Ryan Whitney Newman is an American actress, model, and singer. Best known for her roles in Disney’s “Zeke and Luther” and Nickelodeon’s “See Dad Run”, Newman has been a rising star in the entertainment industry since her early modeling and commercial work. Learn about her career, personal life, and lesser-known facts, as well as her net worth and social media presence, in this comprehensive guide.
Early life
Ryan Whitney Newman was born on April 24, 1998, in Manhattan Beach, California, to parents Jody and Rick Newman. She has an older sister named Jessica. Newman started her career in entertainment at the age of three, doing modeling and commercial work. She attended a private high school in California and later attended UCLA and graduated summa cum laude in 2019 with a BA in psychology.
Ryan Whitney career
Ryan Whitney Newman’s career began at a very young age when she started modeling and doing commercials. She eventually made her way into acting, appearing in small roles in TV shows like “Hannah Montana” and “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”.
In 2009, Newman landed her first major recurring role as Ginger Falcone in the Disney XD series “Zeke and Luther”. She played the character for four seasons, from 2009 to 2012, and received praise for her comedic timing and acting ability.
After “Zeke and Luther” ended, Newman continued to land guest roles on various TV shows, including “CSI: NY” and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”. She also appeared in the films “Zoom” and “Lower Learning”. In 2012, she landed her biggest role to date as Emily Hobbs in the Nickelodeon series “See Dad Run”. The show aired for three seasons and 54 episodes, ending in 2015.
In addition to her acting work, Newman is also a model and has worked with various brands and magazines. She has appeared in campaigns for major brands like Target and Ralph Lauren, and has been featured in magazines such as “Girls’ Life” and “Seventeen”.
Newman is also a singer and has released a few singles, including “Hello World” and “If You Wanna Go”. She has performed at various events and concerts, showcasing her vocal abilities and stage presence.
Ryan Whitney social media
Newman is active on social media and has a significant following on Instagram and TikTok. On Instagram, she has over 886K followers, where she shares photos of herself, her friends, and her travels.
On TikTok, she has over 200,000 followers, where she posts a mix of dancing and comedy videos.
Ryan Whitney Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Ryan Whitney Newman |
| birth date | April 24, 1998 |
| Age (as of 2023) | Years |
| Place of birth | Manhattan Beach, California, United States |
| Profession | Actress, model, singer |
| University | University of California |
| qualification | graduate |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5′ 4” – in centimeters – 162 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 51kg – in pounds – 112 pounds |
| Hair color | dark brown |
| eye color | Blue |
Ryan Whitney Family | |
| Father | Rick Newman |
| Mother | Jody Newman |
| Sister | Jessica Neuman |
| Brother | – |
relationship status | |
| Marital status | In relation |
| affair | Yes |
| Who is Ryan Whitney’s boyfriend? | Devon Bagby |
Personal life
Newman is currently dating Donovan star Devon Bagby since 2017. Earlier she was in a relationship with actor and model Jack Griffo. The couple met on the set of “See Dad Run”, where Griffo had a recurring role. They have been together for several years and often share photos of each other on social media.
Ryan Whitney net worth
Ryan Whitney Newman’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Her income comes primarily from her acting work and various endorsements.
Facts About Ryan Whitney
- Ryan won the 2010 Best Young Artist award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Television Series.
- She competed with other actresses such as Miley Cyrus and Miranda Cosgrove for the award.
- She is an animal lover and has a dog named Chewy, whom she often features on her social media accounts.
- She has proven her supremacy many times by participating in fashion and modeling walks like New York Fashion Week for work and press.
- When she’s not looking for movies and acting on small or big screens, she can be caught singing, dancing, cooking, baking and traveling – everyone’s favorite.
- Newman is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression.
- She currently resides in Los Angeles where she is known to have her own home.