Ryan Potter Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: September 12, 1995 (Virgo)

Born In: Portland, Oregon, United States

Ryan Potter is an American actor, martial artist, director, and photographer. He is best known for appearing as Mike Fukanaga on Nickelodeon's series ‘Supah Ninjas’. He is also known for voicing the character of Hiro in the Disney flick ‘Big Hero 6’. Born in Oregon to an American-Jewish mother and a Japanese father, Potter spent most of his childhood days in Tokyo. After his parents separated, he moved back to the USA where he was raised by his single mother. Besides acting, the artist is also skilled in martial arts and performing stunts. He is extremely benevolent and is known for devoting much of his time and energy serving numerous charities, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation, and Covenant House. Today, Potter is one of the top emerging actors of Hollywood. His passion for acting and dedication towards his profession are praiseworthy.
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Quick Facts

Age: 29 Years, 29 Year Old Males

Family:

mother: Jordanna Potter

Actors American Men

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

U.S. State: Oregon

Ancestry: British American, German American, Ukrainian American, Russian American, Japanese American

City: Portland, Oregon

  • 1

    What martial arts does Ryan Potter practice?

    Ryan Potter practices Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  • 2

    Which famous animated character did Ryan Potter voice in a popular Disney movie?

    Ryan Potter voiced the character Hiro Hamada in the animated film "Big Hero 6."
  • 3

    Has Ryan Potter appeared in any superhero TV shows?

    Yes, Ryan Potter starred as Beast Boy in the DC Universe series "Titans."
  • 4

    In which TV series did Ryan Potter play a prominent role alongside Nick Jonas?

    Ryan Potter played the character Garfield Logan in the TV series "Kingdom," alongside Nick Jonas.
  • 5

    What is one of Ryan Potter's notable projects in the realm of voice acting?

    Ryan Potter voiced the character Riri Williams in the animated series "Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors."
Career
Ryan Potter first appeared on television in 2011 when he was cast to play the lead character Mike Fukanaga on Nickelodeon's series ‘Supah Ninjas’. In 2012, he appeared in the TV shows ‘Figure It Out’ and ‘Fred: The Show’. The following year, he did the short film ‘Save the Date’. He then played Peter Hammer in the flick ‘Senior Project’ in 2014. The same year, Potter voiced the character of Hiro Hamada in the movie ‘Big Hero 6’ as well as the video game ‘Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes’.
He was cast as Eric Barret in the Indie film ‘Underdog Kids’. In 2015, he began appearing in the web series ‘R Styles’. The American actor then lent his voice to one of the characters of the animated movie ‘Throne of Elves’ in 2016. That year, he also appeared as Riker in ‘Lab Rats: Elite Force’. Since 2017, Potter has been voicing Hiro Hamada in Disney XD’s ‘Big Hero 6: The Series’. Currently, he is filming his upcoming web TV series ‘Titans’ in which he will be playing the role of Garfield "Gar" Logan aka Beast Boy.
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Personal Life
Ryan Potter was born on September 12, 1995 in Portland, Oregon, the USA to Jordanna Potter. His father is Japanese while his mother is an American Jew. His first language is Japanese and his second is English. At the age of eight, he started studying White Tiger kung fu or Emperor's Art, a discipline that he pursued throughout his teenage years.
Besides acting, his childhood interests also included skateboarding, baseball, and playing the drums. The actor played baseball for more than nine years. He is a socially conscious citizen and is involved with numerous charitable organizations. Potter is grateful for having been linked with Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than 14 years. He is one of the association’s Celebrity Ambassadors.
Facts About Ryan Potter
Ryan Potter is fluent in both English and Japanese, showcasing his versatility and dedication to mastering different languages.
He's a skilled martial artist and has trained in various disciplines, including Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Ryan is an avid animal lover and has worked with various animal welfare organizations to promote animal rights and welfare.
He's a talented photographer and often shares his passion for capturing moments behind the lens.
Ryan is known for his philanthropic efforts, actively participating in charity events and using his platform to raise awareness for various social causes.

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