Jake Ryan (Peter) is soon to be seen alongside Nasim Pedrad in TBS’s comedy CHAD written and created by Nasim Pedrad. Jake portrays Chad’s best friend, a sweet nerd who has nothing to prove and is “unbothered that puberty is destroying him.” Peter has no particular angst about attending his first day at high school. He is content with not being popular and is ready to have a great time, unlike the neurotic Chad.

 As an actor on the rise, Jake has also had memorable roles in projects such as Bo Burnham’s EIGHTH GRADE (aka ‘sauce boy’), the Safdie Brother’s UNCUT GEMS in a cameo role, Wes Anderson’s ISLE OF DOGS and MOONRISE KINGDOM and the Coen Brother’s INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. He also had a leading role in the feature film AGE OF SUMMER directed by Bill Kiely. Jake’s notable television credits include two episodes of ABC’s SPLITTING UP TOGETHER, Fox’s THE COOL KIDS, FX’s THE COMEDIANS opposite Billy Crystal and Josh Gad, TBS’ GROUND FLOOR, and Tina Fey and Robert Carlock’s UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT for Netflix.

A New York native, Jake Ryan made his first television appearance at the age of five in SESAME STREET. In addition to his feature film experience with Wes Anderson; Jake co-created and voiced a role in Anderson’s stop-motion animated commercial for Sony Experia, acted in the short UNCLE BEN’S TROOP SCREENING WITH JASON SCHWARTZMAN directed by Roman Coppola and Anderson, as well as provided commentary in the documentary short THE DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS OF FANTASTIC MR. FOX.

To hone his comedy chops Jake has studied Improv and Sketch Comedy at UCB, The PIT and The Barrow Group. In addition to his acting prowess, Jake is an accomplished musician. He has studied classical piano since the age of six which led him to his role in MOONRISE KINGDOM. In his free time Jake enjoys practicing piano, playing video games and watching anime films with his younger brother, Jeremy.

Jake Ryan is represented by BUCHWALD