Ryan Paevey ( ; born Ryan Jacob Paevey-Vlieger; September 24, 1984) is an American actor and model. He is recognized for his role as Nathan West on the soap opera General Hospital, as well as starring in several Hallmark Channel movies.
Early life Paevey was born in Torrance, California, and was raised in Los Angeles as the son of Les Vlieger and Linda Paevey. Paevey ran track and cross country in high school.
Although Paevey did not plan to go into the entertainment industry, while in high school, he was scouted for modeling, leading to commercial acting. Paevey grew up working in construction with his father and bartending. Although he initially turned down modeling opportunities, he eventually acted on one.
Career As a model, Paevey worked opposite Katy Perry and Cher. He worked as a "body-double" for Robin Thicke for the music video of Thicke's "Sex Therapy". He worked in Christina Aguilera's 2012 music video for "Your Body". He worked for Izod. Paevey worked in a Corona commercial. While working as a model, Paevey was encouraged to try acting.
In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West. The job was Paevey's first series regular role.
In October 2014, Paevey joined Extra as a guest co-host.
In 2015, Paevey starred as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy, premiering on January 23, 2016.
In 2017, he starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Harvest Love and the Lifetime movie Locked In.
In 2018, he starred in the Hallmark Channel movies and Hope at Christmas.
In January 2018, Paevey announced his decision to depart General Hospital. He continued to act in several Hallmark films, including the Unleashing Mr. Darcy sequel, Marrying Mr. Darcy. His final film with the network was 2023's Under the Christmas Sky. In 2024, Paevey announced he was stepping away from acting to pursue other interests and move closer to his family.
In August 2025, it was announced Paevey was returning to General Hospital as Nathan; he began filming the week of August 18, with material beginning to air on September 19.
It was announced that Paevey would be in a Great American Family television film with Britt Robertson, Kevin Dillon, and Natasha Henstridge.
Personal life He has a motorcycle he named Lilith. In July 2015, Paevey injured his wrist in a motorcycle wreck.
In 2016, Paevey launched a brand called Fortunate Wanderer, selling custom prints of photography from his travels, hand-made jewelry, and outdoor gear.
His other hobbies include video games, surfing (which he did with his father as a child), and cooking, and his favorite food is sushi. Paevey speaks some French and Japanese and can read Japanese. He is of Dutch and Indonesian ancestry on his father's side. Paevey is a self-proclaimed "nature boy". He also briefly lived in Harlem and is very close with his younger sister Kaitlyn.
Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 2016 Bogie and Bacall Adlai Stevenson Biographical drama film
Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 The Girl with the Gloves Tom Short 2012 4 Dead Girls: The Soul Taker Jonathan Television film Hollywood Heights MK Bartender 4 episodes 2013 The Client List Simon Episode: "What Part of No?" 2013–18,2025–Present General Hospital Nathan WestCassius Faison Contract role280 episodes; 87 episodes 2014 Extra Himself / co-host Guest 2015 The View Himself / co-host Guest 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards Himself Presenter for Outstanding Morning Program 2016 Unleashing Mr. Darcy Donovan Darcy Television film (Hallmark) 2017 Harvest Love Will Nash Locked In Draven Television film (Lifetime)2018 Marrying Mr. Darcy Donovan Darcy Television film (Hallmark) Hope At Christmas Mac Television film (Hallmark Mystery)2019 From Friend to Fiance Ted Cooper Television film (Hallmark)A Summer Romance Richard BelmontChristmas At The PlazaNick Perrelli2020Matching HeartsDaniel O'ConnorA Timeless ChristmasCharles Whitley2021 Don't Go Breaking My Heart BenA Little Daytime DramaDarinCoyote Creek ChristmasDylan Bailey2022 Two Tickets to Paradise Josh WyattA Fabled HolidayAnderson 2023Fourth Down and LoveMike HansonUnder the Christmas SkyDavid Robinson TBA Christmas at Moose Lake Sean Television film (Great American Family)
Music Videos YearMusic videoArtistRole 2009 "Sex Therapy" Robin Thicke Body double for Thicke 2010 "Hands Tied" Toni Braxton Guy shooting pool 2012 "Your Body" Christina Aguilera Love interest
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