Date of Birth

21 September 1981, Woolwich, South London, England, UK

Birth Name

Jack Seigfried Ryder

Height

5' 6½" (1.69 m)

Spouse

Kym Marsh (10 August 2002 - present) (separated)

Trivia

His first TV part was on "EastEnders" (1985) and he got the role when he was spotted at a theatre workshop. He has fast became the show's teenage heart-throb and gets around 10,000 fan letters sent to him every week.

His natural father is Jack Hues, former front-man of 80s pop-group, Wang Chung.

Has an older brother called Harry.

Personal Quotes

"I probably want to pile on the pounds and play a psycho, or something." (On future roles)

Where Are They Now

(August 2005) Was due to start filming for "Family Affairs" (1997) but quit his role after the show was axed and thus broke his long-term deal.

~ Updated: 2008-09-01 ~