Ryan Johnson (actor)

Ryan Johnson (born 1979) is an Australian actor.

Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson - Photo by Simon Cardwell
Born1979 (age 44–45)
Melbourne, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active1999–present
Children1

Early life

Johnson attended Somerset College on the Gold Coast, and graduated from Queensland University of Technology in 1999.[1]

Career

He made his acting debut in 2000 featuring in performances on stage, television and film. His film credits include City Loop (2000), The Wannabes (2003),[1] Thunderstruck (2004),[1] All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane (2007),[1] Monkey Puzzle (2008),[1] Jucy (2010) and Guardians of the Tomb (2018). He appeared in his first major television role in the short-lived Head Start in 2001, followed by roles in successful Australian drama series, including All Saints,[1] The Secret Life of Us,[1] Underbelly,[1] Sea Patrol, Rake, Love Child and House Husbands. In 2007, he guested in an episode of CSI: New York.[1]

In October 2011, it was announced Johnson had joined the main cast of US drama Fairly Legal for its second season, as trial attorney Ben Grogan.[2] The series was cancelled at the end of the season due to low ratings.[3]

For five seasons, Johnson played Matt Knight in the drama series Doctor Doctor (2016–2021).[4] For his performance, he earned a nomination for the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2017.[5]

Johnson played Paulie Rosetta, brother of Angelo Rosetta (Luke Jacobz), in the television soap opera Home and Away in 2010.[6] In April 2022, he rejoined the cast as wealthy gambler and villain Peter "PK" King.[6]

Personal life

Johnson lives with his wife Leah Da Gloria, a fashion designer, and has one child, a daughter, with tv writer, Tamara Asmar.[7][8]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000All SaintsNick Patterson"Food for Thought" (S3E12)
BeastmasterReon"Heart Like a Lion" (S2E9)
2001Head StartKyle RichterSeason 1, all 40 episodes
2002Dossa and JoeBobby BaileySeason 1, all 6 episodes
Young LionsAlex Brooks"Boy School Bullies" (S2E5)
2003White Collar BlueJared 'Mungo' MuntzSeason 2, Episodes 2 & 17
2005The Secret Life of UsZelko MilanovicSeason 4, 10 episodes
2007All SaintsConrad Hagan"Back on Track" (S10E7)
CSI: NYBob Smith"What Schemes May Come" (S3E20)
2008UnderbellyRocco AricoSeason 1, Episodes 4-6
Out of the BlueIan 'Stavva' Jones79 episodes
2009The Chaser's War on EverythingMarco"The Chaser's Waster of Taxpayer's Money" (S3E3)
2009All SaintsJake"The Two of Us" (S12E35)
2009My PlacePC Moroney"1938 Colum" (S1E8)
2010SatisfactionSteveSeason 3, Episodes 6 & 7
Sea PatrolDarryl"Rawhide" (S4E10)
Home and AwayPaulie Rosetta
RakeMarty"R vs Marx" (S1E2)
2011LaidDaveSeason 1, Episodes 1 & 6
SLiDERobSeason 1, Episode 4
2011–15One Step Closer to HomePaul 'Pauly' ShawWeb series; Seasons 1–2, all 19 episodes
2012Dance AcademyDr DaveSeason 3, Episodes 12 & 13
Fairly LegalBen GroganSeason 2, 13 episodes
2013Mr & Mrs MurderMichael Gorman"Keeping Up Appearances" (S1E11)
2014INXS: Never Tear Us ApartGary MorrisMiniseries, 2 episodes
2014Love ChildPhillip PaigeSeason 1,,5 episodes
2014House HusbandsWill StevensSeason 3, 8 episodes
2015HidingAsh AdamoSeason 1, 4 episodes
2015Ready for ThisDave"Shadow Boxing" (S1E4)
2016–21Doctor DoctorMatt KnightSeasons 1–5, all 48 episodes
2016RakeRaymondSeason 4, Episodes 2 & 3
2016BrockTim 'Plastic' PembertonMiniseries, 2 episodes
2017Kiki and KittyBrandonWeb series; Season 1, 3 episodes
2020Operation BuffaloAgent MartinSeason 1, 3 episodes
2022UprightTocca (voice)1 episode
2021-23BumpTim9 episodes
2022Home and AwayPK8 episodes
2023The Claremont MurdersBradley Robert EdwardsMiniseries, 2 episodes

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Nowhere to LandChadTV movie
2000City LoopMishaFeature film
2001Jet SetYoung TouristShort film
2002Stuffed BunnyMarcusShort film[9]
2002The Junction BoysMike HessTV movie
2003The WannabesHammerFeature film
2003NedHenchman ShanahanFeature film
2004ThunderstruckLloydFeature film
2004Book EmWarrenShort film[10]
2004Kevin Needs to Make New Friends: Because Everyone Hates Him for Some ReasonStewartShort film
2005EuropeEuropean manShort film[11]
2005Son of the MaskChadFeature film
2007Ghost RiderWaiterFeature film
2007All My Friends Are Leaving BrisbaneTysonFeature film
2007FallersKennethShort film
2008Monkey PuzzleDylanFeature film
2010JucyAlexFeature film
2010Nic & ShaunaNicholaiShort film
2011Family ValuesTomShort film
2012GullTeddyShort film
2012Two FliesRyanTV movie
2014CarlottaPeterTV movie
2016PerryBenShort film
2018Concern for WelfareSamboShort film
2018Enter the WildDylan
2018Guardians of the TombEthanFeature film
2022How to Please a WomanAnthonyFeature film

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
2000The Beauty Queen of LeenaneRay DooleyBridge Theatre Coniston, Playhouse Canberra with Sydney Theatre Company, Sydney[12]
2004Men, by Brendan CowellPleasance Dome, Edinburgh[13]
2005Ninja, by Tamara AsmarAs DirectorOld Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney[14]
2007Jesus Hopped the 'A' TrainAngel CruzBelvoir Street Downstairs, Sydney[15]
2008RabbitTomWharf 1 Theatre with Sydney Theatre Company[16]
2009The Lonesome WestFather WelshBelvoir Street Downstairs, Sydney[17]
201680 Minutes No IntervalLouisOld Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney[18]

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