessXena: Warrior Princess is an American–New Zealand supernatural fantasy adventure series that aired in syndication from September 4, 1995 until June 18, 2001....
.... Zortis in "Fallen Angel" (1999) - Being EveBeing EveBeing Eve is a television series from New Zealand, originally shown on TV3 from 2001–2002, and rebroadcast on The N. Being Eve focused on a teenage girl, Eve Baxter, and her daily problems. Her parents were divorced but lived next door to each other. Eve was in love with a boy named Adam...
(2001) .... Sam Hooper - The Tribe (2002).... Blue
- NeighboursNeighboursNeighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
(2002–2005) .... Jack Scully - InterrogationInterrogationInterrogation is interviewing as commonly employed by officers of the police, military, and Intelligence agencies with the goal of extracting a confession or obtaining information. Subjects of interrogation are often the suspects, victims, or witnesses of a crime...
(2005) .... Police Constable Dean Salmon - Sea PatrolSea PatrolSea Patrol may refer to:*Sea Patrol, an Australian television series from 2007-2011**Sea Patrol **Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol II: The Coup**Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol: Red Gold...
(2007–2009) .... Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb - Go GirlsGo GirlsGo Girls is a New Zealand comedy/drama television series centering around four adult friends, Amy, Britta, Cody and Kevin, who live on the North Shore, Auckland...
(2009–present) ... Kevin - Legend of the SeekerLegend of the SeekerLegend of the Seeker is a television series based on The Sword of Truth novels by Terry Goodkind. Distributed in U.S. by Disney-ABC Domestic Television, ABC Studios produced the series, which was its first foray into broadcast syndication, with Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle and...
(2010) ... Alister - OffspringOffspring (TV series)Offspring is an Australian television comedy-drama series which premiered on Network Ten in Australia on 15 August 2010. Offspring is centred around 30-something obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family, as they navigate the chaos of modern life...
(2011) ... Dr Fraser King - Terra NovaTerra Nova (TV series)Terra Nova is an American science fiction drama television series that airs on Fox on Monday nights. It premiered September 26, 2011 with a one-and-a-half-hour episode...
(2011) ... Howard Milner
Film
- Superfire (2002) .... Dennis
- You Wish! (2003) .... Charles
- Lou (2010) .... Cosmo
Awards
Was nominated for the 2003 Most Popular New Male Talent LogieLogie Awards of 2003
The 45th Annual TV Week Logie Awards were presented on Sunday 11 May 2003 at Crown Casino in Melbourne and broadcast on the Nine Network. Eddie McGuire from the Nine Network was all Master of Ceremonies...
, but lost to fellow Neighbours
Neighbours
Neighbours is an Australian television soap opera first broadcast on the Seven Network on 18 March 1985. It was created by TV executive Reg Watson, who proposed the idea of making a show that focused on realistic stories and portrayed adults and teenagers who talk openly and solve their problems...
castmate, Patrick Harvey
Patrick Harvey
Patrick Harvey is an Irish/Australian actor. He played Northern Irish immigrant Connor O'Neill on the television soap opera Neighbours. His first appearance on the soap was in April 2002...
.