Ryan Johnson is an accomplished Australian actor, boasting an impressive resume of over 200 hours of film and television work spanning two decades. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in acting from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 1999, shortly after which he landed a leading role in his first feature film, 'City Loop', while still in his second year of study.
Johnson's early success led him to tour with the Sydney Theatre Company, starring in Martin McDonagh's critically acclaimed production of 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane'. He soon after secured a lead role in the ABC television series 'Headstart', further solidifying his growing reputation in the Australian entertainment industry.
Johnson's subsequent feature film credits include 'Thunderstruck', 'The Wannabes', and a recurring role in the popular series 'The Secret Life of Us', firmly establishing him as a prominent figure in Australian film and television.
His international breakthrough came with the Australian-U.K. collaboration 'Dossa and Joe', written and directed by Caroline Ahern, for BBC1. Johnson continued to alternate between film and television, working with esteemed theatre companies such as Belvoir St Theatre, The Sydney Theatre Company, and independent companies, including a performance at the prestigious Pleasance Dome Theatre for the Edinburgh Festival.
In 2011, Johnson landed a series regular role in the USA network's 'Fairly Legal' opposite Sarah Shahi, followed by notable appearances in major Australian television productions, including the TV movie 'Carlotta' (ABC),and recurring roles in 'House Husbands' (Ch9),'Love Child' (Ch9),and the mini-series 'INXS: Never Tear us apart' (Ch7).
More recently, Johnson has become best known for his five-season stint as Matt Knight on Channel Nine's ratings blockbuster 'Doctor Doctor', which concluded in 2020. He has since showcased his comedic talents in the box office hit film 'How To Please a Woman', recurred on STAN's breakout dramedy 'Bump', and is set to appear in the Channel 7 limited event series 'The Claremont Murders' as one of the most notorious crime figures in Australian history.
Johnson is regarded as a versatile character actor with leading man looks, capable of effortlessly transitioning between stage and screen, as well as comedy and drama. With an impressive body of work under his belt, he is now poised to embark on the next chapter of his career, seeking out roles that challenge him and collaborate with creatives who inspire him.
In his personal life, Johnson is an avid record collector, film enthusiast, and reader. He shares parenting responsibilities with his ex-wife, screenwriter Tamara Asmar, and currently resides with his partner, fashion designer Leah Da Gloria.
