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Ryan Eggold
Eggold in 2009
Born (1984-08-10) August 10, 1984 (age 40)
Lakewood, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present

Ryan James Eggold (born August 10, 1984[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Ryan Matthews on the CW teen drama series 90210 (2008–2011), Tom Keen on the NBC crime drama series The Blacklist (2013–2017) and its spin-off series The Blacklist: Redemption (2017), and hospital director Dr. Max Goodwin on the NBC medical drama series New Amsterdam (2018–2023).

Early life and education

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Eggold was born in Lakewood, California, the son of Karen (née Benik) and James Frederick Eggold.[1][2] He is of German, Croatian, and Austrian-Jewish descent.[3] Eggold graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in 2002,[4] where he participated in many school theater performances, and later from the University of Southern California's theater arts department in 2006.[5]

Career

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In 2006, Eggold made his professional television debut by way of a guest appearance on the show Related. He made his film debut the same year in the short film Con: The Corruption of Helm.[6]

Eggold had recurring roles on CBS's The Young and the Restless, HBO's Entourage, Cartoon Network's Out of Jimmy's Head, ABC's Brothers & Sisters, and the UPN/CW series Veronica Mars, before obtaining his first series regular role on the FX's Dirt.[4][7]

Eggold made his professional stage debut in the 2006 Ahmanson Theatre/Center Theatre Group production Dead End, directed by Nick Martin, and has since appeared in productions of Leipzig, the LA Weekly Theater Award–winning production of Marat/Sade, and an original production titled Amy and Elliot which he wrote, directed, and starred in at the Stella Adler Theatre with Alexandra Breckenridge.[8]

Eggold portrayed English teacher Ryan Matthews in 90210, the CW spin-off of FOX's Beverly Hills, 90210.[8] In January 2012, he played Mischa Barton's love interest in Mark Edwin Robinson's supernatural romance thriller Into the Dark.[9] From 2013 to 2017, he regularly appeared as Tom Keen, a main character on the NBC drama The Blacklist.[10] In January 2015, Eggold appeared on the History Channel's three-night miniseries Sons of Liberty as Dr. Joseph Warren, a friend of Sam Adams and Paul Revere.

In 2017, Eggold made a guest appearance on the second episode of Top Gear America.

From 2018 to 2023, Eggold played Dr. Max Goodwin in the NBC series New Amsterdam.[11] Most recently, he had started Analog A Productions, with a first-look deal at Universal Television, with Kara Frias named head of development for his new production company.[12]

Personal life

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Eggold is currently in a relationship with Nikki Lewis and was previously in a relationship with Twilight actress Ashley Greene.[13]

Eggold writes music, plays guitar and piano, and sings in the band Eleanor Avenue.[14]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 First Dates Tom Direct to DVD
2011 Driving by Braille Xander West
Trophy Kids Max
Sironia Mason Jones
2012 Into the Dark Adam Hunt
2013 B-Side Mike Zumsteg
Lucky Them Lucas Stone
Beside Still Waters Daniel
2014 The Single Moms Club Peter
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby Guy from club
Fathers and Daughters John
2015 Battle Scars Nicky Stephens
2016 Lovesong Leif
2017 Literally, Right Before Aaron — Writer, director and producer
2018 BlacKkKlansman Walter Breachway
2020 Never Rarely Sometimes Always Ted
2022 A Jazzman's Blues Ira
2024 Junction Jacob [15]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Related Lloyd Episode: "The Cape"
Brothers & Sisters Randy Stewart Episode: "Family Portrait"
Veronica Mars Charlie Stone Episode: "Charlie Don't Surf"
The War at Home Bruce Episode: "Gaza Strip"
2007 The Young and the Restless Barista 3 episodes
Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz Jerry Episode: "Suge Knight Light"
Out of Jimmy's Head Mike the Werewolf 5 episodes
Entourage Five Towns cast member 2 episodes
2008 Dirt Farber Kauffman 7 episodes
Entourage Himself Episode: "Fantasy Island"
2008–2011 90210 Ryan Matthews Main role
2009 United States of Tara Tevin Episode: "Possibility"
2013–2017 The Blacklist Tom Keen / Jacob Phelps /
Christopher Hargrave / Christof Mannheim 		Main role
2015 Sons of Liberty Joseph Warren 3 episodes
2017 The Blacklist: Redemption Tom Keen / Jacob Phelps /
Christopher Hargrave 		8 episodes
2018–2023 New Amsterdam Dr. Max Goodwin Main role; also directed 3 episodes
2024 Krapopolis Apollo (voice) 2 episodes
Cross † Ed Ramsey Post-production[16]
2024 Law & Order Matt Riley[17] Episode: "Big Brother"[18]

