Full Name Jay Bunyan Years active 1998–present Partner Dianna Fuemana Children Eve Bunyan | Occupation Actor Name Jay Ryan Height 1.85 m Movies Lou, Franswa Sharl | |
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Jay Bunyan (born 29 August 1981), better known by his stage name Jay Ryan, is a New Zealand actor. He is best known for his roles as Jack Scully in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, Kevin in the New Zealand comedy-drama series Go Girls and Vincent Keller in the American television series Beauty & the Beast.
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Career
Under his birthname of Jay Bunyan, he appeared as "Glen" in the "Scallywag Pirates" (2000) and had a minor role in Xena: Warrior Princess. 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 Los Angeles, it was suggested that Ryan change his name. It was felt that "Bunyan" sounded too similar to bunion. From 2007 to 2009, Ryan 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.
From 2009 to 2012, Ryan 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.
In 2012, Ryan was cast as the male lead in the CW's Beauty & the Beast pilot. The CW officially announced the series at the May 2012 Up Fronts in New York.
Personal life
Ryan and Dianna Fuemana, welcomed a daughter, Eve, in March 2013.
Filmography
Actor
2023
Scrublands (TV Series) as
Byron Swift
- Episode #1.4 (2023) - Byron Swift
- Episode #1.3 (2023) - Byron Swift
- Episode #1.2 (2023) - Byron Swift
- Episode #1.1 (2023) - Byron Swift
2021
Creamerie (TV Series) as
Bobby
- Pilot (2021) - Bobby
2023
No Escape (TV Series) as
Aaron
- No Escape (2023) - Aaron
- Ketamine (2023) - Aaron
- I Confess (2023) - Aaron
- The Vote (2023) - Aaron
- Where is The Captain? (2023) - Aaron
- Happy New Year (2023) - Aaron
- No Escape (2023) - Aaron
2022
Muru as
Gallagher
2021
My Life Is Murder (TV Series) as
Joe Gorman
- Crushed Dreams (2021) - Joe Gorman
2021
Together Forever Tea (TV Movie) as
Matt Slater
2020
The Furnace as
Sergeant Shaw
2019
It Chapter Two as
Ben Hanscom
2017
Mary Kills People (TV Series) as
Ben Wesley / Joel Collins
- A Goddamned Saint (2019) - Ben Wesley
- Wolf, Meet Henhouse (2019) - Ben Wesley
- Switzerland Has Trees (2019) - Ben Wesley
- No Happy Endings Here (2019) - Ben Wesley
- Girl Problems (2019) - Ben Wesley
- The Key to Faith (2019) - Ben Wesley
- Fatal Flaw (2018) - Ben Wesley
- Come to Jesus (2018) - Ben Wesley
- Ride or Die (2018) - Ben Wesley
- Twin Flames (2018) - Ben Wesley
- The Connection (2018) - Ben Wesley
- The Means (2018) - Ben Wesley (credit only)
- Morning Glory (2017) - Ben Wesley
- The Judas Cradle (2017) - Ben Wesley
- Raised by Wolves (2017) - Ben Wesley
- Wave the White Flag (2017) - Ben Wesley
- The River Styx (2017) - Joel Collins / Ben Wesley
- Bloody Mary (2017) - Joel Collins
2018
Fighting Season (TV Mini Series) as
Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
- Outside The Wire (2018) - Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
- Ricochet (2018) - Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
- Blood Money (2018) - Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
- The Medal (2018) - Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
- A Good Soldier Makes A Bad Civilian (2018) - Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
- Shooter/Hugger (2018) - Sergeant Sean 'Speedo' Collins
2012
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) as
Vincent Keller / Dr. Vincent Keller / Alistair
- Au Revoir (2016) - Vincent Keller
- No Way Out (2016) - Vincent Keller
- Meet the New Beast (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Means to an End (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- The Getaway (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Love Is a Battlefield (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Point of No Return (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Beast of Times, Worst of Times (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- It's a Wonderful Beast (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller / Vincent Keller
- Something's Gotta Give (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Down for the Count (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Beast Interrupted (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Monsieur et Madame Bete (2016) - Dr. Vincent Keller
- Destined (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Sins of the Fathers (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Unbreakable (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Patient X (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Cat's Out of the Bag (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Shotgun Wedding (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Both Sides Now (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Chasing Ghosts (2015) - Vincent Keller
- The Most Dangerous Beast (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Heart of the Matter (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Bob & Carol & Vincent & Cat (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Primal Fear (2015) - Vincent Keller
- The Beast of Wall Street (2015) - Vincent Keller
- Déjà Vu (2014) - Vincent Keller / Alistair
- Operation Fake Date (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Ever After (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Cold Case (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Cat and Mouse (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Beast Is the New Black (2014) - Vincent Keller
- About Last Night (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Catch Me If You Can (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Redemption (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Till Death (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Recipe for Disaster (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Held Hostage (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Ancestors (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Don't Die on Me (2014) - Vincent Keller
