Ryan Phillippe first made a name for himself in Hollywood because of his boyish good looks, but it was his supporting roles in films like Gosford Park, Igby Goes Down, Crash and Flags of Our Father that established him as a talented actor and not just another pretty face. Since he has a big birthday coming up, we have 10 things you didn’t know about the actor:
10. Upbringing
Matthew Ryan Phillippe was born in New Castle, Delaware, on September 10, 1974 to Susan, a nurse who ran a daycare, and Richard, who was a chemist. He has three sisters, Kirsten, Lindsay and Katelyn. He attended New Castle Baptist Academy where he played basketball and soccer and was the Yearbook Editor during his senior year.