Ryan Sypek was born on August 6, 1982 in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Wayland High School

Wayland High School

Wayland High School is a secondary school located at 264 Old Connecticut Path in Wayland, Massachusetts. Its principal is Patrick Tutwiler. The style of the high school was inspired by college campuses: there are 8 separate buildings, each dedicated to one or more general areas of study. ...

 in 2000. While attending Boston University

Boston University

Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...

, Ryan spent a semester in London at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art is a leading British drama school in west London. LAMDA's president is Timothy West and its new principal is Joanna Read, who recently succeeded Peter James...

). He also received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Boston University

Boston University

Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...

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He also played Jack Hunter in "The Rose Tattoo" at the Huntington Theatre in Boston in 2002. Ryan started acting when he was in sixth grade. He is six feet tall and originally auditioned for the role of Matt Ritter on Wildfire, but was cast for Junior.