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{{short description|American singer and actress}}
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| name = Debby Ryan
| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1993|5|13}}
| image = Debby Ryan 2018 (cropped).png
| caption = Ryan during a quiz show in 2018
| birthplace = [[Huntsville, Alabama]] {{USA}}
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| birth_name = Deborah Ann Ryan
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| birth_place = [[Huntsville, Alabama]], U.S.
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| years_active = 2006–present
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Josh Dun]]|2019}}
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| current_member_of = [[The Never Ending]]
| instruments = Vocals
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'''Deborah Ann Ryan''' (born May 13, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She started acting professionally onstage at the age of seven, and was later discovered during [[Disney Channel]]'s nationwide search for new talent. She had starring roles in the series ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]'' (2008–2011), the film ''[[16 Wishes]]'' (2010), the series ''[[Jessie (2011 TV series)|Jessie]]'' (2011–2015), and the film ''[[Radio Rebel]]'' (2012). She also appeared in the drama film ''[[What If... (2010 film)|What If...]]'' (2010), the series ''[[Insatiable (TV series)|Insatiable]]'' (2018–2019), the comedy films ''[[The Opening Act]]'' (2020) and [[Shortcomings (film)|''Shortcomings'']] (2023), the thriller film ''[[Night Teeth]]'' (2021), and the [[Jeff Baena]] films ''[[Horse Girl]]'' (2020) and ''[[Spin Me Round]]'' (2022).

Ryan gained prominence in music by contributing vocals to the soundtracks of her Disney projects. She formed the [[indie rock]] band [[The Never Ending]] in 2013, with whom she released the EP [[One (The Never Ending EP)|''One'']] (2014).

==Early life==
Deborah Ann Ryan<ref name="Name">{{Cite tweet |user=DebbyRyan |number=282684428575186947 |title=@TheBeatlesWeen Deborah Ann.}}</ref><ref name=MiddleName>{{cite video |title=Fan's Dayyy! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ejzjfgtxyo |publisher=Debby Ryan's official YouTube channel |date=September 16, 2009 |access-date=October 28, 2012 |time=2:19 |quote=My full name is Deborah Ann...}}</ref> was born in [[Huntsville, Alabama]],<ref name=medianet>{{cite web |url=http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900077&type=ryan |publisher=Disney Channel Media Net |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921125958/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=900077&type=ryan |archive-date=September 21, 2013 |title=Debby Ryan "Jessie" |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=itYpAAAAIBAJ&pg=4797,429437&dq=debby-ryan+huntsville|title=Meet Debby Ryan|date=December 2, 2008|work=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]]|access-date=November 19, 2012}}</ref> on May 13, 1993,<ref name=medianet /> to Chris and Sandy (née Popp) Ryan.<ref>{{cite web |title=35 years ago today these two college students tied the knot and embarked on an unknown (although planned) future together. We never know where life will take us. Happy 35th to my husband Chris! May the rest of our lives be the best of our lives. #married #anniversary #Unknown |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6u0xnuF54/?hl=en |website=instagram.com}}</ref> She has a brother. Her mother is a teacher who was active in school plays.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/debby-ryan-insatiable-mental-health-120000571.html | title=Debby Ryan on "Insatiable," Mental Health, and the Pressure of Hollywood | date=August 18, 2018 }}</ref> Her father's job as a civilian consultant to the [[U.S. military]] required the family to move to numerous places around Europe, and they lived in Germany until she was 10.<ref name="peoplemagazine" /> She started performing in professional theaters at the age of seven on an American base in Germany.<ref name="peoplemagazine" /> She attended a German public school and an American public school and was also homeschooled.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/debby-ryan-vintage-shopping-insatiable-season-two | title=Thrifting with Debby Ryan in the East Village | date=October 23, 2019 }}</ref>
They then returned to the U.S. and settled in [[Texas]].<ref name="peoplemagazine" /><ref name="teenmagazine">[http://www.teenmag.com/seen-in-teen/making-the-magazine/debby-ryan-interview-2 Debby Ryan Teen Magazine interview] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310083033/http://www.teenmag.com/seen-in-teen/making-the-magazine/debby-ryan-interview-2 |date=March 10, 2010 }}</ref> She lived in [[Fort Hood]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2022/08/kellers-debby-ryan-is-growing-up-on-screen/ | title=Keller's Debby Ryan is Growing up on Screen | date=August 24, 2022 }}</ref> In a 2009 ''[[People Magazine]]'' interview, Ryan described herself as a "nerd" in school.<!--[http://justjaredjr.com/2009/04/18/debby-ryan-once-always-wildcat/ Debby Ryan: Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat]--><ref name="peoplemagazine">[http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20277213,00.html "Meet the co-stars: Debby Ryan"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108155105/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20277213,00.html |date=January 8, 2011 }} (May 2009). ''[[People Magazine]]''.</ref> She was bullied in middle school for being a mascot and a member of the school's chess club.<ref name="bully">{{cite web|url=http://www.fanlala.com/star/debbyryan/video/debby-ryans-important-message|title=Debby Ryan's important message|access-date=July 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090728083944/http://www.fanlala.com/star/debbyryan/video/debby-ryans-important-message|archive-date=July 28, 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Career==
[[File:DebbyRyanMay09.jpg|thumb|left|180px|upright=0.7|Ryan in May 2009]]
Ryan began appearing in television commercials in her early teen years. In 2006 she made her television debut on the show ''[[Barney & Friends]]''. Her first film role was in 2007 as a guest character in ''Barney: Let's Go to the Firehouse.'' She appeared in several commercials for [[iDog]] and various board games; she was in an iDog Dance commercial in 2008.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.debbyryan.com/The_Dream.html |title=Debby Ryan: The Dream|access-date=June 22, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080821230355/http://www.debbyryan.com/The_Dream.html |archive-date = August 21, 2008}}</ref> She also had a major role in the [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] feature film ''[[The Longshots]]'' as Edith. She played one of the main characters, [[Bailey Pickett]], on the [[Disney Channel Original Series]], ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]'', a sequel to the hit Disney Channel series ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]''. The series's pilot aired on September 26, 2008 in the United States, and was the most-watched series premiere in Canada on the [[Family Channel (Canadian TV network)|Family]] channel.<ref name="ShowPage">{{cite web|url=http://www.dcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3117282&type=lead|title=Disney Channel MediaNet|publisher=Disney Channel MediaNet|access-date=September 3, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080804065844/http://www.dcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3117282&type=lead|archive-date=August 4, 2008}}</ref><ref name="familyrating">Scott Campbell (October 20, 2008). [http://ca.news.finance.yahoo.com/s/20102008/30/link-f-cnw-suite-life-deck-sets-sail-family-channel-record.html The Suite Life on Deck sets sail on Family Channel with record-breaking premiere ratings]{{dead link|date=December 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}. ca.news.finance.yahoo.com. Accessed December 12, 2008.</ref> It was 2008's #1 scripted television series for teens, beating the veteran series ''[[Hannah Montana]]'' and ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'' in the ratings.<ref name="Disney Channel/DisneyChannel.com Highlights For 2008">{{cite press release |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20081223005687/en |title=Disney Channel/DisneyChannel.com Highlights For 2008| publisher=Business Wire |access-date=December 24, 2008}}</ref> It was also 2009's top-rated scripted series, outpacing other teenage shows.<ref name="suitelifeondeckseason3">{{cite web|url=http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/SLD_101909.doc|title=The Suite Life on Deck Season 3|publisher=Disney Channel Media Net|access-date=October 19, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113155606/http://disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2009/doc/SLD_101909.doc|archive-date=January 13, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Debby Rian at Movieguide Awards (cropped).jpg|thumbnail|right|180px|Ryan in February 2013]]

