Ryan Slattery
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Ryan Slattery | |
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| Born | Ryan Paul Slattery |
| Years active | 1993–2012 |
Ryan Paul Slattery is an American film and television actor, writer, producer, and director. Slattery is most notable for his work in the MGM film Sleepover as Peter, the kind-hearted boy who befriends Yancy, played by Kallie Flynn Childress.
Early life and education[edit]
Slattery was born in Ventura, California, and attended Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he played baseball.[1]
He went on to attend Harvard University, where he received his bachelor's degree in Dramatic Arts and Film Studies, and the renowned UCLA Film School, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in the UCLA Producers Program.[2]
Film and television career[edit]
Slattery is best known as an actor, with credits in film and television including the MGM film Sleepover, and television series including The Jersey on the Disney Channel, The District on CBS, American Dreams on NBC, JAG on CBS, and MTV's Undressed on MTV.
He was nominated for a Young Artist Award (Best Performance in a Feature Film, Young Ensemble Cast) for his role as Peter in the film Sleepover.[3]
Slattery is also a film and television writer, producer, and director. His film Playtime (Spielzeit) premiered at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.[4]
His directorial debut, At Ease, about the US Military's controversial Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, was released on October 21, 2010, and has received positive reviews.[5]
Personal life[edit]
After the events of September 11th, 2001, Slattery donated his salary from the television show JAG to victims.[6]
Slattery was a contestant on the April 24, 2007 episode on Wheel of Fortune, in which he was the big winner winning $41,850, including the bonus round.
Slattery was an intern on Capitol Hill for a United States Congressman.
He is also a Private Pilot, licensed for fixed wing aircraft.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | At Ease (film) | Director, writer, producer | |
| 2012 | L&M (film) | Producer | |
| Playtime (Spielzeit) | Producer | 2012 Sundance Film Festival |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Showdown | Student | |
| 1999 | Runaway Bride | Wedding Guest | |
| 2000 | Cecil B. Demented | Jock | |
| The Replacements | Ticket Taker | ||
| Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 | |||
| 2003 | Salt | Luke | |
| 2004 | Sleepover | Peter | |
| 2007 | Superpower | Ryan |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | NickAmerica | Ryan | Nickelodeon |
| 2000 | The Corner | TV miniseries | |
| 2001 | Undressed | Dan | MTV/Season 5 |
| 2002 | JAG | Technician | CBS |
| American Dreams | Chris | NBC | |
| The Jersey | Turner | Disney Channel | |
| 2004 | The District | Bob | CBS |
References[edit]
- ^ "About.com: Kallie Flynn Childress and Ryan Slattery on "Sleepover"". Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ "Daily Bruin Article". Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ^ "2005 Young Artist Awards, IMDB.com". IMDb. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ^ "Reuters: Short student film inspired by Wilder's People on Sunday earns Sundance spot". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ^ "Review of 'At Ease' on Amazon.com". Amazon. Retrieved 2010-11-10.
- ^ "MSN.com". Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
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