Ryan Thomas Biography: Brothers, Age, Children, Movies, Net Worth, Wife, Twin, Girlfriend, Height, Parents

Biography

Ryan James Thomas, born June 10, 1984, in Manchester, England, is a British former actor and television personality.

He rose to prominence for his long-running role as Jason Grimshaw on ITV’s Coronation Street, which he appeared in from 2000 to 2016. He became a familiar face to UK soap opera audiences.

In 2018, he expanded his acting career internationally by joining the Australian soap Neighbours as Rafael Humphreys. That same year, he gained wider public attention by winning the twenty-second series of Celebrity Big Brother, showcasing his charisma and relatability.

Thomas retired from acting in 2021 but remained active on television. In 2024, he demonstrated his versatility by winning Dancing on Ice, further cementing his status as a beloved TV personality.

Of English, Indian, and Caribbean heritage, Ryan comes from a family of entertainers—he is the older brother of actors Adam and Scott Thomas, both of whom have established successful careers in British television.

British former actor
Ryan Thomas
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Ryan James Thomas
Stage Name:	Ryan Thomas
Born:	10 June 1984 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Manchester, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Education:	The Kingsway School
Height:	1.75 m
Parents:	Dougie James, Gail Waring
Siblings:	Adam Thomas, Scott Thomas
Spouse:	Lucy Mecklenburgh (en. 2019-)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Tina O’Brien (2003-2009), Amy Jackson (2014)
Children:	Scarlett Jacqueline Thomas, Roman Ravello Thomas, Lilah Rae Thomas
Occupation:	Actor • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Ryan James Thomas was born in Manchester, England, on June 10, 1984. He is of mixed ethnicity, with English, Indian, and Caribbean heritage. Information about his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Ryan was raised by his parents, Dougie James Thomas, a soul singer and entertainer, and Gail Waring, in Manchester. He has two younger siblings, Adam Thomas and Scott Thomas, both of whom are also actors, known for roles in Emmerdale and Love Island, respectively.

Details about Ryan‘s education are limited, but he attended a local school in Manchester before pursuing acting. At age 16, he landed his breakthrough role as Jason Grimshaw on ITV’s Coronation Street, which marked the start of his professional career and shifted his focus from formal education to acting.

Career

Ryan Thomas launched his acting career at just 16, securing the role of Jason Grimshaw on ITV’s Coronation Street in 2000. Over the next 16 years, he became a staple of the beloved soap, earning widespread recognition for portraying the charismatic, working-class character.

His performance garnered multiple award nominations, including nods at the British Soap Awards, and established him as a fan favorite.

In 2018, Thomas expanded his acting résumé with a role in the Australian soap Neighbours, playing Rafael Humphreys, a complex businessman with a troubled past. That same year, he won the twenty-second series of Celebrity Big Brother in the UK, significantly raising his public profile and marking a shift towards reality television.

Following his Coronation Street tenure, Thomas embraced reality TV, competing on shows such as Celebrity MasterChef and The Games. In 2024, he showcased his versatility by winning the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice.

Though he officially retired from acting in 2021 to focus on presenting and reality-based projects, he remained a prominent figure in entertainment. In 2020, he co-hosted Mancs in Mumbai alongside his brothers Adam and Scott, a travel documentary series exploring their family heritage.

Beyond television, Thomas has ventured into entrepreneurship, launching fitness and lifestyle projects, and continues to engage a loyal fan base through an active social media presence, particularly on Instagram.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Ryan Thomas
• Instagram: Ryan Thomas (@ryanthomas84)
• IMDb: Ryan Thomas
• YouTube: Ryan-Thomas
• Twitter: Ryan-Thomas (@_rythomas) / X

Personal Life

Ryan James Thomas was born on June 10, 1984, making him 40 years old. He is not married but is engaged to Lucy Mecklenburgh, a television personality and former cast member of The Only Way Is Essex.

The couple got engaged in June 2019 during a romantic trip to Italy. He has not been married previously. Ryan has three children. He shares a daughter, Scarlett Jacqueline Thomas (born 2008), with his former partner Tina O’Brien, his Coronation Street co-star. With Lucy Mecklenburgh, he has two children: a son, Roman Ravello Thomas (born 2020), and a daughter, Lilah Rae Thomas (born 2022).

Ryan Thomas is approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. His most notable past relationship was with Tina O’Brien from 2003 to 2009, during which they met while working on Coronation Street and had their daughter Scarlett.

Ryan Thomas has also been in a relationship with Amy Jackson in 2014. After his split with O’Brien and a brief period of being single, he began a relationship with Lucy Mecklenburgh in 2017, whom he met while competing on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls.

Net Worth

Ryan Thomas, a former English actor known for Coronation Street and Celebrity Big Brother, has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $5 million.

His wealth stems from his 16-year acting career, reality TV appearances, including a reported £500,000 for Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, brand endorsements, and property development with fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh.

Despite filing for bankruptcy in 2013 due to a £40,000 tax bill, Thomas recovered financially through lucrative TV deals and business ventures.

Filmography

Television Acting Roles

• Coronation Street (2000–2016): Played Jason Grimshaw, a long-running character in the ITV soap opera, appearing in over 1,000 episodes across 16 years.
• Neighbours (2018): Portrayed Rafael Humphreys, a businessman with a dark past, in the Australian soap opera for a short stint.

Reality Television

• Celebrity Big Brother (2018): Competed in and won the twenty-second series of the UK version, earning a reported £500,000.
• Dancing on Ice (2024): Participated in the sixteenth series and won, skating with professional partner Amani Fancy.
• The Games (2022): Competed in this ITV sports challenge show, showcasing athletic skills in events like diving and weightlifting after a 12-week training program.
• Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls (2017): Participated in the survival reality show, where he met his fiancée, Lucy Mecklenburgh.
• Celebrity MasterChef (2023): Competed in the BBC cooking competition series.

Television Presenting and Appearances

• Mancs in Mumbai (2020): Co-hosted this ITV travel series with his brothers Adam and Scott Thomas, exploring India and their family heritage.

Other Ventures

• Fitness Transformations: Ryan undertook publicized 12-week body transformation programs with Ultimate Performance Fitness in 2016 and 2022, alongside his brothers, which were widely covered in media for their impressive physical results. While not a traditional “work,” these efforts contributed to his public persona and media presence.