In 2009, Ryan landed a starring role in the independent feature film ''[[What If... (2010 film)|What If...]]'', alongside [[Kevin Sorbo]] and [[Kristy Swanson]]. Shot in [[Grand Rapids, Michigan|Grand Rapids]] and [[Manistee, Michigan]] in July 2009, it was released in theaters on August 20, 2010. It was produced by [[Pure Flix Entertainment]] and centers on a [[Christians|Christian]] family.<ref name="WhatIf">{{cite web| url=http://www.shineon-media.com/2009/07/09/debby-ryan-on-the-set-of-what-if/ | title= Debby Ryan on the set of What If!| publisher= shineon-media.com| access-date=July 29, 2008}}</ref><ref name="m">{{cite web| url= http://magicneverends.com/blog/debby-ryan-films-what-if-in-michigan/| title= Debby Ryan films What If in Michigan| publisher= magicneverends.com| access-date= July 29, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090808194954/http://magicneverends.com/blog/debby-ryan-films-what-if-in-michigan/| archive-date= August 8, 2009| url-status= dead| df= mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.associatedconten.com/article/1951428/what_if_movie_wraps_filming.html| title= What If Movie wraps filming| publisher= Associated Content| access-date= July 29, 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110904133744/http://www.associatedconten.com/article/1951428/what_if_movie_wraps_filming.html| archive-date= September 4, 2011| url-status= dead}}</ref> In October 2009, Ryan hosted the first Tween Girl Summit Music Festival.<ref name="summit">{{cite web|url=http://channels.isp.netscape.com/celebrity/story.jsp?idq=/ff/story/2171/20091007/1211000001.htm|title=Disney Channel's Debby Ryan Set to Host the First Allykatzz Tween Summit Music Festival|publisher=channel.isp.netscape.com|access-date=December 29, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> "Tween girls are drawn to talented performers who emanate the joy of life, and we are so happy to have teen favorite Debby Ryan as the first host of The Tween Summit Music Festival," said Denise Restauri, founder of The Tween Summit, AllyKatzz.com and AK Tweens.<ref name="summit"/> Ryan was set to headline the "Terrific Teen Tour", a concert series which co-headlined [[Mitchel Musso]], [[Jasmine Richards]] and [[Savannah Outen]] to start on July 9, 2009 and end on July 14, but it was canceled due to schedule conflicts.<ref name="wachoviacancel">{{cite web|url=http://www.wachoviaarena.com/eventdetails.aspx?eid=346|title=Wachovia Center -TTT- CANCELLED|publisher=Wachovia Center|access-date=July 6, 2009}}</ref> The tour would have been Ryan's debut as a live musician.<ref name="tour">{{cite web|url=http://www.wachoviaarena.com/eventdetails.aspx?eid=346 |title=Terrific Teen Tour |publisher=Wachoviaarena.com |access-date=October 28, 2013}}</ref> In 2010, she starred in the young adult film ''[[16 Wishes]],'' which introduced her to more mature audiences.<ref name="16wish">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/28/world-premiere-of-16-wishes-is-friday-cables-no-1-telecast-in-total-viewers/55568|title=World Premiere Of '16 Wishes' Is Friday Cable's No. 1 Telecast In Total Viewers|access-date=June 22, 2010|archive-date=July 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703070146/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/28/world-premiere-of-16-wishes-is-friday-cables-no-1-telecast-in-total-viewers/55568|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="16wish2">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/28/friday-cable-ratings-16-wishes-premieres-big-party-down-gravity-finales-finish-small/55571 |title=Friday Cable Ratings: 16 Wishes Premieres Big; Party Down, Gravity Finales Finish Small – Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers |access-date=April 4, 2012 |archive-date=July 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702004351/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/28/friday-cable-ratings-16-wishes-premieres-big-party-down-gravity-finales-finish-small/55571 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="16wish3">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/29/cable-tv-top-25-bet-awards-16-wishes-usaalgeria-match-top-weeks-cable-shows/55627|title=Cable TV Top 25: BET Awards, 16 Wishes, USA/Algeria Match Top Week's Cable Shows|access-date=June 22, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100702024618/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/29/cable-tv-top-25-bet-awards-16-wishes-usaalgeria-match-top-weeks-cable-shows/55627|archive-date=July 2, 2010}}</ref> She watched numerous [[Brat Pack (actors)|Brat Pack]] movies to prepare for the role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.scholastic.com/ink_splot_26/2010/06/debby-ryan-gets-16-wishes.html |title=Debby Ryan gets ''16 Wishes'' |publisher=Blog.scholastic.com |date=June 18, 2010 |access-date=October 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406111544/http://blog.scholastic.com/ink_splot_26/2010/06/debby-ryan-gets-16-wishes.html |archive-date=April 6, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

On March 25, 2011, Ryan starred in ''[[The Suite Life Movie]]'', based on the show she had starred in.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2011/dc_slodmovie_020311.doc |title=Zack & Cody Continue The 'Suite' Adventure With The Premiere Of "The Suite Life Movie," Friday, March 25 On Disney Channel |format=[[Microsoft Word|DOC]] |publisher=[[The Walt Disney Company]] |date=February 3, 2011 |access-date=February 4, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710133751/http://www.disneychannelmedianet.com/DNR/2011/dc_slodmovie_020311.doc |archive-date=July 10, 2011 }}</ref> On March 29, she released the promotional single "Made of Matches",<ref name="emporium"/> which served as the theme of the [[Discovery Family]] show ''[[R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour]]'', in which she starred in one episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/as-featured-in-r.l.-stines/id429332713|title=As Featured in R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: Wrong Number by Debby Ryan|work=iTunes|access-date=May 13, 2010}}</ref> ''The Suite Life on Deck'' finished its run on May 6, 2011. On July 6, she released her debut solo single, the [[alternative hip hop]] song ''[[We Ended Right]]'', featuring Chad Hively & Chase Ryan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-ended-right-feat.-chad/id447805048|title=We Ended Right (feat. Chad Hively & Chase Ryan) – Single by Debby Ryan – iTunes United States|date=July 3, 2011|publisher=iTunes Store (US). Apple|access-date=September 27, 2012}}</ref> The song was released from her own label, the [[Ryan River Studio]], founded with her brother, Chase Ryan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/we-ended-right-feat.-chad/id447805048|title=We Ended Right (feat. Chad Hively & Chase Ryan) – Single by Debby Ryan – iTunes Australia|date=July 3, 2011|publisher=iTunes Store (AU). Apple|access-date=September 27, 2012}}</ref> Also in 2011, it was announced that Ryan landed her own Disney Channel series called ''[[Jessie (2011 TV series)|Jessie]]'', which debuted in September 2011.<ref name="LATimesMarch16">{{cite news |first=Lacey|last=Rose |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/sns-rt-television-us-debbyrtre72f1nf-20110316,0,7253771.story |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320041219/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/sns-rt-television-us-debbyrtre72f1nf-20110316,0,7253771.story |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 20, 2011 |title=Suite Life starlet gets own Disney Channel series |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=March 16, 2011 |access-date=March 16, 2011}}</ref> The show follows a girl who moves from [[Texas]] to [[New York City]] to become a star but becomes a nanny instead for a family with four children.<ref name="LATimesMarch16"/> ''Jessie'' is a show she also helped create, relating that she wanted her character to relate to herself.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.relatemag.com/2011/07/chit-chatting-with-debby-ryan/ |title=Chit Chatting with Debby Ryan |first=Jill |last=Sheets |date=July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919201807/http://www.relatemag.com/2011/07/chit-chatting-with-debby-ryan/ |archive-date=September 19, 2011 |publisher=Relate Magazine |url-status=dead }}</ref> Ryan directed the season three episode "Coffee Talk", making her the youngest female director for a Disney Channel production.<ref>{{cite news |first=Don |last=Kaplan|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/debby-ryan-directing-jessie-article-1.1777603 |title=Debby Ryan is directing an episode of Disney Channel hit 'Jessie' |newspaper=[[New York Daily News]] |date=May 5, 2014 |access-date=May 15, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.seventeen.com/entertainment/reviews/debby-ryan-youngest-disney-director |title=How I Did It: Debby Ryan On Being The Youngest Ever Disney Director |first=Alex |last=Abel |publisher=Seventeen.com |date=August 21, 2014 |access-date=August 24, 2014}}</ref> Additionally, in a shift towards a more mature role, she guest starred in an episode of the show ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'' as a recovering drug addict.
[[File:The Never Ending 2014.png|thumb|left|220px|Ryan performing with [[The Never Ending]] in August 2014]]

