Ryan Paevey

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. He worked for Izod. The job was Paevey's first series regular role.

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

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