Debby Ryan (born on May 13, 1993) is a known actress and singer, probably seen on Disney Channel if you would remember watching The Suite Life on Deck or Jessie.
She starred in a huge hit called The Suite Life on Deck, which is a spin-off of the über-hit show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. This was a show that I remember people talking about all the time back then—it had this fun vibe, and Bailey, Debby’s character, was right at the heart of it. She plays this sweet, down-to-earth girl from Kansas who moves onto a cruise ship to study, and it felt like she just clicked with the role.
But Debby really became a household name when she won the title role of Jessie, a show about a young woman who moves to New York City to become a nanny for a super wealthy family. Now if you’ve ever dreamed of moving to the big city and living in a fancy apartment, this show probably hit home for you. Debby’s character, Jessie, was fun and quirky yet also relatable-just like how you would imagine you will handle the wild city life if you happened to find yourself there.
Following Disney, Debby’s career became mature and serious as witnessed in her role in Netflix show Insatiable. The show, that aired in 2018 and 2019, was about a high school girl named Patty, who seeks revenge on her bullies after being made fun of because of her weight. It was much darker than what viewers were used to seeing this girl in and, while the show opened up huge debates over how it handled body image, it was also proof of Debby’s acting range. It’s like, from playing the fun nanny to taking on a role that’s just so intense and emotive—that’s a really big leap!
Interestingly, Debby is not only an actress but also a musician. She even had a band called The Never Ending. It’s like she can never keep still; maybe that’s why she keeps creating most of the time from acting to playing music. I’d bet that drive is something many of us can relate to – that thing you love doing, and just keep going as though finding new ways to be better at it.
Even though Debby has moved on from her days at Disney, you can still glimpse how those earlier roles she played helped mold her into the person and performer she is today. Not pigeonholed into one lane and, I guess, rather inspiring. It’s like watching a person grow up and figure out all the different things they’re good at—including how you might discover a new hobby or talent as you make your way through life.
As of April 2025, Debby Ryan is 31 years and 11 months old, her estimated net worth is $5 million, and she stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm or 1.65 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Deborah Ann Ryan
Nickname
Debby Ryan, Debs
Profession
Actress, Singer
Career
Debut
Film
Barney: Let’s Go To The Firehouse (2007)
TV Show
The Suite Life on Deck (2008-2011)
Best Known for
Her role of Bailey Pickett in Disney Channel Original Series ‘The Suite Life on Deck’
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
May 13, 1993
Age
As of today, Debby is 31 years, 11 months, and 14 days old.
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
Residence
Huntsville, Texas
School / College / University
Early Education: Debby Ryan was born in Huntsville, Alabama. The military career led to a change in setting when Debby was quite young and her family moved to Germany. There she attended a local public school, and her German language became fluent. She also engaged herself in state-sponsored gymnastics and ballet classes.
Return to the U.S.: After three years in Germany, her family returned to the United States, and they settled in Texas. In Texas, she continued her education and participated in various activities in school, such as being the mascot of the school and playing chess with others who were also interested in the chess club. She described herself as a “nerd” during her school years.
Homeschooling: In addition to conventional school attendance, Debby occasionally received homeschooling attention that enabled her to continue sharpening her acting skills as she pursued her education.
High School: Fossil Ridge High School was where she based her stay in Texas and furthered her skills in the performing arts.
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
Irish ancestry
Food Habits
She Follows a Mostly Vegan Diet
Ryan eats a plant-based diet and avoids meat and dairy products.
She has said “I have a plant-based diet. I don’t eat meat or dairy.
She Enjoys Juicing
Ryan is a big fan of juicing, often making her own juice concoctions with ingredients like carrots, kale, apples and ginger.
She has a juicer at home that she uses frequently to make healthy juices.
Her Go-To Snacks
Some of Debby’s favorite healthy snacks include:
- Granola bars
- Protein bars
- Apples with peanut butter
- Lettuce wraps with various fillings
Hobbies
- Photography and Drawing
- Animal Welfare
- Skateboarding
- Skateboarding
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 5′ 5″
- In Centimeters – 165 cm
- In meters – 1.65 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 59 kg
- In Pounds – 130 lbs
Body Measurements
35 – 28 – 34 inches
Shoe size
8.5 (US)
Dress size
4 (US)
Bra size
32C
Eye color
Amber
Hair Color
Dusty Brown
Family
Debby was born in Huntsville, Alabama to Chris and Sandra Ryan. Chris worked as a civilian consultant for the United States Army and Sandra is a author. Because of her father’s profession, she lived in various locations, including Germany during childhood.
She has an elder brother Chase. He is also involved in a music career and they both have worked together in many projects. Chase studied at Los Angeles Recording School and Fossil Ridge High School. Now he is married to Sarah Ryan and they both have a daughter together.