Stage

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Year Title Role Venue Notes
2005 Dead End Ahmanson Theater [19][20]
2011 Amy and Elliot Elliot Stella Adler Theatre [21]
2019 Leipzig Erich Marilyn Monroe Theatre [22]
2024 Yellow Face Marcus Todd Haimes Theatre [23]
Key
† Denotes plays that have not yet premiered

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes
2012 Daybreak Ben Wilkins 5 episodes

References

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  1. ^ a b "Descendants of Joseph Eggold", genealogy.com
  2. ^ "Eggold" (PDF), genealogy.com
  3. ^ Gracia, Zindzy (March 7, 2020). "Ryan Eggold bio: age, height, education, wife". Legit. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Former Coto de Caza resident appears in TV series". The Orange County Register. March 4, 2008. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ryan Eggold". USC School of Dramatic Arts. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Ryan Eggold", buddytv.com, retrieved May 14, 2014
  7. ^ Marlow, Brett (September 22, 2008). "New star finds a 'home' in America's favorite ZIP code". The Columbia Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Brandes, Phillip (January 13, 2011), "Theater review: 'Amy and Elliot' at the Stella Adler Theatre", Los Angeles Times, retrieved May 14, 2014
  9. ^ "AOT Member Jaz Martin To Star Opposite Mischa Barton!", ActOnThis.tv, January 7, 2012
  10. ^ Goodman, Jessica (November 24, 2013), "'The Blacklist' Star Ryan Eggold On Tom's Big Secrets & What's Ahead", The Huffington Post
  11. ^ Marnell, Blair (August 5, 2017). "Exclusive Preview | BBC America's 'Top Gear America' Episode 2". Mandatory.com. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  12. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 17, 2021). "'New Amsterdam' Star Ryan Eggold Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Television; Kara Frias Named Head Of Development For His Production Company". Deadline. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  13. ^ Davis, Barabara. "Ryan Eggold bio, wife, family, education, net worth". TUKO. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  14. ^ "Ryan Eggold", TV Guide, retrieved May 14, 2014
  15. ^ Wu, Valerie (January 16, 2024). "Chad A. Verdi's VMI Releasing Acquires Bryan Greenberg Drama 'Junction' Starring Josh Peck, Sophia Bush". Variety. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Cordero, Rosy (July 6, 2024). "Aldis Hodge-Led Series 'Cross' Sets Season 1 Premiere At Prime Video". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  17. ^ "www.imdb.com". imdb.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  18. ^ "Law & Order Casts Ryan Eggold as [Spoiler]'s Brother, Mariska Hargitay and Elizabeth Marvel to Guest-Star". TVLine.com. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  19. ^ Hirschhorn, Joel (September 8, 2005). "Dead End". Variety. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Hernandez, Ernio (July 19, 2005). "Cast Complete for Sisto, Scott and Van Patten Dead End in Los Angeles". Playbill. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  21. ^ Brandes, Philip (January 13, 2011). "Theater review: 'Amy and Elliot' at the Stella Adler Theatre". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  22. ^ Shaner, Madeleine (November 4, 2019). "Leipzig". Backstage. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  23. ^ Evans, Greg (August 1, 2024). "Ryan Eggold, Kevin Del Aguila Join Daniel Dae Kim In Broadway's 'Yellow Face'; Complete Cast Announced". Deadline. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
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