On February 17, 2012, Ryan starred in another Disney Channel movie entitled ''[[Radio Rebel]]'' as Tara, a very shy teenage who dreads speaking to anyone in her school, but in the privacy of her bedroom, she incorporates the most famous radio persona of the internet under the nickname 'Radio Rebel'. She released a cover version of "[[We Got the Beat#Debby Ryan version|We Got the Beat]]", by [[The Go-Go's]], as the promotional single for the film on February 21.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/radio-rebel-mw0002304545|title=Original Soundtrack Radio Rebel|publisher=AllMusic|date=October 28, 2012 |access-date=January 1, 2013}}</ref> On August 31, 2012, she voiced the character Spike in the [[Tinker Bell]] film ''[[Secret of the Wings]]''. Also in 2012, she formed the indie band [[The Never Ending]] with guitarist Kyle Moore and drummer Johnny Franco.<ref name=fanlala2013>{{cite web|url=http://www.fanlala.com/news/exclusive-interview-debby-ryan|title=EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Debby Ryan|publisher=Fanlala|access-date=October 19, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218050044/http://www.fanlala.com/news/exclusive-interview-debby-ryan|archive-date=December 18, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> She plays several instruments, including the guitar, piano, and keyboard.<ref name="Debby Ryan – Lyrics sketchpad">{{cite web|author1=TigerBeatTV|title=OMG! What Is INSIDE Debby's Purse! (Tiger Beat & BOP)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LfxRqtYAMo|website=www.youtube.com|date=March 25, 2009 |publisher=Tiger Beat TV|access-date=December 1, 2015}}</ref>

In July 2012, Ryan started work on a clothing line for 2013. She said she was in the beginning stages of building herself a fashion brand and revealed that she has been looking into designers and interviewing brands she might like to work with.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 14, 2009 |title=Debby Ryan Is Working On A Clothing Line |url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/07/09/debby-ryan-is-working-on-a-clothing-line/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021073457/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/07/09/debby-ryan-is-working-on-a-clothing-line/ |archive-date=October 21, 2012 |access-date=June 5, 2009 |publisher=Disney Dreaming}}</ref> In 2013, Ryan starred in the film ''[[Kristin's Christmas Past]]'' as Haddie. She recorded an appearance in the film ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'', released on March 21, 2014, as Savana, but the scene was deleted. The scene was later reinstated in the Blu-ray release's extended version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/movies/news/a467528/peter-serafinowicz-dexter-fletcher-cast-in-the-muppets-again.html |title=Peter Serafinowicz, Dexter Fletcher cast in 'The Muppets... Again' |work=[[Digital Spy]] |date=March 21, 2013 |first=Justin |last=Harp |access-date=July 6, 2013}}</ref> On June 1, The Never Ending released their debut single, "Mulholland Drive", with a premiere on the [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] website.<ref name="billMD">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6106451/debby-ryan-never-ending-song-premiere-mulholland-drive-stream|title=The Never Ending Song Premiere: Hear 'Mulholland Drive' From Debby Ryan's Band|magazine=Billboard|date=January 2014}}</ref> Their debut EP ''[[One (The Never Ending album)|One]]'' was released on June 24,<ref name="onebillboard">{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5908256/debby-ryan-announces-debut-album-one-for-june|title=Debby Ryan Announces Debut Album 'One'|publisher=Billboard|date=May 30, 2011|access-date=June 4, 2011}}</ref> featuring album art with a circus-theme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teeninfonet.com/2014/03/18/debby-ryan-shares-sneak-peek-photo-from-circus-themed-music-video/|title=Debby Ryan Shares Sneak Peek Photo From Circus-Themed Music Video|work=Teen Infonet|date=January 2014|access-date=August 19, 2015|archive-date=March 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330112628/http://teeninfonet.com/2014/03/18/debby-ryan-shares-sneak-peek-photo-from-circus-themed-music-video/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She also appeared in the show TV series ''[[Mighty Med]]'' as Jade and was guest mentor in the fifth season of ''[[Fashion Police]]''. On April 17, 2015, an episode of [[Girl Meets World]] premiered featuring Ryan as Aubrey Macavoy.<ref>{{cite magazine|author1=Nivea Serrao|title='Girl Meets World' fan recap: Demolition Debby|url=http://community.ew.com/2015/04/18/girl-meets-world-debby-ryan-what-the-what/|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=June 12, 2015|date=April 18, 2015}}</ref> On June 23, 2015, The Never Ending debuted their new single, titled "[[Secondhand (Song)|Secondhand]]".<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://backstagegoss.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/new-music-secondhand-the-never-ending/|title=New Music–Secondhand:The Never Ending|access-date=July 9, 2016|work=BackstageGoss|date=July 3, 2015}}</ref> Later that year, the band toured as an opening act for the North American leg of [[Fifth Harmony]]'s [[The Reflection Tour|Reflection Tour]].<ref>{{cite web|author1=BRIE HIRAMINE|title=Debby Ryan Is Going on Tour With Fifth Harmony|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/debby-ryan-is-going-on-tour-with-fifth-harmony-56906|website=J-14|access-date=June 12, 2015|date=April 24, 2015}}</ref>

In 2016, Ryan was cast in the [[NBC]] police series ''[[The Mysteries of Laura]]'' in season two as Lucy Diamond, Laura's drugged and trouble-making younger paternal half-sister and the half-aunt of Nicholas and Harrison.<ref name="auto"/> At the same time, Ryan was confirmed in the cast of comedy series ''[[Sing It!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/thefinebros/status/673985850565201920|title=Fun times on SING IT|publisher=The Fine Bros|access-date=January 10, 2016|date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> The show debuted on May 25, 2016, at [[YouTube Red]], a paid service of [[Streaming media|streaming]] original series and movies, similar to [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mandfilms.com/projects/sing-it/|title=Sing It-Mandeville Films|publisher=Mand Films|access-date=January 10, 2016|date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> Ryan played Holli Holiday, a famous and egocentric singer, who uses the fictional talent show ''Sing It!'' to self-promote.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://broadmark.de/allgemein/youtube-red-originals-serien-und-filme-mit-pewdiepie-fine-brothers-und-co/38289/|title=YouTube Red Originals: Serien und Filme mit PewDiePie, Fine Brothers und Co.|publisher=BroadMark|access-date=January 10, 2016|date=November 17, 2015|archive-date=December 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229181518/http://broadmark.de/allgemein/youtube-red-originals-serien-und-filme-mit-pewdiepie-fine-brothers-und-co/38289/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The character was inspired by [[Paula Abdul]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/tv/186639_sing_it_trailer_exclusive/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Debby Ryan Channels Her Inner Paula Abdul on YouTube Red's 'American Idol' Send-Up, 'SING IT!'|publisher=Entertainment Online|access-date=January 10, 2016|date=November 17, 2015}}</ref> On August 22, Ryan was confirmed to join the [[VH1]] drama series ''[[Daytime Divas]]'', based on the book ''Satan's Sisters'' by former ''[[The View (talk show)|The View]]'' host [[Star Jones]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nadiricreativemedia.com/satans-sisters-series-coming-to-vh1-based-on-star-jones-book/|title=Satan's Sisters Series Coming to VH1 Based on Star Jones' Book|work=Nadiric Creative Media|access-date=December 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220045737/http://www.nadiricreativemedia.com/satans-sisters-series-coming-to-vh1-based-on-star-jones-book/|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The series debuted on June 5, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vh1.com/news/lserkx/star-jones-the-view-daytime-divas-tichina-arnold-mckinley-freeman|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220814120657/https://www.vh1.com/news/lserkx/star-jones-the-view-daytime-divas-tichina-arnold-mckinley-freeman|url-status=live|archive-date=August 14, 2022|title= VH1 Announces Cast Of Star Jones' Drama Series Daytime Divas|work=VH1|access-date=December 4, 2016}}</ref> She will play Maddie Finn, an ex-host of ''The Lunch Hour'' and rival of Kibby, who wants to return to the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/daytime-divas-kelly-osbourne-la-la-anthony-cast-1201848027/|title='Daytime Divas': Kelly Osbourne, La La Anthony, Six More Join Cast|work=Deadline |date=November 3, 2016|access-date=December 4, 2016}}</ref>

In June 2017, Ryan announced via her [[Instagram]] account that Netflix had ordered ''[[Insatiable (TV series)|Insatiable]]'' to series, after previously being passed on by The CW. The first season premiered on August 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popbuzz.co.uk/tv-film/news/debby-ryan-netflix-show/#cQKw8kGpXfth5Az6.97|title=Debby Ryan Has A New Netflix Show And It'll Be Your Next Obsession}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/article/netflix-talks-pick-debby-ryans-failed-cw-pilot-ins-256629|title=Netflix in talks to pick up Debby Ryan's failed CW pilot Insatiable|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=June 11, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/debby-ryans-new-netflix-show-sounds-like-a-throwback-to-dark-90s-teen-movies-in-the-best-way-63662 |title=Debby Ryan's New Netflix Show Sounds Like A Throwback To Dark '90s Teen Movies In The Best Way|first=Sabienna|last=Bowman|date=June 11, 2017 }}</ref> On February 14, 2020, the series was cancelled after two seasons.<ref name="Cancellation">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/insatiable-canceled-netflix-after-two-seasons-1202860136/|title='Insatiable' Canceled By Netflix After Two Seasons|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|last2=Petski|first2=Denise|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=February 14, 2020|access-date=February 14, 2020}}</ref>

