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Debby Ryan

Debby Ryan

Highest Rated: 85% Shortcomings (2023)

Lowest Rated: 33% What If ... (2010)

Birthday: May 13, 1993

Birthplace: Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Having emerged from the shadows of past Disney darlings, Debby Ryan already knew a thing or two about transitioning from being a child star to the next teen queen. After receiving her start on television commercials and guest spots on popular Disney Channel shows like "Hannah Montana" (2006-2011) and "Wizards of Waverly Place" (2007-2011), Ryan then made a splash on the hit series "The Suite Life on Deck" (Disney Channel, 2008-2011), where she played girl-next-door Bailey Pickett, a sweet country girl who catches the eye of one of the twin boys (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) attending a semester-at-sea program. The role thrust Ryan into the limelight and helped her land the title role on "Jessie" (Disney Channel, 2011-15). As a fish-out-of-water Texan who becomes a nanny in New York City, Ryan showcased a more mature and responsible side, signaling that the talented actress was primed for bigger and more interesting roles.

Highest rated movies

85% Shortcomings 81% The Opening Act 71% Horse Girl 63% Every Day 47% Spin Me Round 38% Life of the Party 37% Night Teeth
33% What If ...

Photos

Debby Ryan Debby Ryan at arrivals for 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival - SAT, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV September 22, 2018. Photo By: JA/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for Nickelodeon''s 28th Annual Kids'' Choice Awards 2015 - Part 1, The Forum, Los Angeles, CA March 28, 2015. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER Premiere, Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA February 8, 2011. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for 2014 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals 1, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, CA April 13, 2014. Photo By: Emiley Schweich/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for 27th Annual Nickelodeon Kids'' Choice Awards 2014 - Arrivals 1, The Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA March 29, 2014. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for VAMPIRE ACADEMY Premiere, Regal Cinemas LA LIVE Stadium 14, Los Angeles, CA February 4, 2014. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for VAMPIRE ACADEMY Premiere, Regal Cinemas LA LIVE Stadium 14, Los Angeles, CA February 4, 2014. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for THAT AWKWARD MOMENT Premiere, Regal Cinemas LA LIVE Stadium 14, Los Angeles, CA January 27, 2014. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for Justin Bieber''s BELIEVE Premiere, PREMIERE HOUSE at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, CA December 18, 2013. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for Justin Bieber''s BELIEVE Premiere, PREMIERE HOUSE at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, CA December 18, 2013. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for Kate Young for Target Product Launch, The Old School, New York, NY April 9, 2013. Photo By: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for SECRET OF THE WINGS Premiere, AMC Loews Lincoln Square Theater, New York, NY October 20, 2012. Photo By: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for MIRROR MIRROR Premiere, Grauman''s Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, CA March 17, 2012. Photo By: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for World Premiere of BOLT, El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, November 17, 2008. Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for JOHN CARTER Premiere, Regal Cinemas L.A. Live, Los Angeles, CA February 22, 2012. Photo By: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Debby Ryan at arrivals for JOHN CARTER Premiere, Regal Cinemas L.A. Live, Los Angeles, CA February 22, 2012. Photo By: Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection Jessie, Debby Ryan (L), Garrett Clayton (R), 'Lizard Scales and Wrestling Tales', Season 3, Ep. #5, 11/15/2013, ©DISNEYCHANNEL Jessie, Peyton Roi List (L), Debby Ryan (C), Lombardo Boyar (R), 'Creepy Connie 3: The Creepening', Season 3, Ep. #11, 04/11/2014, ©DISNEYCHANNEL Jessie, Debby Ryan, 'Where's Zuri?', Season 3, Ep. #15, 06/20/2014, ©DISNEYCHANNEL
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Filmography

Movies

Credit
85% 85% Shortcomings Sasha (Character) $674.7K 2023
No Score Yet No Score Yet Howdy, Neighbor! Unknown (Character) - 2023
47% 33% Spin Me Round Susie (Character) - 2022
37% 48% Night Teeth Blair (Character) - 2021
81% 83% The Opening Act Jen (Character) - 2020
71% 48% Horse Girl Nikki (Character) - 2020
No Score Yet 33% Grace Nicole (Character) - 2018
38% 40% Life of the Party Jennifer (Character) $52.8M 2018
No Score Yet No Score Yet Cover Versions Maple (Character) - 2018
63% 54% Every Day Jolene (Character) $6.1M 2018
No Score Yet 48% Rip Tide Cora (Character) - 2017
No Score Yet 71% Jessica Darling's It List Executive Producer - 2016
No Score Yet 46% Kristin's Christmas Past Haddie (Character) - 2013
62% 78% Secret of the Wings Spike (Voice) - 2012
No Score Yet 60% Radio Rebel Tara Adams (Character) - 2012
No Score Yet 54% The Suite Life Movie Bailey Pickett (Character) - 2011
No Score Yet 53% 16 Wishes Abby (Character) - 2010
33% 68% What If ... Kimberly Walker (Character) $814.9K 2010

TV

Credit
82% 16% A Little Late With Lilly Singh Guest 2020
12% 84% Insatiable Patty (Character) 2018-2019
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Ellen DeGeneres Show Guest 2018
No Score Yet No Score Yet Chopped Junior Judge 2016
24% 78% The Mysteries of Laura Unknown (Guest Star) 2016
No Score Yet 81% Jessie Jessie (Character),
Director 		2011-2015
No Score Yet 86% Girl Meets World Aubrey Macavoy (Guest Star) 2015
No Score Yet No Score Yet Fashion Police Guest 2014
No Score Yet 84% Good Luck Charlie Jessie (Guest Star) 2013
No Score Yet No Score Yet Zeke and Luther Courtney Mills (Character) 2012
No Score Yet 81% Private Practice Unknown (Guest Star) 2011
No Score Yet 76% The Suite Life on Deck Bailey (Character) 2008-2011
No Score Yet 88% Hannah Montana Bailey Pickett (Guest Star) 2009
No Score Yet 88% Wizards of Waverly Place Bailey Pickett (Character) 2009
No Score Yet No Score Yet Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana Unknown (Character) 2009