A fun, optimistic, loving life, Ryan Buchanan is right out of Centerville, Utah. He grew up there, the oldest son of three other siblings. His father, M. Ray Buchanan, is a Communications Director and his mother, Rashelle Buchanan, works as a secretary at a local school. He attended the College of Eastern Utah after graduating High School. He first really showed his promise as a member of the comedy group "Actors on the Spot." His performing talents garnered favorable notices from a local filmmaker that won him extra roles in some independent films, notably Jerk Theory (2009). He first gained notice when he played Brigham Volunteer #2 in Ephraim's Rescue (2013). Having become an semi professional extra after appearing in Only a Stoncutter (2007), Treasure in Heaven: The John Tanner Story (2009), as well as a featured Extra in Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men (2008) things finally seemed to change for him when he became the Brigham Volunteer #2. He is private about his his personal life and does not make a point of attending nightclubs and parties. Show less «