Jack Ryder (actor)

Infobox actor


imagesize = 150px
birthdate = birth date and age|1981|9|21
birthname = Jack Seigfried Ryder
religion =
location = flagicon|GBR Woolwich, South London, UK
height = 5' 8p"
spouse = Kym Ryder (August 10th, 2002)
notable role = Jamie Mitchell in "EastEnders", Danny in "Popcorn"

Jack Ryder (born 21 September 1981 in London) is an English actor, best known for playing Jamie Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera "EastEnders" from 1998 to 2002.

Biography

In 2004, Ryder appeared as a contestant on celebrity "Weakest Link", performed as Justin Timberlake on celebrity "Stars in Their Eyes", appeared in the pantomime "Sleeping Beauty" at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and was cast in a recurring role on Five's "Family Affairs" which he pulled out of when he learned that the series was soon to be axed. In 2005, he played a role in the ITV crime drama "" and appeared in a play broadcast on BBC Radio 4. In 2006, Ryder appeared in the play "The Safari Party" which toured the UK extensively and ran at the Richmond Theatre.

After a considerable period of time out of the limelight, Ryder starred in the British film "Popcorn" which was released in the spring of 2007. Ryder was due to become a regular character in the new ITV1 daytime series "The Royal Today", a contemporary spin-off of "The Royal", but he subsequently withdrew from playing the role. [ [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a66260/ryder-quits-royal-today-before-first-ep.html Soaps - News - Ryder quits 'Royal Today' before first ep - Digital Spy ] ]

Between 18th September and the 27th, Jack is playing Romeo in William Shakespeare's greatest love story, Romeo and Juliet in Swansea's Grand Theatre, with Sara Lloyd Gregory playing Juliet.

In October 2008, Ryder will join "The Archers" in a recurring role.

Personal life

Ryder is the son of Jack Hues (real name Jeremy Allan Ryder), the founder of 1980s New Wave band "Wang Chung". He married former "Hear’Say" singer turned actress Kym Marsh on 10 August, 2002 and, after settling in St Albans, the couple had early difficulties and split for a short while before reconciling. In light of her regular roles in north-west-produced dramas, while Jack generally tours in theatre, the couple moved to Manchester and closer to Kym's family in 2005. [ [http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006490664,00.html 'I want baby with Jack ... soon'(The Sun)] ]

Kym has two children, David aged 12 and Emily aged 10, from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe. The whole family lived at Appleton Thorn, Warrington, until it was announced on 20th March 2008 that Kym and Jack had decided to separate. [citeweb|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7307945.stm|title=Corrie star splits from husband|publisher=BBC News|date=20th March, 2008|accessdate=2008-03-20]

Ryder is a supporter of Newcastle United. [ [http://www.ave-it.net/newcastle_united%20famous%20fans.htm] ]

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