- Man or Beast? (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Father Knows Best (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Reunion (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Hothead (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Liar, Liar (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Kidnapped (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Who Am I? (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Never Turn Back (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Date Night (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Anniversary (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Playing with Fire (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Heart of Darkness (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Partners in Crime (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Insatiable (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Any Means Possible (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Tough Love (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Trust No One (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Cold Turkey (2013) - Vincent Keller
- On Thin Ice (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Seeing Red (2013) - Vincent Keller
- Bridesmaid Up! (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Trapped (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Out of Control (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Worth (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Saturn Returns (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Basic Instinct (2012) - Vincent Keller
- All In (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Proceed with Caution (2012) - Vincent Keller
- Pilot (2012) - Vincent Keller
2013
Top of the Lake (TV Series) as
Mark
- Episode #1.7 (2013) - Mark
- No Goodbyes Thanks (2013) - Mark
- The Dark Creator (2013) - Mark
- The Edge of the Universe (2013) - Mark
- Searchers Search (2013) - Mark
- Paradise Sold (2013) - Mark
2009
Go Girls (TV Series) as
Kevin
- Happily Ever After (2012) - Kevin
- Bad Mothers (2012) - Kevin
- Kevin and Amy Up a Tree (2012) - Kevin
- A Better Man (2012) - Kevin
- Love Hurts (2012) - Kevin
- Two Trolls (2012) - Kevin
- Consequences (2012) - Kevin
- The Brave and the Really Stupid (2011) - Kevin
- The Beginning of the End (2011) - Kevin
- Choice (2011) - Kevin
- Conflict Resolution (2011) - Kevin
- 30 Days Hath September (2011) - Kevin
- Where We Are Now (2011) - Kevin
- A Life Changing Experience (2011) - Kevin
- He's Gonna Be Thirty (2011) - Kevin
- Family Matters (2011) - Kevin
- Be My Baby (2011) - Kevin
- Playing Grown Ups (2011) - Kevin
- It's Not About You (2011) - Kevin
- Situation Not Normal (2011) - Kevin
- The More Things Change (2010) - Kevin
- Together Alone (2010) - Kevin
- It Ain't Over Til It's Over (2010) - Kevin
- Spring Rolls (2010) - Kevin
- Boys Behaving Badly (2010) - Kevin
- How Low Can You Go? (2010) - Kevin
- No Going Back (2010) - Kevin
- What Becomes of the Broken Hearted (2010) - Kevin
- Best Days of Your Life (2010) - Kevin
- Crazy Enough to Work (2010) - Kevin
- We Are Family (2010) - Kevin
- Nothing But the Truth (2010) - Kevin
- Starting Over (2010) - Kevin
- Dream Believers (2009) - Kevin
- Sex, Lies and Home Renovations (2009) - Kevin
- Do the Right Thing (2009) - Kevin
- Changes (2009) - Kevin
- Faking It (2009) - Kevin
- Great Expectations (2009) - Kevin
- I Should Be So Lucky (2009) - Kevin
- Less Than Zero (2009) - Kevin
- Loyal (2009) - Kevin
- Mothers and Daughters (2009) - Kevin
- First Catch Monkey (2009) - Kevin
- Signs and Obstacles (2009) - Kevin
- Dream On (2009) - Kevin
2011
Terra Nova (TV Series) as
Curran
- Within (2011) - Curran
- Proof (2011) - Curran
- Bylaw (2011) - Curran
2011
Offspring (TV Series) as
Fraser King
- Behind Closed Doors (2011) - Fraser King
- The Way You Are (2011) - Fraser King
- Together, We Are One (2011) - Fraser King
- Dates, Decisions & Divorces (2011) - Fraser King
- Baby Bumps (2011) - Fraser King
- The Return (2011) - Fraser King
2010
Lou as
Cosmo
2010
Legend of the Seeker (TV Series) as
Alastair
- Eternity (2010) - Alastair
2007
Sea Patrol (TV Series) as
Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Red Reef (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Black Gold (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Secret Cargo (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Safeguard (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Pearls Before Swine (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Red Sky Morning (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Half Life (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Oh Danny Boy (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Ghost Net (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Guns (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- China Dolls (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Monkey Business (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Catch and Release (2009) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Soldiers of Fortune (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Friends Close, Enemies Closer (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- A Brilliant Career (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Rules of Engagement (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Shadow Line (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Heart of Glass (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Hidden Agendas (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Birds (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Giving Up the Dead (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Heaven Born Captains (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Takedown (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Fortune Favours (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- The