Debby Ryan is an American actress and singer who came into the limelight with Disney Channel’s original television series, The Suite Life on Deck and played the titular nanny in the TV series Jessie. She was discovered by Disney in a nationwide casting call and has since appeared in many of their original series and films.
She also starred in the film 16 Wishes, which was the most-watched cable program on the day of its premiere on the Disney Channel. This young damsel has achieved stupendous growth over time from being an actress to a singer and director and even a producer.
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Debby Ryan Biography
Debby Ryan was born on the 13th of May 1993, in Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America. She’s currently 29 years old.
| Birth Name | Deborah Ann Ryan |
| Nickname | Debby Ryan, Debs |
| Date of Birth | May 13, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Huntsville, Alabama, USA |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Filmmaker |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
Family
- Father – John Ryan (Military Officer)
- Mother – Missy Ryan
- Siblings – Chase Ryan (Older Brother) (Guitarist)
Education
Ryan attended Fossil Hill Middle School, Texas, and graduated from Fossil Ridge High School. In an interview, she described herself as a “nerd” in school.
Debby Ryan Love Life
Debby has had a fair share of affairs and was romantically linked with a bunch of stars including Jason Dolley, Sean Marquette, Gregg Sulkin, Josh Dun, and Spencer Boldman.
She has been in an on-and-off kind of relationship with Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun since 2013. They got engaged in December 2018. The couple got married on December 31, 2019.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 5 inches Centimeters – 165 cm Meters – 1.65 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 59 kg Pounds – 130 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 35-28-34 |
| Eye Color | Amber |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 8 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
In 2007, Ryan played a guest role as a teenager in the film Barney: Let’s Go to the Firehouse. Her first major role was as Edith in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film The Longshots.
Television Debut
In 2006 she made her television debut on the show Barney and Friends. She had a recurring role as Debby in the tenth season of the series.
Singing Debut
Debby Ryan released her first single called We Ended Right on July 6, 2011. It was released from her own label, the Ryan River Studio, which she founded with her brother Chase.
Famous For
Playing Bailey Pickett in Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life on Deck.
Brand Endorsements
Ryan has been an endorser for iDog and Disney’s Friends for Change. She has been working on her own clothing line from 2012 which is due to launch anytime.
Favorite Things
- People – Ricky Ullman & Khleo Thomas
- Movies – Queen Sized
- TV Show – Phineas and Ferb
- Food – Soups
Debby Ryan Net Worth
As of 2024, Debby Ryan has a net worth of $4 million. She lives in Los Angeles and owns an Audi A4.
Debby Ryan Facts
Growing up, Debby lived in many places as her father was a military man. She lived in Texas and then moved to Germany when she was seven years old where she lived there until she was 10. She can speak German and English, her first language.
She began to act in plays at the American base while in Germany and got fascinated to become an actress.
Debby appeared in several TV commercials before landing a role in the TV show Barney and Friends. That was the start of her acting career. She has since never turned her back.
She explored different areas like music and film-making and has shown her prowess in every department where she worked.
She turned director with a live-action hit series called Jessie for the Disney channel. At 20, she directed three episodes for the season, making her the youngest female to ever direct a Disney Channel production.
In 2009, Debby was awarded the Popstar Magazine’s Poptastic Award for Favorite Female Newcomer.
Ryan has appeared on the cover of several teen magazines including Tiger Beat, Teen Magazine, J-14 Magazine, and Popstar Magazine.
Throughout her life, Debby has traveled to 9 countries.
Debby can play several instruments such as the guitar, piano, and keyboard.
In April 2016, Debby Ryan was arrested on charges of DUI and was released on a $100,000 bail.
She revealed that her Suite Life co-star, Brenda Song, is her acting idol.
She has a cat called Doctor.