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In 2004, Ryder appeared as a contestant on celebrity ''[[Weakest Link]]'', performed as [[Justin Timberlake]] on celebrity ''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]'', appeared in the [[pantomime]] ''[[Sleeping Beauty]]'' at the [[Marlowe Theatre]] in [[Canterbury]] and was cast in a recurring role on [[Five (channel)|Five]]'s ''[[Family Affairs]]'' which he pulled out of when he learned that the series was soon to be axed. In 2005, he played a role in the [[ITV]] crime drama ''[[MIT: Murder Investigation Team]]'' and appeared in a play broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4]]. In 2006, Ryder appeared in the play ''The Safari Party'' which toured the UK extensively and ran at the [[Richmond Theatre]].
In 2004, Jack Dick Ryder appeared as a contestant on celebrity ''[[Weakest Link]]'', performed as [[Justin Timberlake]] on celebrity ''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]'', appeared in the [[pantomime]] ''[[Sleeping Beauty]]'' at the [[Marlowe Theatre]] in [[Canterbury]] and was cast in a recurring role on [[Five (channel)|Five]]'s ''[[Family Affairs]]'' which he pulled out of when he learned that the series was soon to be axed. In 2005, he played a role in the [[ITV]] crime drama ''[[MIT: Murder Investigation Team]]'' and appeared in a play broadcast on [[BBC Radio 4]]. In 2006, Ryder appeared in the play ''The Safari Party'' which toured the UK extensively and ran at the [[Richmond Theatre]].


After a considerable period of time out of the limelight, Ryder starred in the [[United Kingdom|British]] film ''[[Popcorn (2006)|Popcorn]]'' which was released in the spring of 2007. Ryder was due to become a regular character in the new [[ITV1]] daytime series ''[[The Royal Today]]'', a contemporary spin-off of ''[[The Royal]]'', but he subsequently withdrew from playing the role.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a66260/ryder-quits-royal-today-before-first-ep.html Soaps - News - Ryder quits 'Royal Today' before first ep - Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
After a considerable period of time out of the limelight, Ryder starred in the [[United Kingdom|British]] film ''[[Popcorn (2006)|Popcorn]]'' which was released in the spring of 2007. Ryder was due to become a regular character in the new [[ITV1]] daytime series ''[[The Royal Today]]'', a contemporary spin-off of ''[[The Royal]]'', but he subsequently withdrew from playing the role.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a66260/ryder-quits-royal-today-before-first-ep.html Soaps - News - Ryder quits 'Royal Today' before first ep - Digital Spy<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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Jack Ryder
Born
Jack Seigfried Ryder
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
Spouse
(m. 2002⁠–⁠2009)
(divorced)[1]

Jack Seigfried Ryder (born 21 September 1981) is an English actor, best known for playing Jamie Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders from 1998 to 2002.

Biography

In 2004, Jack Dick Ryder appeared as a contestant on celebrity Weakest Link, performed as Justin Timberlake on celebrity Stars in Their Eyes, appeared in the pantomime Sleeping Beauty at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury and was cast in a recurring role on Five's Family Affairs which he pulled out of when he learned that the series was soon to be axed. In 2005, he played a role in the ITV crime drama MIT: Murder Investigation Team and appeared in a play broadcast on BBC Radio 4. In 2006, Ryder appeared in the play The Safari Party which toured the UK extensively and ran at the Richmond Theatre.

After a considerable period of time out of the limelight, Ryder starred in the British film Popcorn which was released in the spring of 2007. Ryder was due to become a regular character in the new ITV1 daytime series The Royal Today, a contemporary spin-off of The Royal, but he subsequently withdrew from playing the role.[2]

Between 18 September and 27 September 2008, Jack played Romeo in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Swansea's Grand Theatre, with Sara Lloyd Gregory playing Juliet. The production subsequently embarked on an extensive UK tour.

In October 2008, Ryder joined The Archers as Ryan.

Personal life

Ryder is the son of Jack Hues (real name Jeremy Allan Ryder), the founder of 1980s New Wave band Wang Chung. He married former Hear’Say singer turned actress Kym Marsh in St Albans, Hertfordshire,[3] on 10 August, 2002 and, after settling in St Albans, the couple had early difficulties and split for a short while before reconciling. In light of her regular roles in north-west-produced dramas, while Jack generally tours in theatre, the couple moved to Manchester and closer to Kym's family in 2005.[4]

Kym has two children, David aged 13 and Emily aged 11, from a previous relationship with Dave Cunliffe. The whole family lived at Appleton Thorn, Warrington, until it was announced on 20 March 2008 that Kym and Jack had decided to separate.[5]

Ryder is a supporter of Newcastle United.[6]

References

  1. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a150836/marsh-ryder-granted-quickie-divorce.html
  2. ^ Soaps - News - Ryder quits 'Royal Today' before first ep - Digital Spy
  3. ^ Marriages England and Wales 1984-2005
  4. ^ 'I want baby with Jack ... soon'(The Sun)
  5. ^ "Corrie star splits from husband". BBC News. 20 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  6. ^ [1]