Dogs of War (2008) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Cometh the Hour (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Deep Water (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Chinese Whispers (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Damage Control (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Under the Hammer (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Through the Storm (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Rescue Me (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Precious Cargo (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Under the Radar (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Irukandji (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Ghosts of Things Past (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- What Lies Beneath (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
- Welcome Aboard (2007) - Able Seaman Billy 'Spider' Webb
2009
Franswa Sharl (Short) as
Sonny
2008
Bleeders (Short) as
Finn
2008
Mockingbird (Short) as
Joel
2005
Interrogation (TV Series) as
Police Constable Dean Salmon / Dean Salmon
- Tick Tock (2005) - Police Constable Dean Salmon (as Jay Bunyan)
- True Confessions (2005) - Dean Salmon (as Jay Bunyan)
- Episode #1.2 - Police Constable Dean Salmon (as Jay Bunyan)
2002
Neighbours (TV Series) as
Jack Scully
- Love Is Blind (2005) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- Choose Life (2004) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- Marry Me a Little (2004) - Jack Scully
- 2nd Ring, 2nd Chance (2004) - Jack Scully
- Baby Bye-Bye (2004) - Jack Scully
- Fallout (2004) - Jack Scully
- Boyds to Men (2004) - Jack Scully
- Cricket Makes Me Cry (2004) - Jack Scully
- In Denial (2004) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- Time Bomb (2004) - Jack Scully
- True Confession (2004) - Jack Scully
- Asking Too Much (2004) - Jack Scully
- Here Come the Brides (2004) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- Sex, Lies and Ultrasound (2004) - Jack Scully
- When Worlds Collide (2004) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- That Old Black Magic (2004) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- Written in the Stars (2004) - Jack Scully
- Aisle Be Damned (2004) - Jack Scully (as Jay Bunyan)
- The Patter of Tiny Feet (2004) - Jack Scully
- Boxed In (2004) - Jack Scully
- Coming Apart (2004) - Jack Scully
- Love and Food Fights (2004) - Jack Scully
- Dangerous Liaisons (2004) - Jack Scully
- My Little Runaway (2004) - Jack Scully
- Lost and Found (2004) - Jack Scully
- Ungrateful Expectations (2004) - Jack Scully
- The Last Temptation of Jack (2004) - Jack Scully
- One Irreverent Kiss (2004) - Jack Scully
- Sins of the Fathers (2004) - Jack Scully
- Spilling Secrets (2004) - Jack Scully
2004
Warra Warra (Short) as
Ridley (as Jay Bunyan)
2003
You Wish! (TV Movie) as
Charles (as Jay Bunyan)
2002
Being Eve (TV Series) as
Sam Hooper
- Being at War (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being True (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Tested (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Obsessed (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Upstaged (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Reborn (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being a Winner (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Grown Up (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Individual (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Alien (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Famous (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being History (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
- Being Heartbroken (2002) - Sam Hooper (as Jay Bunyan)
2002
The Tribe (TV Series) as
Blue
- Episode #4.39 (2002) - Blue (uncredited)
- Episode #4.38 (2002) - Blue (uncredited)
2002
Superfire (TV Movie) as
Dennis (as Jay Bunyan)
1999
Xena: Warrior Princess (TV Series) as
Zortis
- Fallen Angel (1999) - Zortis (uncredited)
1998
Young Hercules (TV Series) as
Cadet
- Keeping Up with the Jasons (1998) - Cadet (as Jay Bunyan)
Producer
2017
Method (TV Series) (associate producer - 6 episodes)
- The Breakup (2017) - (associate producer)
- A Whole New World (2017) - (associate producer)
- True Detective (2017) - (associate producer)
- Size Does Matter (2017) - (associate producer)
- Call Me Mummy (2017) - (associate producer)
- Hungry (Pilot) (2017) - (associate producer)
2017
Sunday Fun Day (Short) (producer)
2013
Schnipples (Short) (producer)
2012
Tuffy (Short) (producer)
Self
2019
IMDb on the Scene - Interviews (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- It Chapter Two (2019) - Self - Guest
2019
Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) as
Self / Self in Studio
- 08-28-2019 (2019) - Self
- Episode dated 14 June 2019 (2019) - Self in Studio
2019
WGN Morning News (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 28 August 2019 (2019) - Self
2019
Conan (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- The Cast of 'It Chapter Two' (2019) - Self - Guest
2013
GeekRockTV (TV Series) as
Self - Special Guest
- Superman 75th Anniversary (2013) - Self - Special Guest
2013
The 39th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2011
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #3.18 (2011) - Self
2011
Lou: Interviews (Video documentary) as
Self - Actor
2004
The Saturday Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.17 (2004) - Self (as Jay Bunyan)
2003
Australian Idol (TV Series) as
Self
- Inside Idol (2003) - Self (as Jay Bunyan)
2003
Good Morning Australia (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 3 September 2003 (2003) - Self (as Jay Bunyan)
- Episode dated 16 May 2003 (2003) - Self (as Jay Bunyan)
Archive Footage
2019
Entertainment Tonight Canada (TV Series) as
Self
- ET Canada's Summer Blockbusters (2019) - Self
References
Jay Ryan (actor) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA