He has a dog named George.

Was taken out of elementary school as a child and taught at home by his mother because of constant abuse from other students.

Dated Murder by Numbers (2002) co-star Sandra Bullock (2002-2003).

Was the first Canadian born performer in over 60 years to be nominated for the best actor Oscar in 'Half Nelson' (2006). The last was Walter Pidgeon for 'Madame Curie' (1943).

One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.

Enjoys Jazz and Chet Baker.

Beat out 17,000 people for a place in "MMC" (1989) in January 1993

Took his mother and his sister to the Oscars in 2007.

With two of his friends, he has opened a Moroccan restaurant called Tagine in Beverly Hills, California.

Lives in the popular Los Angeles neighborhood of Silverlake. Other Silverlake locals include Beck, Bo Barrett, Christina Ricci, Rachel McAdams, and Jason Lee.

Is an accomplished jazz guitarist.

He moved to Los Angeles when he was 16.

Born in the same hospital as his The Notebook (2004) co-star Rachel McAdams -- St. Joseph's Hospital in London, Ontario -- though he's younger.

Has an older sister named Mandi.

Met his girlfriend, Rachel McAdams, on the set of The Notebook (2004).

He was named the 2004 Sho West Male Star of Tomorrow

Favorite movie is East of Eden (1955)

Was named one of People Magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors [2004]

Was ranked #23 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008).

Purchased the Jeep Cherokee driven by Ben Chaplin in Murder by Numbers (2002) from the set of the movie.

Parents: Thomas & Donna.

Born in London, Ontario, and moved soon after to Cornwall, Ontario, where he was raised. Then moved to Burlington, Ontario, during his high school years.

Keeps in touch with his "Breaker High" (1997) co-star Scott Vickaryous.

Has released a song titled "Put Me in the Car," which can be found on his Web site.

First break came in January 1993 when open auditions were held in Montreal for "MMC" (1989).

Was originally cast in The Lovely Bones (2009) as Jack Salmon, but pulled out of the project a day before shooting began despite gaining 20 pounds of weight and growing a beard.

Split with Rachel McAdams. [Mid-2007]

In school, his nickname was Trouble.

Built the kitchen table featured in The Notebook (2004) in preparation for his role as Noah.

Traveled to Chad in 2005 to make a documentary on the Darfur refugees living there.

Ryan went to Lester B. Pearson High School in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

Is a big fan of Gene Wilder.

His favourite actor is Gary Oldman.