Ryan Eggold
American actor (born 1984)
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Ryan James Eggold is an American actor known for roles such as Ryan Matthews on 90210 (2008–11), Tom Keen on The Blacklist (2013–17) and its spin-off, The Blacklist: Redemption (2017), and Dr. Max Goodwin on New Amsterdam (2018–23).
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| Born | August 10, 1984 Lakewood, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Early life and education
Eggold was born August 10, 1984 in Lakewood, California.[1] Eggold graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in 2002,[2] where he participated in many school theater performances, and later from the University of Southern California's theater arts department in 2006.[3]
Career
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.[4]
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.[2][5]
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.[6]
Eggold portrayed English teacher Ryan Matthews in 90210, the CW spin-off of FOX's Beverly Hills, 90210.[6] In January 2012, he played Mischa Barton's love interest in Mark Edwin Robinson's supernatural romance thriller Into the Dark.[7] From 2013 to 2017, he regularly appeared as Tom Keen, a main character on the NBC drama The Blacklist.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]
Personal life
Eggold was previously in a relationship with Twilight actress Ashley Greene.[11]
Eggold writes music, plays guitar and piano, and sings in the band Eleanor Avenue.[12]
Filmography
Film
| 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 | N/a | Writer, director and producer |
| 2018 | BlacKkKlansman | Walter Breachway | |
| 2020 | Never Rarely Sometimes Always | Ted | |
| 2022 | A Jazzman's Blues | Ira | |
| 2024 | Junction | Jacob | [13] |
| 2025 | My Secret Santa | Matthew Layne | |
| TBA | Evil Genius | Filming |
Television
| 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 | Recurring role | |
| Entourage | Five Towns cast member | 2 episodes | |
| 2008 | Dirt | Farber Kauffman | Recurring role |
| Entourage | Himself | Episode: "Fantasy Island" | |
| 2008–2011 | 90210 | Ryan Matthews | Main role |
| 2009 | United States of Tara | Tevin | Episode: "Possibility" |
| 2013–2018 | 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 |
Main role |
| 2018–2023 | New Amsterdam | Dr. Max Goodwin | Main role; also directed 3 episodes |
| 2024 | Cross | Ed Ramsey[14] | Main role |
| 2024–2025 | Krapopolis | Apollo (voice) | Recurring role |
| Law & Order | Matt Riley[15][16] | 2 episodes | |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Dead End | Ahmanson Theater | [17][18] | |
| 2011 | Amy and Elliot | Elliot | Stella Adler Theatre | [19] |
| 2019 | Leipzig | Erich | Marilyn Monroe Theatre | [20] |
| 2024 | Yellow Face | Marcus | Todd Haimes Theatre | [21] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Daybreak | Ben Wilkins | 5 episodes |
