Matthew Ryan Phillippe, popularly known as Ryan Phillippe, is an American actor who became popular with his role in the horror film ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’ Despite not hailing from a family with a background in the entertainment industry, he became interested in acting at a young age. By the age of 15, he had started considering acting seriously, and by chance, a casting agent spotted him at a barbershop. After attending auditions in New York for the next two years, he landed a modeling job in Philadelphia. His determination paid off when he was cast as Billy Douglas in the television serial ‘One Life to Live’. With this opportunity, he gained attention in the industry for playing the challenging role of a gay teenager for the first time in a TV series. In the ensuing years, he gained acclaim for his work on both the small and the big screen. He earned much popularity for his role in the horror film, ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’ Eventually, he went on play numerous romantic and dramatic roles as well. His romantic pairings with Abbie Cornish and Amanda Seyfried were well-received by the audiences. Known for being a charming and attractive man, he has numerous female admirers who outnumber his male fans.