Ryan Kwanten
ActingAbout Ryan Kwanten
Ryan Christian Kwanten (born 28 November 1976) is an Australian actor and producer. He played Vinnie Patterson from 1997 to 2002 in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. After his stint ended, he joined the American teen drama series Summerland, portraying Jay Robertson. From 2008 to 2014, he played Jason Stackhouse in True Blood. From 2018 to 2019 he produced and starred in the crime drama series The Oath as Steve Hammond. In 2021, he starred in season one of the horror drama anthology series Them as George Bell. In 2022, he portrayed Thomas Weylin in Kindred, a series adaptation based on Octavia E. Butler's celebrated 1979 novel of the same name. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ryan Kwanten, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ryan Kwanten Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ryan Kwanten reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ryan Kwanten's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 11% of Ryan Kwanten's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ryan Kwanten Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ryan Kwanten's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ryan Kwanten has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dead Howling | Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Seven Snipers | Phillips | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Primitive War | Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Portrait | Alex | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Head Count | Sawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Section 8 | Jake Atherton | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Glorious | Wes | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Loveland | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | 2067 | Jude Mathers | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Kill Chain | Ericson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Supercon | Matt Wheeler | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Hurricane Heist | Breeze | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Who Gets the Dog? | Clay Lonnergan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Edge | Harknett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blunt Force Trauma | John | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Blinky Bill the Movie | Blinky Bill (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | Jan 'Cat' Boellard | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Northmen: A Viking Saga | Conall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rio, I Love You | Jai Arnott (segment "Acho que Estou Apaixonado") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Flight 7500 | Brad Martin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Reach Me | Jack Burns | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Knights of Badassdom | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Right Kind of Wrong | Leo Palamino | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mystery Road | Pete Barry; William Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Not Suitable For Children | Jonah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Griff the Invisible | Griff | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Red Hill | Shane Cooper | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Kludd (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Don't Fade Away | Jackson White | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Making of Dead Silence | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Dead Silence | Jamie Ashen | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Flicka | Howard McLaughlin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | America Brown | America 'Ricky' Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Liquid Bridge | Nick McCallum | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Junction Boys | Claude Gearheart | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Signal One | Kid | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Devil Inside | - | Flop | Similar → |
Ryan Kwanten - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ryan Kwanten?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ryan Kwanten is "True Blood. A Farewell to Bon Temps" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Ryan Kwanten acted in?
Ryan Kwanten has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ryan Kwanten?
Other notable films include "Flicka", "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole", and "Primitive War".