Ryan Robert Brown was born on January 4, 1976 in St. Louis, MO to Charlene (Kell) and Larry Brown and is the middle son of three boys, Scott and Jason. He grew up in Webster Groves, MO. He attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO on both athletic (baseball) and academic scholarships.His first stage experience was as a crew member for his high school musicals. His first theatrical role was starring in a one act in college. Also good at sports, he played football and baseball in high school which helped him earn his baseball scholarship. He studied elementary education and was a classroom teacher for a few years after college. Show less «