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Lee Ryan is a British singer, songwriter, and actor, known for his role as the lead singer of the boy band Blue and his acting appearances in television and film.
Lee Ryan, as part of the band Blue, performed with and released records in collaboration with Elton John. This involved joint musical performances and recordings that contributed to Blue's global success.
Blue, with Lee Ryan as its lead singer, performed with and released records alongside Stevie Wonder, further elevating the band's profile and broadening their musical collaborations.
Lee Ryan's song "Real Love" was used for the end credits of the film. He also provided his voice for the character of an elk in the UK version and Eddie in the Italian version of the film.
In March 2010, Lee Ryan signed a new record deal with Geffen Records, intended to last until 2013, for the release of his second solo album, "Confessions." However, the album's release was later canceled.
In November 2014, Blue announced a two-album record deal with Sony Music, leading to the release of their fifth studio album, "Colours," in March 2015.
Lee Ryan was engaged to Liz McClarnon, a member of the girl group Atomic Kitten, between 2003 and 2004. This was a personal relationship rather than a direct brand endorsement or professional collaboration.
Born on June 17, 1983, in Chatham, Kent, Lee Ryan embarked on his performing arts education at the Independent Performing Arts School: Belcanto London Academy and later at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. His career significantly began in 2000 as a member of the boy band Blue, alongside Simon Webbe, Duncan James, and Antony Costa. During their initial run from 2000 to 2004, Blue achieved global success, selling over 15 million records worldwide and collaborating with prominent artists like Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Ryan’s contributions included co-directing the music video for and writing Blue’s single “Breathe Easy.” The group disbanded in 2004, later reforming in 2011.
Following Blue’s initial split, Ryan launched a solo music career. His debut single, “Army of Lovers,” released in July 2005, reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 1 in Italy. His debut album, “Lee Ryan,” released in August 2005, peaked at No. 6 in the UK and No. 3 in Italy. Subsequent singles from this album included “Turn Your Car Around” and “When I Think of You.” In 2006, his song “Real Love” was featured in the film “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” where he also lent his voice to an elk in the UK version and Eddie in the Italian version. He continued to participate in various television appearances, including “Hell’s Kitchen” in 2007 and “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2014.
Ryan expanded his career into acting, notably joining the cast of the BBC soap opera “EastEnders” in 2017 as Harry “Woody” Woodward, a role he held until 2018. His acting credits also include film voice roles in the “Ice Age” franchise. In 2019, he participated in the British reality TV show “Celebs Go Dating” and toured with the musical “Rip it Up the 70s.” Blue’s 20th-anniversary celebration in 2021 marked a return to music, with a new album, “Heart & Soul,” released in 2022, and an arena tour. Ryan has been open about his personal life, including his bisexuality and diagnoses of dyslexia, ADHD, and Asperger syndrome.
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