Ryan Kelly is still young, but has already managed to achieve a lot. Not every 32-year-old actor can boast of such an extensive filmography. He owes his popularity to participation in the youth series "Teen Wolf". Also on the account of the American several bright roles in the big movie.
Ryan Kelly: family, childhood
The Wolf Cub star was born in Chicago. The actor's date of birth is August 31, 1986. His early years passed in the western suburbs of Glen Hellen. Ryan Kelly comes from a large family, he has 13 brothers and sisters. Despite this, he never suffered from a lack of attention from his parents.
Ryan's career began when he was two years old. Mother drove the boy and five more of her children to Chicago, where they met with an advertising agent.
First successes
Ryan Kelly's acting career began with advertising. As a child, he managed to light up in more than fifty commercials. The charming child could not help but notice the directors. Ryan received his first film role while still in elementary school. The boy made his debut in the comedy Roommates. The experience of filming in advertising was useful, the young actor felt confident and was not afraid of cameras.
Ryan's independent life began when he moved to Los Angeles. The young man, who was then 18 years old, had no doubt that he was capable of much. His first major success was the appearance of Smallville in two episodes. Before that, Kelly managed to take part in the series "Tomorrow Comes Today."
Film career development
2002 was not bad for Ryan Kelly. It began for him with a cameo in the film "The Stolen Summer." A few months later, the drama “Stray Dogs” was released, in which the young actor embodied the image of one of the main characters. This film tells the story of an unhappy woman. The heroine is fighting with her alcoholic husband and is trying to guide her two children on the true path.
Two years later, the film “Cruel Stream” was released, which gave Ryan the first fans. The picture tells the story of the rivalry of high school students. The role of Clyde brought the actor a special award "Independent Spirit." The public also liked the film “Still Green,” in which he played Alan.
From obscurity to fame
The series and films of Ryan Kelly continued to be released. A great success for him was his participation in the television project Terminator: The Battle for the Future. The actor was convincing in the role of 15-year-old Derek Reese, who is Kyle Reese's older brother. He received even more attention thanks to the film “Prayers for Bobby”, in which he played the main character.
In 2009, the actor played another key role. Kelly played in the fantastic film "Ben 10: Alien Invasion." In the story, his hero Ben Tennyson found a watch of alien origin that turned him into a superhero. A few years later, he is again an ordinary teenager, long forgotten about his find. The mysterious disappearance of Grandfather Max prompts Ben to recall the watch. With the help of his amulet, the boy expects to find the missing person, and cousin Gwen is taken to help him in this. In the course of the investigation, the heroes learn that aliens are building insidious plans against earthlings. The new race intends not only to destroy our planet, but in general to destroy the Galaxy.
The actor “Teen Wolf” (alternative name - “Werewolf”) helped the actor establish his status as a star. A photo of Ryan Kelly in the image of his hero Jordan can be seen above. The story begins with a young lacrosse player named Scott encountering a mysterious animal at night in a forest. The young man receives a small bite, after which amazing things begin to happen to him.
Behind the scenes
What is known about the personal life of Ryan Kelly? The young man does not hide from the press and fans that he is not yet ready to create a family. He has novels, but there is no time for a serious relationship.
Filmography
Kelly took part in the following film and television projects:
- "Room neighbours".
- "Tomorrow comes today."
- Law and Order: Special Corps.
- "Secrets of Smallville."
- "Stolen Summer."
- "Stray dogs."
- "Detective Rush."
- "Cruel stream."
- "Boston Lawyers."
- "Factory of dust."
- "Talking with ghosts."
- "Letters from Iwo Jima."
- "Trace of the criminal."
- "Still green."
- "Women's club of murder investigations."
- “Terminator: The Battle for the Future.”
- "Prayers for Bobby."
- "Maritime Police: Los Angeles."
- "Ben 10: Alien Invasion."
- "Werewolf".
- "Silence to the grave."
- "Strange stories."
- "War pigs."
- "Lucifer".
- "A haven of fear."