Ryan Douglas Hurst,also known asGobind Seva Singh[1](born June 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles asGerry BertierinRemember the Titans(2000) andOpie Winstonin theFXdrama seriesSons of Anarchy(2008–2012). He portrayed the Norse godThorin the 2022 video gameGod of War Ragnarök,for which he received aBAFTA Awardnomination.[2]He also portrayed "Lil Foster" Farrell in theOutsiders(2016–2017) andBetain theAMChorror drama seriesThe Walking Dead(2019–2020).
Ryan Hurst | |
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 Hurst in 2017 | |
| Born | Ryan Douglas Hurst June 19, 1976 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Molly Cookson (m.2005) |
| Parent | Rick Hurst(father) |
Early life
editHurst was born inSanta Monica, California,the son of Candace Kaniecki, an acting coach, who currently runs the Candace Kaniecki (Herman) Acting School, andRick Hurst,an actor best known for playing "Deputy Cletus Hogg" inThe Dukes of Hazzard.[3]He attendedSanta Monica High School.[4]
Career
editGrowing up in a Hollywood family, Hurst made a very early start in show business, with a recurring role in theNBCteen situation comedy seriesSaved by the Bell: The New Class.[5]In the 1998 epic war filmSaving Private Ryan,Hurst portrayed Michaelson, a paratrooper who, despite a temporary hearing loss, is able to communicate to Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks) the approximate location of Private Ryan. In 2000, Hurst followed this with a role inRules of Engagementand the central supporting role of Gerry Bertier inRemember the Titans.Additionally, he appeared in the war filmWe Were Soldiers(2002) as Sgt. Ernie Savage, played the football player Lump Hudson in the black comedy thriller filmThe Ladykillers(2004), and starred in theTNTpolice drama seriesWanted(2005). From 2005 to 2007, Hurst gained recognition for portraying the recurring role ofAllison DuBois' half-brother, Michael Benoit, in NBC's supernatural procedural drama seriesMedium.
Hurst's big break came when he was cast asOpie Winstonin theFXcrime drama seriesSons of Anarchy.Originally a recurring cast member in thefirst season,he was promoted to main cast member for thefollowing seasonand went on to become a fan favorite. His character, newly released from a five-year prison stint and "living right", but not making ends meet, goes back to SAMCRO to provide for his family, despite his wife's objections and his knowing the risks. Hurst's portrayal of Opie earned him theSatellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Filmin 2011. Also in 2011, Hurst voiced Jedidiah in the animated box office hitRango.He also stars in theWGN AmericaseriesOutsiders.In August 2018, it was announced that he would star asBetaonAMC'sThe Walking Dead.[6]His debut episode, "Guardians",premiered on March 3, 2019.[7]
In 2022, Hurst voicedThorinGod of War: Ragnarökand also provided the motion-capture.
Personal life
editHurst and Molly Cookson met in 1994 and married in May 2005.[8][9]Together, they founded the production company Fast Shoes.[10]In April 2013, Hurst purchased a 3,400 square-foot home inWoodland Hills, California,for $1.71 million.[11]
He converted toSikhismand his Sikh name is Gobind Seva Singh.[12][13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | The Postman | Eddie March | |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | Neil | |
| Saving Private Ryan | Paratrooper Michaelson | ||
| 2000 | Rules of Engagement | Captain Hustings | |
| Remember the Titans | Gerry Bertier | ||
| 2001 | Perfect Lover | Guy | |
| Venus and Mars | Roberto | ||
| 2002 | We Were Soldiers | Sgt. Ernie Savage | |
| Lone Star State of Mind | Tinker | ||
| 2004 | The Ladykillers | Lump Hudson | |
| 2006 | Noble Things | Kyle Collins | |
| 2008 | Chasing the Green | Ross Franklin | |
| 2011 | Rango | Jedidiah | Voice |
| 2013 | CBGB | Mad Mountain | |
| 2018 | A Million Little Pieces | Hank | |
| 2020 | Superman: Man of Tomorrow | Lobo | Voice |
