Actor Ryan McPartlin is known for playing Devon “Captain Awesome” Woodcomb in the action-comedy series “Chuck,” as well as Hank Bennett in the ’00s daytime drama “Passions.”
Most recently, he starred in the Hallmark rom-com “A Very Vermont Christmas,” the Lifetime movie “Amish Affair,” and the Passionflix film “Wallbanger.” He and his wife, Danielle, run Plate Therapy.
His Favorite Movies
His favorite movie of all time is “Braveheart.” “This is the film that made me want to become an actor,” he admitted. “I also like ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ and ‘Good Will Hunting’.”
Ryan's Favorite Series to Binge
His favorite series to binge-watch are Ozark and Breaking Bad. “Both series were very binge-able,” he said. “The writing is so good on both of them, and at times, they can leave you heartbroken or nauseous.”
“The best show to binge of all time is Chuck. By the way, there might be a Chuck rewatch podcast this fall, so get ready for that,” he admitted. “Zachary Levi is working on that.”
On His Current Stage of Life
“I am always creating.” “I can’t sit still. I am not one to spend time on the golf course,” he said. “I’m a gym rat… I like to hit the gym, clear my head, and get to work.”
Actresses that He would like to Someday Work with in a Rom-com
McPartlin revealed that he would love to work with Sarah Lancaster. “I would love to develop something for her, who played my TV wife in the comedy-spy series Chuck,” he said. “Our fans will really appreciate to see our love continue on-screen.”
The same holds true for New Girl star Zooey Deschanel.
Favorite Cheat Meal
His favorite cheat meal is “pizza,” and he enjoys both New York and Chicago pizza. “I like anything with lots of cheese and pizza,” he said. “A cheeseburger is great too; it all depends on where it’s from.”
Favorite Sports
His favorite sports to watch and to play are football and basketball. “I grew up in the Michael Jordan era,” he said.
Ryan McPartin's Favorite Mottos to Live By
“Do unto others” (Golden rule) and “love is kind.” “Be kind to other people and be kind to yourself,” McPartlin said.
The Best Thing about Being the Age He is Now
On the best thing about being his age, he said, “Letting go of what is not important."
"We are going in a stage in our lives with aging parents, and you realize that you don’t have all the time in the world that you thought you used to," he noted. "Hopefully, there is a lot more time, but don’t tell them that. I feel the ticking clock. Every good story has a ticking clock, and you need to accomplish a goal before that clock runs out. That’s where I am at right now. I feel like a ticking clock in a lot of areas.”
How Ryan McPartlin Relaxes
In an effort to unwind and relax, he enjoys to have “Dinner with friends.” “I am a simple guy, I walk with my wife,” he said.
“I have dinner with friends, and I like to travel, get in a car and drive. I don’t mind long road trips. Also, I do like to get in a movie theatre once in a while, especially if it’s a good movie.”
If He was Not an Actor....
When asked about his alternate career choice, he revealed, “Perhaps I would be a journalist.” “I like meeting people, hearing about what they do, and how they do it.”
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