In 2020, Ryan co-starred with [[Alison Brie]] in the psychological drama film ''[[Horse Girl]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Nick |title=Horse Girl movie review & film summary (2020) Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/horse-girl-movie-review-2020 |access-date=2021-06-06 |website=Roger Ebert |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wehrstedt |first=Lisa |date=2021-05-16 |title=Happiest Season stars reunite on new comedy movie |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a36440715/alison-brie-aubrey-plaza-new-film-spin-me-round/ |access-date=2021-06-06 |website=Digital Spy |language=en-GB}}</ref> She called the film a turning point in her career, reasoning that "I think that there is no going back after this; … That being said, I admire being in different processes, in different genres, with different storytellers, and it’s incredible on-the-job training — it’s like going back and majoring in something that you never even took as an elective in high school."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Nordstrom |first=Leigh |date=2020-02-04 |title=Sundance 2020: Debby Ryan Grows Up for 'Horse Girl' |url=https://wwd.com/eye/people/sundance-2020-debby-ryan-grows-up-for-horse-girl-1203459603/ |access-date=2021-06-06 |website=WWD |language=en-US}}</ref> In the same year, Ryan was cast in Netflix's thriller ''[[Night Teeth]]'', directed by Adam Randall.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/netflix-night-teeth-jorge-lendeborg-jr-debby-ryan-lucy-fry-alfie-allen-1202850158/|title=Netflix Sets Jorge Lendeborg Jr For Lead In 'Night Teeth;' Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry & Alfie Allen Bring The Terror|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=February 3, 2020|access-date=February 7, 2020}}</ref> She also appeared in ''[[The Opening Act]]'' directed by [[Steve Byrne]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/cedric-the-entertainer-whitney-cummings-ken-jeong-jermaine-fowler-the-opening-act-movie-1202431578/|title=Cedric The Entertainer, Whitney Cummings, Ken Jeong, Jermaine Fowler & More Added To 'The Opening Act'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|date=July 23, 2018|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref>

Ryan would join [[Alison Brie]] in another movie called ''[[Spin Me Round]]'' in 2022, and then appear in four episodes of the Peacock Original series ''[[The Resort (TV series)|The Resort]]'' the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=2022-01-28 |title=Luis Gerardo Méndez, Debby Ryan Among Seven Cast in Peacock Comedy Series 'The Resort' |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/luis-gerardo-mendez-debby-ryan-peacock-comedy-series-the-resort-1235166543/ |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, Ryan appeared in ''[[Shortcomings (film)|Shortcomings]]'', an Asian American relationship drama directed by [[Randall Park]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=2022-08-30 |title=Randall Park's Directorial Debut 'Shortcomings' to Star Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola and Ally Maki (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/randall-park-shortcomings-cast-justin-h-min-sherry-cola-ally-maki-1235354742/ |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Ryan is a Christian.<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Ewald |url=http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=1231 |title=Debby Ryan's "Suite" Life Leads to "What If" Role |publisher=Christiancinema.com |date=January 4, 2010 |access-date=October 28, 2013 |archive-date=October 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031072257/http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=1231 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She is fluent in German.<ref name="peoplemagazine" />

She dated [[Twenty One Pilots]] drummer [[Josh Dun]] from May 2013 to September 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/17881/20140328/debby-ryan-instagram-jessie-star-boyfriend-josh-dun-named-hot-young-couple-2014-see-pics.htm|title=Debby Ryan Instagram: 'Jessie' Star and Boyfriend Josh Dun Named Hot, Young Couple of 2014?|publisher=Fashion & Style|date=March 28, 2014|access-date=June 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714150615/http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/17881/20140328/debby-ryan-instagram-jessie-star-boyfriend-josh-dun-named-hot-young-couple-2014-see-pics.htm|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> and they resumed their relationship at an unknown date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.disneydreaming.com/2014/01/03/debby-ryans-new-years-eve-kiss-with-boyfriend-joshua-dun/|title=Debby Ryan's New Year's Eve Kiss With Boyfriend Joshua Dun|publisher=Disney Dreaming|date=January 3, 2014|access-date=June 27, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714154222/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2014/01/03/debby-ryans-new-years-eve-kiss-with-boyfriend-joshua-dun/|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> They were married in [[Austin, Texas]] on December 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Actress Debby Ryan and Twenty One Pilots' Joshua Dun Planned Their Whirlwind Austin Wedding in Just 28 Days|url=https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/debby-ryan-joshua-dun-twenty-one-pilots-wedding|last=Macon|first=Alexandra|website=[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|date=May 21, 2020|language=en|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref>

In March 2015, Ryan revealed that she had once been in an abusive relationship, though she described it as a professional relationship rather than a romantic one.<ref>{{cite journal|first=Tehrane|last=Firman|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/entertainment/2015-03/debby-ryan-dating-violence-interview|title=Exclusive: Debby Ryan Is Campaigning Against Dating Violence—and Opening Up About Her Own Abuse|journal=[[Teen Vogue]]|date=March 2015|access-date=March 10, 2015}}</ref> She explained that "it was such [[emotional manipulation]] to the point where it became physical", and the experience inspired her to team up with Mary Kay and Love is Respect for their "Don't Look Away" anti-[[domestic violence]] campaign.<ref>{{cite journal|first=Sierra|last=Marquina|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/debby-ryan-reveals-she-was-in-an-abusive-relationship--201593|title=Debby Ryan Reveals She Was in an Abusive Relationship: Once Someone "Puts Their Hand on You," It's Over|journal=[[US Weekly]]|date=March 9, 2015|access-date=March 30, 2015}}</ref>

In April 2016, Ryan was arrested for [[driving under the influence]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=Nancy|last1=Dillon|first2=Peter|last2=Sblendorio|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/disney-star-debby-ryan-reportedly-arrested-drunk-driving-article-1.2599806|title=Disney star Debby Ryan arrested for drunk driving |website=[[New York Daily News]]|date=April 13, 2016 |access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|first=Derek|last=Lawrence|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/13/disney-star-dui|title=Disney Channel star arrested for DUI|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=April 13, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2016|archive-date=April 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417150203/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/04/13/disney-star-dui|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was initially charged with felony DUI, which was later reduced to two misdemeanors, and was released after posting $100,000 bail.<ref>{{cite web|first=Erica|last=Russell|url=http://popcrush.com/debby-ryan-arrested-for-dui/|title=Debby Ryan Pleads No Contest to Reckless Driving in DUI Case|website=PopCrush|date=July 1, 2016}}</ref> On June 30, she pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was sentenced to three years of probation, community service, and attending a DUI program.<ref name=DUIcase>{{cite web|first=Francesca|last=Bacardi|url=http://m.eonline.com/news/756504/disney-star-debby-ryan-arrested-for-dui |title=Disney Star Debby Ryan Pleads No Contest in DUI Case|access-date=July 9, 2016|work=ENews|date=July 2016}}</ref>

As of March 2023, Ryan and her husband live in [[Columbus, Ohio]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Architectural Digest |date=March 21, 2023 |url=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/inside-debby-ryan-and-josh-duns-treehouse-fantasy-home-in-columbus-ohio/amp }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Josh Dun and Debbie Ryan's Columbus home featured in Architectural Digest |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/real-estate/2023/03/22/josh-dun-debby-ryans-columbus-home-featured-in-architectural-digest/70038466007/ |website=www.dispatch.com}}</ref>

==Artistry==
In a 2009 ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' interview, Ryan stated that her ''Suite Life'' co-star, [[Brenda Song]], was her acting idol.<ref name="peoplemagazine" /> In a March 2009 interview, she revealed that she also looked up to [[Meryl Streep]], calling Streep "so profoundly thought-provoking and life-changing". She has said that her other role models include [[Anne Hathaway]], [[Rachel McAdams]] and [[Tobey Maguire]].

