Ryan Paynter was born March, 2001, in North Carolina. He is an actor and singer who also enjoys sports and outdoor activities. He has a love for performing in film, music, and theatre. He caught the acting bug in fifth grade when he was in a musical theatre production. Over 18 performances later, he tried his hand at film and landed a principal role in HBO's Vice Principals (2016). Ryan hopes to continue to pursue his dream of being a performer.