Biography

Ryan Lane was born on November 23, 1987 in Fullerton California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Switched at Birth (2011), Veronica Mars (2014) and iZombie (2015).

Ryan was born November 23, in Fullerton California. He is a third generation Native Californian. Ryan was the last of three children (he has two older sisters) born to Jill and Bill Lane, who divorced when Ryan was around 8-years-old. Ryan was diagnosed with congenital nerve deafness at two weeks old.

In September of 2006, Ryan was involved in a dirt bike accident at Pismo Beach, where he suffered a fractured spine and left femur. He underwent surgery on both areas, requiring rod and screw fixation. He spent four months in a body brace, walking with a walker and using a wheelchair to get around when he got back to school.

Ryan was approached by a Hollywood director/producer who was interested in having Ryan play the lead in a documentary about a deaf baseball player from the 1800's, William Ellsworth Hoy, otherwise known as Dummy Hoy. The acting bug has bitten Ryan, which he thoroughly enjoys, even the really long days. He feels very comfortable in front of the camera.

Was the recipient of the 2013 Media Access R.J. Mitte Diversity Award.

Appeared in a commercial for Apple's iPhone 4.