Ryan has said that her musical style includes [[folk music|folk]], [[indie pop]], and [[country music|country]].<ref name="MTV 2013">{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704512/debby-ryan-debut-taylor-swift-katy-perry.jhtml|title=Taylor Swift, Katy Perry Helped Inspire Debby Ryan's Debut Album|publisher=MTV|access-date=October 19, 2009}}</ref> She cited [[The Lumineers]], [[Mumford & Sons]], [[April Smith and the Great Picture Show]] and [[Tom Petty]] as influences for her band's debut EP.<ref name="MTV 2013" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/actress-singer-and-songwriter-debby-ryan/528cda9b78c90a6fa5000028|title=Debby Ryan Talks Music, Disney & Hollywood|publisher=Huffington Post|access-date=October 19, 2009}}</ref> When asked about musical tastes, she said, "I love jazz! I love singing it. I also love country! My brother loves rock; he also has this chill [[Jason Mraz]]-like style. So basically, my answer is: jazz-country-rock-alternative? I have no idea! But I honestly would love to make country music."


'''Debby Ryan''' (born [[May 13]], [[1993]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actress]] best known for her role as [[Bailey Pickett]] on the [[Disney Channel]] sitcom ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]''.
==Biography==
From a young age, she was involved in basic theatre productions and shows in a public school in North Texas. She was never famous but managed to get the role of [[Bailey Pickett]] in the new [[List of Disney Channel series|Disney Channel Original Series]] [[The Suite Life on Deck]]. She moved to [[Germany]] at 7 years of age (2000) and got involved in professional theatre production. She settled back in United States at 10 years of age when she realized that she wanted to act full-time.<ref name="bio">{{citeweb|url=http://www.debbyryan.com/The_Dream.html|title=Debby Ryan: The Dream|accessdate=2008-06-22}}</ref> Ryan can speak German along with English, her primary language. Ryan has debuted in 2007 as a guest character in ''Barney: Let's Go to the Firehouse''. She was in the [[Ice Cube]] movie [[The Longshots]], with Keke Palmer. Ryan has played in many theatre productions. She can perform modern, hip hop and military dances. She is to play one of the main characters, ''[[Bailey Pickett]]'' in ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]'', replacing [[Ashley Tisdale]], who left due to scheduling commitments.
==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Film===
*2008 - ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]'' as [[Bailey Pickett]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
*2008 - ''[[The Longshots]]'' as Edith
! scope="col" | Year
=== Video ===
! scope="col" | Title
*2007 - ''Barney: Let's Go to the Firehouse'' as Teenager Girl
! scope="col" | Role
*Greatest Story Ever Told (In German) - Tochter
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
*Nerd Law Series - Star Trek Nerd
|-
*Not Alone - Invisible Girl
| 2007
| ''[[Barney & Friends|Barney: Let's Go to the Firehouse]]''
| Teenage Girl
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[The Longshots]]''
| Edith Smith
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[What If... (2010 film)|What If...]]''
| Kimberly "Kim" Walker
|
|-
| 2011
| ''The Hangover Hollywood''
| Herself
| Short film
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Secret of the Wings]]''
| Spike
| Voice role
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]''
| Savana
| Extended version scene
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Rip Tide (film)|Rip Tide]]''
| Cora
|
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2018
| ''Cover Versions''
| Maple
|
|-
| ''[[Grace (2018 film)|Grace]]''
| Nicole
|
|-
| ''[[Every Day (2018 film)|Every Day]]''
| Jolene
|
|-
| ''[[Life of the Party (2018 film)|Life of the Party]]''
| Jennifer
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| ''[[Horse Girl]]''
| Nikki
|
|-
| ''[[The Opening Act]]''
|Jen
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Night Teeth]]''
| Blaire
|
|-
| 2022
|''[[Spin Me Round (film)|Spin Me Round]]''
| Susie
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2023
|''[[Shortcomings (film)|Shortcomings]]''
| Sasha
|
|-
|''[[Fast X]]''
| Herself
| Cameo
|-
| 2024
|''[[Turtles All the Way Down (film)|Turtles All The Way Down]]''
| Quinn
|
|-
|}


===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Barney & Friends]]''
| Debby
| Recurring role ([[Barney & Friends#Children|Season 10]])
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream]]''
| Herself
| Episode: "Hello Hollywood"
|-
| 2008–2011
| rowspan="2"| ''[[The Suite Life on Deck]]''
| [[Bailey Pickett]]
| Main role
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2009
| Princess Zaria
| Episode: "Can You Dig It?"
|-
| ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]''
| rowspan="2" | Bailey Pickett
| Episode: "[[Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana#Part 1: "Cast-Away (To Another Show)"|Cast Away (To Another Show)]]"
|-
| ''[[Hannah Montana]]''
| Episode: "[[Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana#Part 3: "Super(stitious) Girl"|Super(stitious) Girl]]"
|-
| 2010
| ''[[16 Wishes]]''
| Abigail "Abby" Jensen
| rowspan="2" | Television film
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2011
| ''[[The Suite Life Movie]]''
| [[Bailey Pickett]]
|-
| ''[[R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series]]''
| Steffani Howard
| Episode: "Wrong Number"
|-
| ''[[PrankStars]]''
| Herself
| Episode: "Something to Chew On"
|-
| ''[[Disney's Friends for Change Games]]''
| Herself / Contestant
| 5 episodes, part of Blue Team
|-
| ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]''
| Hayley
| Episode: "The Breaking Point"
|-
| 2011–2015
| ''[[Jessie (2011 TV series)|Jessie]]''
| Jessie Prescott
| Lead role<br>directed 4 episodes
|-
| rowspan="5" | 2012
| ''[[So Random!]]''
| Herself
| Episode: "Cole & Dylan Sprouse"
|-
| ''[[Zeke and Luther]]''
| Courtney Mills
| Episode: "There's No Business Like Bro Business"
|-
| ''[[The Glades (TV series)|The Glades]]''
| Christa Johnson
| Episode: "Fountain of Youth"
|-
| ''[[Radio Rebel]]''
| Tara Adams
| Television film
|-
| ''[[Austin & Ally]]''
| Jessie Prescott
| Episode: "Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year"
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2013
| ''[[The Coppertop Flop Show]]''
| Herself
| 2 episodes
|-
| ''[[Good Luck Charlie]]''
| Jessie Prescott
| Episode: "Good Luck Jessie: NYC Christmas"
|-
| ''[[Kristin's Christmas Past]]''
| Haddie
| Television film
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2014
| ''[[Mighty Med]]''
| Jade / Remix
| Episode: "Guitar Superhero"
|-
| ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]''
| Jessie Prescott
| Voice; episode: "Halloween Night at the Museum"
|-
| ''[[Fashion Police]]''
| Guest mentor
| Episode: "Debby Ryan and Jamie Chung"
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2015
| ''[[Girl Meets World]]''
| Aubrey
| Episode: "Girl Meets Demolition"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksitetv.com/girl-meets-world/girl-meets-world-spoiler-photos-girl-meets-what-the-what/62024 |title=Girl Meets World Spoiler Photos: "Girl Meets What The What"|work=KSiteTV|last=Byrne|first=Craig|date=March 30, 2015|access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Goldie & Bear]]''
| Thumbelina
| Voice; episode: "Thumbulina's Wild Ride"
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2016
| ''[[The Mysteries of Laura]]''
| Lucy Diamond
| Episodes: "Unknown Caller" and "End of Watch"
|-
| ''[[Sing It!]]''
| Holli Holiday
| Main role
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| ''[[Daytime Divas]]''
| Maddie Finn
| Episodes: "Lunch Is on Us" and "Shut It Down"
|-
| ''[[The Talk (talk show)|The Talk]]''
| Guest host
| Episode: "May 17"
|-
| 2018–2019
| ''[[Insatiable (TV series)|Insatiable]]''
| Patricia "Patty" Bladell
| Lead role
|-
| 2022
| ''[[The Resort (American TV series)|The Resort]]''
| Hanna
| Recurring role
|-
| 2023–present
| ''[[Velma (TV series)|Velma]]''
| Krista
| Voice; recurring role
|-
|}


==Commercials==
==Discography==
{{for|the discography with her band|The Never Ending}}
*Game of Life: Twists and Turns (2007)<ref name="bio"/>
*iDog Amp'd (2007)<ref name="bio"/>