In terms of personal family Debby got married to drummer Josh Dun in 2020 and they are now living happily together.
Huband
Josh Dun (April 2020–Present)
Father
Chris Ryan (Military Officer)
Mother
Sandy Ryan
Siblings
Chase Ryan (Elder Brother)
Children
None.
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Joshua Dun
Marriage Date
N/A
Boyfriends and Dating History
Justin Bieber – RUMOR
James Maslow – RUMOR
Jason Dolley (2008–2009)
Sean Marquette (2009)
Gregg Sulkin (2009–2010)
Lucas Till (2010) – RUMOR
Jean-Luc Bilodeau (2010)
Spencer Boldman (2013–2014)
Joshua Dun (2013-2015, 2018–Present)
Debby Ryan and Josh Dun have had a fair amount of growth and love in their relationship. Their relationship dates all the way back to May 2013 when they started dating-but at this point in their relationship, the couple kept things pretty private. They have managed to reach over a year when they first broke up in September 2014. It was not one of those huge publicized breakup situations, but was sort of a turning point in their relationship.
Reconciliation rumors started when they were first spotted together during a Christmas party in December 2016. By August 2018, Debby confirmed that they had gotten back together, crediting their time apart for helping them grow as individuals and as a couple.
Josh proposed to Debby in a romantic treehouse setting in New Zealand in December 2018, and they secretly tied the knot on December 31, 2019, in Austin, Texas. Since then, they have been living a quiet, happy life together while backing each other’s career moves. They share sometimes on social media, but that’s about it.
Favorite Things
- Favorite People – Ricky Ullman & Khleo Thomas
- Movies – Queen Sized
- Favorite TV Show – Phineas and Ferb
- Favorite Food – Soups
Net worth 2025
$5 million
As of April 2025, it’s estimated that Debby Ryan has a net worth of about $5 million. She has successfully diversified her income streams through acting, music ventures, directing, and other business activities. Let’s break down where she makes her money and estimate how much money she has made so far with these sources.
Earnings from Acting Career
The primary source of income for Debby has come from her acting career. She became popular through the Disney Channel shows The Suite Life on Deck and Jessie.
- Disney Channel Salary: Actors working on the Disney Channel would normally make around $10,000 to $30,000 an episode depending on their popularity. As the star of Jessie, Debby probably was on the higher end, and that would add up to something like $500,000 a season for 4 seasons (98 episodes). Therefore, she may make approximately $2 to $3 million solely from Jessie.
- Other Acting Careers: Some of the other acting careers are in the Netflix series, and those are; Debby in the Netflix original series Insatiable. Already, actor salaries for the mid-tier show on Netflix range between $50,000 to $100,000 per episode. Thus for Insatiable which had 22 episodes, she would have earned about $1 million to $2 million from the series.
Earnings from Music Career
Not that Debby Ryan does not have a music side as well. She is also a musician who has been involved in several albums and currently maintains her band, The Never Ending. While the music side of her act is not as commercially as successful as her acting, she has still generated income streams from live performances, streaming royalties, and merchandise.
- Income from Music: Because she is into niche music, her income is likely to be relatively small compared to the amount she gains from acting. Streams the streaming platforms offer as little as $0.003 to $0.005. Although the songs have millions of streams, this is most probably to book tens of thousands of dollars instead of hundreds of thousands. As estimated, this might most likely be in the range of $100,000 to $200,000 in music-related ventures.
Directing and Producing
Her other stream of income is as a director and producer, working behind the camera. She has directed several episodes of Jessie, among others.
- Income from Filmmaking: Though the exact numbers are not known in public, for a person like her with experience, directing would bring $10,000 to $25,000 per episode into a TV show. She also had an opportunity to direct about 4 to 5 episodes, which would add at least another $40,000 to $100,000 to her income.
Brand Promotion and Endorsements:
Like most celebrities, Debby Ryan has leveraged her fame to endorse brands and get sponsored on her social networking platforms. With millions of followers on Instagram and Twitter, brands are probably paying her for sponsored posts.
- Social Media Income: Influencers with such huge followings may charge between $10,000 and $50,000 per sponsored post. If she does a few campaigns every year, this should amount to an additional $200,000 to $500,000 per annum.
Other Business
She now diversifies her portfolio with more projects, including voice work and guest appearances on podcasts or in commercials. Though these other projects are not as highly paying as her acting, they still form a part of the overall net worth.
Estimated Net Worth
With all these income-generating streams, Debby Ryan’s net worth is said to be around $4 million to $5 million. Most of it emanates from the money earned through acting, while music, directing, and endorsements make up for the rest.
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Car collection
- Audi A5
- Tesla Model 3