| 2023 | Desperation Road | [14] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Saved by the Bell: The New Class | Crunch Grabowski | 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Student Actor | Episode: "Divas" |
| 1995–1996 | Campus Cops | Wayne Simko | 9 episodes |
| 1995 | JAG | Dirk Grover | Episode: "Shadow" |
| 1996 | Boston Common | Nikolai | 2 episodes |
| Wings | Barry | Episode: "Too Beautiful for You" | |
| 1999 | L.A. Doctors | Kevn Raives | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Touched by an Angel | Doug | Episode: "Two Sides to Every Angel" |
| John Doe | Elvis Braithwaite | Episode: "Mind Games" | |
| Taken | AdultTom Clarke | 5 episodes | |
| 2004 | Dr. Vegas | Steve | Episode: "All In" |
| 2005 | House | Sam McGinley | Episode: "The Mistake" |
| Wanted | Agent Jimmy McGloin | 13 episodes | |
| 2005–2007 | Medium | Michael Benoit | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | Everwood | Ed Carnahan | Episode: "Across the Lines" |
| CSI: Miami | Detective Michael Lloyd | Episode: "Curse of the Coffin" | |
| 2007 | Raines | Marco | Episode: "Pilot" |
| Heartland | Mark Evans | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2008–2012 | Sons of Anarchy | Harry "Opie" Winston | 54 episodes |
| 2011 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Doug Loveless | Episode: "Bombshell" |
| 2013 | King & Maxwell | Edgar Roy | 10 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | Bates Motel | Chick Hogan | 15 episodes |
| 2015 | Axe Cop | Chupacabra | Voice, episode: "Night Mission: The Extincter" |
| 2016–2017 | Outsiders | Li'l "Foster" Farrell | 26 episodes |
| 2019 | Bosch | Hector Bonner | 8 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | The Walking Dead | Beta | Recurring (Season 9) Main cast (Season 10) 14 episodes |
| 2019 | Fear the Walking Dead | Episode: "Today and Tomorrow"(uncredited)[15] | |
| 2020–2022 | S.W.A.T. | Terry Luca | 4 episodes |
| 2021–present | Paradise City | Oliver Ostergaard | TV spinoff ofAmerican Satan |
| 2021–2022 | The Mysterious Benedict Society | Milligan | Main role |
| TBA | The Abandons | TBA | Recurring role |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | God of War Ragnarök | Thor |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Satellite Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Sons of Anarchy | Won[16] |
| 2023 | British Academy Games Awards | Performer in a Supporting Role | God of War Ragnarök | Nominated[17] |
References
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- ^Wigler, Josh (August 27, 2018)."'The Walking Dead' Adds 'Sons of Anarchy' Star as Key Comic Book Villain ".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedAugust 27,2018.
- ^Mathews, Liam (March 3, 2019)."The Walking Dead's Ryan Hurst Breaks Down Beta's Imposing Arrival ".TV Guide.RetrievedMarch 3,2019.
- ^"A Tour of Ryan Hurst's Woodland Hills House".ICouldLiveHere.org. July 26, 2013.
- ^Rice, Lynette (November 26, 2012)."'Son of Anarchy' star Ryan Hurst shaves his beard on camera for fans ".Entertainment Weekly.
- ^Sherman, Catherine (July 18, 2013)."'Sons of Anarchy' Star Buys Woodland Hills Home ".Zillow.
- ^"'Sons of Anarchy' Star Ryan Hurst - Drops $1.7 Million... On Mansion To Die For ".TMZ.July 18, 2013.
- ^"Ryan Hurst Instagram with Sikh name".Instagram.RetrievedJanuary 13,2016.
- ^"10 Things You Didn't Know About Ryan Hurst on Sons of Anarchy".September 16, 2020.
- ^Yossman, K.J. (October 27, 2022)."Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson Set For Nadine Crocker Thriller 'Desperation Road,' Signature Entertainment Repping Sales (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.RetrievedJuly 1,2023.
- ^Acuna, Kirsten."'Fear TWD' had a huge hint about Beta's mysterious identity hiding in plain sight and 'Walking Dead' fans think they've already solved who he was before the zombie apocalypse ".Insider.RetrievedDecember 19,2019.
- ^"2011 Satellite Award Nominees and Winners".International Press Academy.RetrievedApril 13,2017.
- ^"BAFTA announces the nominations for the BAFTA Games Awards 2023".BAFTA.March 2, 2023.RetrievedMarch 2,2023.