== Theatre ==
===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
'''All Performed At Fossil Hill Middle School, Keller, Texas:'''
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions
*Aladin
! scope="col"| Title
*Once Upon A Wolf
! scope="col"| Year
*Stuart Little
! scope="col"| Album
*Oklohoma!
|-
*The Diviners
! scope="row"| "[[We Ended Right]]"<ref name=endedright>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-ended-right-feat.-chad/id447805048|title=We Ended Right (feat. Chad Hively & Chase Ryan) – Single|work=iTunes|access-date=May 13, 2010}}</ref><br />{{small|(featuring Chad Hively and Chase Ryan)}}
'''Other Places:'''
| 2011
*God Came Near - Mary
| {{n/a|Non-album single}}
*Family Production Series - Gussie Mae
|-
*Broken Hearts - Brittany
|}
*The Heart of Christmas - Karen

*Nuncrackers - Maria Montini
===Other appearances===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"| Song
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Hakuna Matata (song)|Hakuna Matata]]"
|rowspan=3| 2010
| ''[[Disneymania 7]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "A Wish Comes True Everyday"
|rowspan=2| ''[[16 Wishes#Soundtrack|16 Wishes]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Open Eyes"
|-
! scope="row"| "Made of Matches"
| 2011
| ''[[The Haunting Hour: The Series]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Hey, Jessie"
|rowspan=3| 2012
| ''[[Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "[[We Got the Beat]]"
| ''[[Radio Rebel]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Deck the Halls]]"
| ''[[Disney Channel Holiday Playlist]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Favorite Time of Year"
|rowspan=2| 2013
| ''[[Disney Holidays Unwrapped]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Face 2 Face"<br>{{small|(with [[Ross Lynch]])}}
| ''[[Austin & Ally: Turn It Up]]''
|-
! scope="row"| "Best Year"
| 2014
| ''[[Disney Channel Play It Loud]]''
|-
|}

===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col"| Song
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Director
|-
! colspan=3| As lead artist
|-
! scope="row"| "A Wish Comes True Every Day"
| rowspan=2| 2010
| [[Peter DeLuise]]
|-
! scope="row"| "Deck the Halls"
| {{n/a}}
|-
! scope="row"| "We Got the Beat"
| 2012
| [[Peter Howitt]]
|-
! colspan=3| As guest appearance
|-
! scope="row" | "Ever Enough"<br>{{nowrap|(by A Rocket to the Moon)}}
| 2013
| Mark Staubach<ref>{{cite news|last=Gottlieb|first=Steven|title=A Rocket To The Moon "Never Enough" (Mark Staubach, Dir.)|url=http://www.videostatic.com/watch-it/2013/02/22/rocket-moon-never-enough-mark-staubach-dir|newspaper=VideoStatic|date=February 22, 2013|access-date=June 13, 2013}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | "Level of Concern"<br>(by [[Twenty One Pilots]])
| 2020
| Reel Bear Media<ref name="variety">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/music/news/twenty-one-pilots-level-of-concern-quarantine-video-1234576099/|title=Twenty One Pilots Offer a Danceable Quarantine Anthem with 'Level of Concern' (Watch)|last=Willman|first=Chris|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=April 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410122132/https://variety.com/2020/music/news/twenty-one-pilots-level-of-concern-quarantine-video-1234576099/|archive-date=April 10, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=April 19, 2020}}</ref>
|}

===Production and songwriting credits===
{| class="wikitable collapsible collapsed" style="margin:1em auto 1em auto; text-align:center;"
! colspan="5"| Production and songwriting
|-
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Artist(s)
! scope="col"| Album
! scope="col"| Notes
|-
! scope="row"| "Feel My Heart"
| rowspan="5"| 2009
| rowspan="5"| Chase Ryan
| rowspan="5"| ''Feel My Heart''
| rowspan="5"| Co-producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feel-my-heart/id337808780|title=Chase Ryan&nbsp;– Feel My Heart – EP|publisher=iTunes|date=October 23, 2012 |access-date=October 31, 2012}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Saying Goodbye"
|-
! scope="row"| "Still Need You"
|-
! scope="row"| "Forecast"
|-
! scope="row"| "Dream This Town"
|-
! scope="row"| "Open Eyes"
| rowspan="3"| 2010
| rowspan="2"|Debby Ryan
| ''[[16 Wishes]]''
| Songwriter<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/open-eyes-mt0036607283|title=Debby Ryan – Open Eyes|publisher=AllMusic|date=October 23, 2012 |access-date=October 31, 2012}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Made Of Matches"
| {{n/a}}
| Songwriter, Producer<ref name=emporium>{{cite web|url=http://www.cartoondollemporium.com/cdeblog/?p=1357|title=Debby Ryan – Made of Matches|publisher=Cartoon Doll|date=October 23, 2012|access-date=October 31, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191646/http://www.cartoondollemporium.com/cdeblog/?p=1357|archive-date=October 29, 2013}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Innocent Love"
| Chase Ryan
| ''Innocent Love''
| Co-producer<ref name="Chase Ryan – Innocent Love">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/chase-ryan/id337808927|title=Chase Ryan – Innocent Love|publisher=iTunes|date=October 23, 2012 |access-date=October 31, 2012}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "We Ended Right"
| 2011
| Debby Ryan, Chase Ryan and Cad Hively
| ''[[Radio Rebel]]''
| Songwriter, Co-producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/radio-rebel-mw0002304545|title=Original Soundtrack Radio Rebel|publisher=AllMusic|date=October 23, 2012 |access-date=October 31, 2012}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "Mulholland Drive
| rowspan="6"| 2014
| rowspan="5"| [[The Never Ending]]
| rowspan="5"| ''[[One (the Never Ending album)|One]]''
| rowspan="6"| Co-producer<ref name="Chase Ryan – Innocent Love"/>
|-
! scope="row"| "Ruthless"
|-
! scope="row"| "Before I Go Upstairs"
|-
! scope="row"| "Call Me Up"
|-
! scope="row"| "When the Dark Falls"
|-
! scope="row"| "Best Year"
| Debby Ryan
| ''[[Disney Channel: Play It Loud]]''
|-
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Association
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| scope="row" | 2008
| rowspan=2|Celebrity Love Awards
| Favorite Actress
| rowspan=8| ''The Suite Life on Deck''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="zackandcodyawards">{{cite web |url=http://fansteam.blogspot.com.br/p/zack-cody-gemelos-bordo.html|title=Zack & Cody Cast Awards |date=July 13, 2010|work=Fanstream}}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" rowspan=3|2009
| Favorite Actress
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="zackandcodyawards"/>
|-
| scope="row" rowspan=2|[[Popstar! Magazine|Poptastic Awards]]
| Favorite Television Actress
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=pop2009>{{cite web|url=http://www.popstaronline.com/popstar-poptastic-awards-nominees/|title=Popstar! Poptastic Awards Nominees!|date=July 13, 2010|work=Popstar Online|access-date=August 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205182354/http://www.popstaronline.com/popstar-poptastic-awards-nominees/|archive-date=February 5, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" | Female Newcomer
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=pop2009/>
|-
| scope="row" rowspan=4|2010
| Celebrity Love Awards
| Favorite Actress
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="zackandcodyawards"/>
|-
| scope="row" | Hollywood Teen TV Awards
| Teen Pick Actress: Comedy
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="hollytv">[http://hollywoodteentv.com/2010/07/04/hollywood-teen-tv-awards Hollywood Teen TV Awards] hollywoodtentv.com. Accessed July 13, 2010.</ref>
|-
| scope="row" | Body Peace Award
| Outstanding Advocate
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="seventeen">{{cite web |url=http://www.seventeen.com/health/peace/body-peace-debby-ryan |title=Body Peace Awards |year=2010 |access-date=June 15, 2010}}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" | [[Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards]]
| Best Television Actress
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="zackandcodyawards"/>
|-
| scope="row" | 2011
| [[Young Artist Award]]
| Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading or Supporting Young Actress
| ''16 Wishes''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Young Artist Award">[http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms32.html Young Artist Awards] youngartistawards.org/. Accessed February 19, 2011.</ref>
|-
| scope="row" rowspan=3|2012
| rowspan=2| [[Popstar! Magazine|Popstar Awards]]
| TV Actress
| ''Jessie''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Popstar2012">{{cite web|url=http://www.popstaronline.com/vote-now-for-the-poptastic-awards/|title=Popstar! Poptastic Awards Nominees! 2012|date=July 13, 2010|work=Popstar Online|access-date=August 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150208180833/http://www.popstaronline.com/vote-now-for-the-poptastic-awards/|archive-date=February 8, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" | Female Style Idol
| rowspan=2|Herself
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="Popstar2012"/>
|-
| scope="row" | [[J-14 Magazine|Teen Icon Awards]]
| "Iconic Heart"
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.j-14.com/2012/09/j-14-teen-icon-awards-2012-official-nominations-announced.html |title=Vote for J-14's Teen Icon Awards! – J-14 Magazine |publisher=J-14.com |date=September 14, 2010 |access-date=March 30, 2012 |archive-date=December 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121205175228/http://www.j-14.com/2012/09/j-14-teen-icon-awards-2012-official-nominations-announced.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" rowspan=2| 2014
| [[Kids' Choice Awards]]
| Favorite TV Actress
| rowspan=3| ''Jessie''
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=http://nickkcapress.com/2014KCA/release/nominees2014 | title=Kids Everywhere Have Spoken and the Nominees Are in for Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards! | access-date=March 29, 2014 | archive-date=December 15, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215121500/http://nickkcapress.com/2014KCA/release/nominees2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" | [[Teen Choice Awards]]
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress Comedy|Choice TV Actress: Comedy]]
| {{nominated}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/tcnews.aspx |title=Teen Choice News |access-date=July 12, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007015712/http://www.teenchoiceawards.com/tcnews.aspx |archive-date=October 7, 2014 }}</ref>
|-
| scope="row" | 2015
| Kids' Choice Awards
| Favorite TV Actress
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kca2015.weebly.com/nominations-for-kca-2015.html|title=Nominations for KCA 2015|access-date=January 29, 2017}}</ref>
|}


