If you love high-rise fight scenes and jaw-dropping stunts in your favorite movies, then what Ryan Potter brings to the table is right up your alley. But Japanese Americans aren’t just about flying kicks and three-hit combos. He is an excellent actor who is still in his infancy.
Beginning his acting career in 2011, he made his debut as Mike Fukanaga in Nickelodeon’s action drama series Supah Ninjas. Since then, the actor has logged other memorable roles, voicing Hiro Hamada in 2014’s Big Hero 6, and playing Garfield Logan in the Titans series, starting in 2018. Ryan is truly multi-talented. Here’s everything we know about the actor, director, producer, stuntman and photographer.
Ryan Potter Bio (Age and Ethnicity)
The actor was born on September 12, 1995 in Portland, Oregon. Besides the fact that he spent the first seven years of his life in Tokyo, not much else is known about this period of his life. Ryan is of American and Japanese descent.
Like many children of his age, the actor had many interests, therefore, dabbled a lot during his growing years. Among his hobbies, he was skateboarding, drumming, baseball, among others. But the interest Potter took most seriously was his passion for martial arts. He began training in White Tiger Kung fu when he was eight years old and continued through his teenage years.
In 2010, Ryan Potter was in a kung fu class when he was handed a flyer announcing Nickelodeon’s search for teenage boys to play roles in their new martial arts-themed series. A few days later, he decides to try to play a role in the series. He ended up playing the role of Mike Fukanaga, a starring role on the show.
Although it was his first acting role, it was enough to bring him recognition as a Nickelodeon star. He has appeared on the cover of many teen magazines, as well as a few other Nickelodeon programs like Figure It Out and Nickelodeon’s World Play Day. In 2012, he also made a two-episode appearance as the main character’s best friend in Fred: The Show
In 2014, Ryan Potter got his first voice acting role. He voiced the main character, Hiro Hamada, the Big Hero 6. He would go on to voice the character on his inspired series Big Hero 6: The Series beginning in 2017. He also served as Hiro on the video games Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2014), Disney Infinity 3.0 (2015) , and Kingdom Hearts III (2019).
In 2016, he made a two-episode guest appearance on The XD’s Lab Rats: Elite Force, playing the character Riker. Two years later, he was Jo on the romance film Run for Grace. That same year, Ryan Potter began working as Garfield Logan, also known as “Beast Boy,” in Warner Bros.’ live-action film series. Titans
The actor also takes the time to do his part in making the world a better and more livable place. In 2011, he founded the non-profit organization Toy Box of Hope. The association focuses on children living in homeless shelters and in transitional situations in the Los Angeles area. Every holiday, Toy Box of Hope aims to provide these children with toys, as well as other necessities, such as coats and sheets. The actor thinks it’s a way to keep their hope alive and let them know people care.
Who are his parents?
Thanks to his parents, Potter has Japanese, American, and Jewish ancestry. Although his father’s name is unknown, the actor was born to a Jewish-American mother known as Jordanna Potter-Lew.
He lived with his parents during his stay in Japan but upon his return to the United States he was raised by his mother. Ryan Potter originally spoke Japanese but has since lost most of it upon returning to American soil. His mother, Jordanna, is married to James Lew. Potter must look up to his stepfather, one reason being that James is a Hollywood stunt legend, a profession the actor clearly has a passion for.
Is he gay?
There are a few indications that fuel the rumor that Ryan Potter is gay. For his part, his first acting role saw him team up with legendary actor, George Takei . The openly gay actor played Ryan Potter’s grandfather on Supah Ninjas.
The biggest factor is the fact that Potter is a supporter of same-sex marriage and a supporter of the LGBT community. During the 2012 “No H8” campaign in California, Potter joined other celebrities in expressing his support for same-sex marriage. He was only 16 at the time.
Many thought this was proof that he was gay. However, Ryan Potter, by all indications, is as straightforward as they come. He is rumored to be dating several ladies, including Stephanie LeBlanc , Sydney Park, Gracie Dzienny and American vlogger Bethany Mota
Ryan Potter’s Height
The Oregon boy has a lot going for him: looks, charm, skills, among others. However, its size also plays a crucial role. Ryan isn’t that tall, not standing too far below six feet. The actor is around 173 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall.
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