Ryan Babcock was born and raised in Long Beach California and went to David Star Jordan High School. He started his career on the Fox hit T.V series “Gang Related”. Since then, he went on to study at Second City, and Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio along with other training such as firearm, tactical and stage combat training. In 2022, Ryan won three awards at the Les Femmes Underground International Film Festival for the film “Buffalo And Trout”. These awards were ‘Cinematic Excellence”, Cinematic Execution”, and the panels “Jury Award Official Selection”.
Ryan has appeared in many of TV hit series such Ray Donovan, Sons Of Anarchy, N.C.I.S Los Angeles, The Orville, and currently working on season 5 of Mayans M.C. Ryan is a proud member of The Television Academy, and Sag-Aftra.
FMM: What led you to act?
I always wanted to do standup comedy because of the way I was at home and in class, known as the clown, I love to make people laugh and tell jokes. In High School I joined the drama club to entertain people, and when I discovered drama in High School, I found the itch to act and never looked back. After High School I pursued my career in training to polish my skills at the higher level, so went to find the best acting studio in Hollywood. Since then, I have studied at Second City in Hollywood and Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio.
FMM: You have expertise in tactical and stage combat training. What roles intrigue you?
I seem to fall into the roles in Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Murder Mystery. These roles I am most comfortable with, being trained in different types of tactical approach, firearms and stage combat, which is very important for the safety of others on set.
FMM: In 2022, you won three awards at the Les Femmes Underground International Film Festival for the film “Buffalo and Trout”. Tell us what led you to this project and what intrigued you the most about the character.
Well, I got cast by a good friend writer and director Presley Paras about two female addicts who are hired to rob a white supremacists house and he said that he had plans for this film to travel the film festival circuit. I really didn’t know what to expect out of the transforming character at first, but I dug deep and gave it my all and was really impressed with the outcome. The most intrigued thing about my character was the fact how I had to get into to 2 different types of characters as Buffalo and Trout where hallucinating and seeing me in two different forms.
FMM: Who can you see working with?
Since I have been in Hollywood, I have been able to work with a several directors, I have always wanted to work with, Elgin James of the Mayans M.C and Sons of Anarchy alongside Kurt Sutter in Season 7 Episode 1 of S.O.A. And one of my favorites from my childhood Seth MacFarlane on “The Orville’. I would love to work alongside Sylvester Stallone (life dream), and Jon Favreau. If I had to choose my best experience would be working “The Kominsky Method” with the legend Morgan Freeman.
FMM: Tell us about your appearances at Comic Cons all over the world and what you enjoy the most.
Doing Comic Cons was never something I ever thought I would get into, until one day I had got invited to do a meet and greet at a Comic bookstore and I thought after, well maybe this is something I would like to do, because to me it’s about the supporters, (That’s what I call them, I don’t call them Fans or followers). So, I ended up doing a Comic Con in Malta Europe, and seeing all the people there that support me and the shows I have done is a humbling feeling to be able to meet supporters from all over the world and make them smile as well. It’s important to me to support those that support you.
FMM: You have appeared in many TV hit series such Ray Donovan, Sons of Anarchy, and N.C.I.S Los Angeles. What have you learned along the way?
I learn something new every day, working with directors of different genres, you learn how to adjust and learn the way they work and what they expect. You never stop learning.
FMM: You are currently working on season 5 of Mayans M.C. Tell us more.
Well unfortunately since we are on what they call a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), I am not really allowed to say to much. But I will say, it will be one of the best series finales since this will be the final season. I am honestly sad to see this series end after five great years.
FMM: What can we expect to see from you in 2023?
In 2023 you will see a lot more of me in the media and on some of your favorite TV shows and films. I have Comic Cons booked, so I will announce them on my social media as they are finalized with dates and locations. I have a few goals in mind for 2023 as well, the main one is to be involved more with the community and with the people in need and try to give back my time as much as possible. So, if you have a foundation, please feel free to reach out and I would love to volunteer my time.