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Latest revision as of 04:06, 7 June 2024

Debby Ryan
Ryan during a quiz show in 2018
Born
Deborah Ann Ryan

(1993-05-13) May 13, 1993 (age 31)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2006–present
Spouse
(m. 2019)
Musical career
GenresIndie rock, folk
InstrumentsVocals
Member ofThe Never Ending

Deborah Ann Ryan (born May 13, 1993) is an American actress and singer. She started acting professionally onstage at the age of seven, and was later discovered during Disney Channel's nationwide search for new talent. She had starring roles in the series The Suite Life on Deck (2008–2011), the film 16 Wishes (2010), the series Jessie (2011–2015), and the film Radio Rebel (2012). She also appeared in the drama film What If... (2010), the series Insatiable (2018–2019), the comedy films The Opening Act (2020) and Shortcomings (2023), the thriller film Night Teeth (2021), and the Jeff Baena films Horse Girl (2020) and Spin Me Round (2022).

Ryan gained prominence in music by contributing vocals to the soundtracks of her Disney projects. She formed the indie rock band The Never Ending in 2013, with whom she released the EP One (2014).

Early life

Deborah Ann Ryan[1][2] was born in Huntsville, Alabama,[3][4] on May 13, 1993,[3] to Chris and Sandy (née Popp) Ryan.[5] She has a brother. Her mother is a teacher who was active in school plays.[6] Her father's job as a civilian consultant to the U.S. military required the family to move to numerous places around Europe, and they lived in Germany until she was 10.[7] She started performing in professional theaters at the age of seven on an American base in Germany.[7] She attended a German public school and an American public school and was also homeschooled.[8] They then returned to the U.S. and settled in Texas.[7][9] She lived in Fort Hood.[10] In a 2009 People Magazine interview, Ryan described herself as a "nerd" in school.[7] She was bullied in middle school for being a mascot and a member of the school's chess club.[11]

Career

Ryan in May 2009

Ryan began appearing in television commercials in her early teen years. In 2006 she made her television debut on the show Barney & Friends. Her first film role was in 2007 as a guest character in Barney: Let's Go to the Firehouse. She appeared in several commercials for iDog and various board games; she was in an iDog Dance commercial in 2008.[12] She also had a major role in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer feature film The Longshots as Edith. She played one of the main characters, Bailey Pickett, on the Disney Channel Original Series, The Suite Life on Deck, a sequel to the hit Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. The series's pilot aired on September 26, 2008 in the United States, and was the most-watched series premiere in Canada on the Family channel.[13][14] It was 2008's #1 scripted television series for teens, beating the veteran series Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place in the ratings.[15] It was also 2009's top-rated scripted series, outpacing other teenage shows.[16]

Ryan in February 2013

In 2009, Ryan landed a starring role in the independent feature film What If..., alongside Kevin Sorbo and Kristy Swanson. Shot in Grand Rapids and Manistee, Michigan in July 2009, it was released in theaters on August 20, 2010. It was produced by Pure Flix Entertainment and centers on a Christian family.[17][18][19] In October 2009, Ryan hosted the first Tween Girl Summit Music Festival.[20] "Tween girls are drawn to talented performers who emanate the joy of life, and we are so happy to have teen favorite Debby Ryan as the first host of The Tween Summit Music Festival," said Denise Restauri, founder of The Tween Summit, AllyKatzz.com and AK Tweens.[20] Ryan was set to headline the "Terrific Teen Tour", a concert series which co-headlined Mitchel Musso, Jasmine Richards and Savannah Outen to start on July 9, 2009 and end on July 14, but it was canceled due to schedule conflicts.[21] The tour would have been Ryan's debut as a live musician.[22] In 2010, she starred in the young adult film 16 Wishes, which introduced her to more mature audiences.[23][24][25] She watched numerous Brat Pack movies to prepare for the role.[26]

On March 25, 2011, Ryan starred in The Suite Life Movie, based on the show she had starred in.[27] On March 29, she released the promotional single "Made of Matches",[28] which served as the theme of the Discovery Family show R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, in which she starred in one episode.[29] The Suite Life on Deck finished its run on May 6, 2011. On July 6, she released her debut solo single, the alternative hip hop song We Ended Right, featuring Chad Hively & Chase Ryan.[30] The song was released from her own label, the Ryan River Studio, founded with her brother, Chase Ryan.[31] Also in 2011, it was announced that Ryan landed her own Disney Channel series called Jessie, which debuted in September 2011.[32] The show follows a girl who moves from Texas to New York City to become a star but becomes a nanny instead for a family with four children.[32] Jessie is a show she also helped create, relating that she wanted her character to relate to herself.[33] Ryan directed the season three episode "Coffee Talk", making her the youngest female director for a Disney Channel production.[34][35] Additionally, in a shift towards a more mature role, she guest starred in an episode of the show Private Practice as a recovering drug addict.

Ryan performing with The Never Ending in August 2014

On February 17, 2012, Ryan starred in another Disney Channel movie entitled Radio Rebel as Tara, a very shy teenage who dreads speaking to anyone in her school, but in the privacy of her bedroom, she incorporates the most famous radio persona of the internet under the nickname 'Radio Rebel'. She released a cover version of "We Got the Beat", by The Go-Go's, as the promotional single for the film on February 21.[36] On August 31, 2012, she voiced the character Spike in the Tinker Bell film Secret of the Wings. Also in 2012, she formed the indie band The Never Ending with guitarist Kyle Moore and drummer Johnny Franco.[37] She plays several instruments, including the guitar, piano, and keyboard.[38]

In July 2012, Ryan started work on a clothing line for 2013. She said she was in the beginning stages of building herself a fashion brand and revealed that she has been looking into designers and interviewing brands she might like to work with.[39] In 2013, Ryan starred in the film Kristin's Christmas Past as Haddie. She recorded an appearance in the film Muppets Most Wanted, released on March 21, 2014, as Savana, but the scene was deleted. The scene was later reinstated in the Blu-ray release's extended version.[40] On June 1, The Never Ending released their debut single, "Mulholland Drive", with a premiere on the Billboard website.[41] Their debut EP One was released on June 24,[42] featuring album art with a circus-theme.[43] She also appeared in the show TV series Mighty Med as Jade and was guest mentor in the fifth season of Fashion Police. On April 17, 2015, an episode of Girl Meets World premiered featuring Ryan as Aubrey Macavoy.[44] On June 23, 2015, The Never Ending debuted their new single, titled "Secondhand".[45] Later that year, the band toured as an opening act for the North American leg of Fifth Harmony's Reflection Tour.[46]

In 2016, Ryan was cast in the NBC police series The Mysteries of Laura in season two as Lucy Diamond, Laura's drugged and trouble-making younger paternal half-sister and the half-aunt of Nicholas and Harrison.[45] At the same time, Ryan was confirmed in the cast of comedy series Sing It!.[47] The show debuted on May 25, 2016, at YouTube Red, a paid service of streaming original series and movies, similar to Netflix.[48] Ryan played Holli Holiday, a famous and egocentric singer, who uses the fictional talent show Sing It! to self-promote.[49] The character was inspired by Paula Abdul.[50] On August 22, Ryan was confirmed to join the VH1 drama series Daytime Divas, based on the book Satan's Sisters by former The View host Star Jones.[51] The series debuted on June 5, 2017.[52] She will play Maddie Finn, an ex-host of The Lunch Hour and rival of Kibby, who wants to return to the show.[53]

In June 2017, Ryan announced via her Instagram account that Netflix had ordered Insatiable to series, after previously being passed on by The CW. The first season premiered on August 10, 2018.[54][55][56] On February 14, 2020, the series was cancelled after two seasons.[57]

In 2020, Ryan co-starred with Alison Brie in the psychological drama film Horse Girl.[58][59] She called the film a turning point in her career, reasoning that "I think that there is no going back after this; … That being said, I admire being in different processes, in different genres, with different storytellers, and it’s incredible on-the-job training — it’s like going back and majoring in something that you never even took as an elective in high school."[60] In the same year, Ryan was cast in Netflix's thriller Night Teeth, directed by Adam Randall.[61] She also appeared in The Opening Act directed by Steve Byrne.[62]

Ryan would join Alison Brie in another movie called Spin Me Round in 2022, and then appear in four episodes of the Peacock Original series The Resort the same year.[63] In 2023, Ryan appeared in Shortcomings, an Asian American relationship drama directed by Randall Park.[64]

Personal life

Ryan is a Christian.[65] She is fluent in German.[7]

She dated Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun from May 2013 to September 2014,[66] and they resumed their relationship at an unknown date.[67] They were married in Austin, Texas on December 31, 2019.[68]

In March 2015, Ryan revealed that she had once been in an abusive relationship, though she described it as a professional relationship rather than a romantic one.[69] She explained that "it was such emotional manipulation to the point where it became physical", and the experience inspired her to team up with Mary Kay and Love is Respect for their "Don't Look Away" anti-domestic violence campaign.[70]

In April 2016, Ryan was arrested for driving under the influence.[71][72] She was initially charged with felony DUI, which was later reduced to two misdemeanors, and was released after posting $100,000 bail.[73] On June 30, she pleaded no contest to reckless driving and was sentenced to three years of probation, community service, and attending a DUI program.[74]

As of March 2023, Ryan and her husband live in Columbus, Ohio.[75][76]

Artistry

In a 2009 People interview, Ryan stated that her Suite Life co-star, Brenda Song, was her acting idol.[7] In a March 2009 interview, she revealed that she also looked up to Meryl Streep, calling Streep "so profoundly thought-provoking and life-changing". She has said that her other role models include Anne Hathaway, Rachel McAdams and Tobey Maguire.

Ryan has said that her musical style includes folk, indie pop, and country.[77] She cited The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, April Smith and the Great Picture Show and Tom Petty as influences for her band's debut EP.[77][78] When asked about musical tastes, she said, "I love jazz! I love singing it. I also love country! My brother loves rock; he also has this chill Jason Mraz-like style. So basically, my answer is: jazz-country-rock-alternative? I have no idea! But I honestly would love to make country music."

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 Barney: Let's Go to the Firehouse Teenage Girl
2008 The Longshots Edith Smith
2010 What If... Kimberly "Kim" Walker
2011 The Hangover Hollywood Herself Short film
2012 Secret of the Wings Spike Voice role
2014 Muppets Most Wanted Savana Extended version scene
2017 Rip Tide Cora
2018 Cover Versions Maple
Grace Nicole
Every Day Jolene
Life of the Party Jennifer
2020 Horse Girl Nikki
The Opening Act Jen
2021 Night Teeth Blaire
2022 Spin Me Round Susie
2023 Shortcomings Sasha
Fast X Herself Cameo
2024 Turtles All The Way Down Quinn

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Barney & Friends Debby Recurring role (Season 10)
2008 Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream Herself Episode: "Hello Hollywood"
2008–2011 The Suite Life on Deck Bailey Pickett Main role
2009 Princess Zaria Episode: "Can You Dig It?"
Wizards of Waverly Place Bailey Pickett Episode: "Cast Away (To Another Show)"
Hannah Montana Episode: "Super(stitious) Girl"
2010 16 Wishes Abigail "Abby" Jensen Television film
2011 The Suite Life Movie Bailey Pickett
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series Steffani Howard Episode: "Wrong Number"
PrankStars Herself Episode: "Something to Chew On"
Disney's Friends for Change Games Herself / Contestant 5 episodes, part of Blue Team
Private Practice Hayley Episode: "The Breaking Point"
2011–2015 Jessie Jessie Prescott Lead role
directed 4 episodes
2012 So Random! Herself Episode: "Cole & Dylan Sprouse"
Zeke and Luther Courtney Mills Episode: "There's No Business Like Bro Business"
The Glades Christa Johnson Episode: "Fountain of Youth"
Radio Rebel Tara Adams Television film
Austin & Ally Jessie Prescott Episode: "Austin & Jessie & Ally All Star New Year"
2013 The Coppertop Flop Show Herself 2 episodes
Good Luck Charlie Jessie Prescott Episode: "Good Luck Jessie: NYC Christmas"
Kristin's Christmas Past Haddie Television film
2014 Mighty Med Jade / Remix Episode: "Guitar Superhero"
Ultimate Spider-Man Jessie Prescott Voice; episode: "Halloween Night at the Museum"
Fashion Police Guest mentor Episode: "Debby Ryan and Jamie Chung"
2015 Girl Meets World Aubrey Episode: "Girl Meets Demolition"[79]
Goldie & Bear Thumbelina Voice; episode: "Thumbulina's Wild Ride"
2016 The Mysteries of Laura Lucy Diamond Episodes: "Unknown Caller" and "End of Watch"
Sing It! Holli Holiday Main role
2017 Daytime Divas Maddie Finn Episodes: "Lunch Is on Us" and "Shut It Down"
The Talk Guest host Episode: "May 17"
2018–2019 Insatiable Patricia "Patty" Bladell Lead role
2022 The Resort Hanna Recurring role
2023–present Velma Krista Voice; recurring role

Discography

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Album
"We Ended Right"[80]
(featuring Chad Hively and Chase Ryan)
2011 Non-album single

Other appearances

Song Year Album
"Hakuna Matata" 2010 Disneymania 7
"A Wish Comes True Everyday" 16 Wishes
"Open Eyes"
"Made of Matches" 2011 The Haunting Hour: The Series
"Hey, Jessie" 2012 Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist
"We Got the Beat" Radio Rebel
"Deck the Halls" Disney Channel Holiday Playlist
"Favorite Time of Year" 2013 Disney Holidays Unwrapped
"Face 2 Face"
(with Ross Lynch)
Austin & Ally: Turn It Up
"Best Year" 2014 Disney Channel Play It Loud

Music videos

Song Year Director
As lead artist
"A Wish Comes True Every Day" 2010 Peter DeLuise
"Deck the Halls"
"We Got the Beat" 2012 Peter Howitt
As guest appearance
"Ever Enough"
(by A Rocket to the Moon)
2013 Mark Staubach[81]
"Level of Concern"
(by Twenty One Pilots)
2020 Reel Bear Media[82]

Production and songwriting credits

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Work Result Ref.
2008 Celebrity Love Awards Favorite Actress The Suite Life on Deck Nominated [87]
2009 Favorite Actress Nominated [87]
Poptastic Awards Favorite Television Actress Nominated [88]
Female Newcomer Won [88]
2010 Celebrity Love Awards Favorite Actress Nominated [87]
Hollywood Teen TV Awards Teen Pick Actress: Comedy Nominated [89]
Body Peace Award Outstanding Advocate Won [90]
Nickelodeon UK Kids' Choice Awards Best Television Actress Won [87]
2011 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading or Supporting Young Actress 16 Wishes Nominated [91]
2012 Popstar Awards TV Actress Jessie Won [92]
Female Style Idol Herself Nominated [92]
Teen Icon Awards "Iconic Heart" Nominated [93]
2014 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress Jessie Nominated [94]
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Comedy Nominated [95]
2015 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress Nominated [96]

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