Ryan Bates

08/11/2018

It’s been a bit since I’ve done anything like this but tomorrow I’m on set of Seal Team as background! Extra moola 🤷‍♂️

23/10/2018

They say things happen for a reason right? I am a strong believer in that and I HONESTLY believe I am meant to be here in Los Angeles California and I’ll explain why.

ALTHOUGH I haven’t booked much. And things have been quite up and down here.

When I first moved here, I did fine with paying bills but at one point I got so broke, I was going to have to choose rather I ate that day or paid rent. I checked my mail like I did every day and there it was $300 check from the hospital in Fondy.

And recently I got kicked out of the living situation I was staying at between apartments because the first place I lived, the lease ended. And I quite honestly thought I was going to have to live out of my car for a bit BUT I’ve met some AMAZING people out here and I found an apartment to live in long term starting November 14th. But just like 10 minutes ago I found a place to stay at through my amazing coworker/sister I never had.

You might think this is just a normal thing that happens and if you know people you typically, if you’re a nice person, get the good end of things. But to me it means I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. I AM doing what I am supposed to do. And I will be successful. I will be happy. And lastly, I WILL BE ACTING FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY LIFE.

Anyways, the manager meeting went okay. I personally thought he was sketchy. So I will not be working with him. I’ve made that decision after I left.

On a happy note, I got a role in a student pilot! And filming starts Wednesday!

I love you all and thank you for your continuous support!! 😩😩

19/10/2018

It’s been a minute since I’ve posted in here! But I have a meeting Saturday with my first manager! He’s submitted his clients to shows like AHS, Mom, Stacked, Murphy brown, the middle, the Goldbergs, Roseanne and a whole bunch more. Wish me luck!!

14/10/2018

I get to be apart of at the amazing . Come out and get scared! Many different mazes, professional actors, professional makeup, and professional everything! We perform tonight, and then the next two weekends, Thursday-Sunday! Fun fact: I did a haunted house back in Wisconsin for 4 years!

27/09/2018

One of the first pictures taken on my first homecoming when I first came out! Today marks 3 years since I told the world my biggest secret. 3 years ago on this day, I posted the scariest yet most relieving post I’ve ever posted and will ever post. A majority of you already knew, some were shocked, others just said okay. I didn’t experience any hate except one girl who was an old friends of mine, his sister. But I deleted the comment quick before anyone could attack her. I had and still have the most supportive family and friend group. Although being gay is not the ideal life style, it is my life and I’m going to succeed regardless of who I love or marry.

Anyways, the last 3 years have been a rollercoaster. I’ve learned what it feels like to ACTUALLY like or love someone. I’ve learned to accept people for their misunderstandings of homosexuality. I’ve taught people what it’s like. I’ve changed peoples perspectives. But most importantly I’ve figured out who I am and I’ve lived an amazing life since I was “reborn.”

Thank you again for all your support. I love you all and I can’t wait to share more memories and life experiences with all of you!

22/09/2018

Congrats and on your marriage!! I love you both!!
Fun fact: Kailyn and I didn’t always like each other. 8th grade we got in a text fight. 😂😂 but 9th grade we became such good friends! @ Hartland, Wisconsin

20/09/2018

This is a little clip from a self tape audition I did. Wow I’ve been posting a lot more and I hope to be able to post more and more for you all! Keep you updated on my career and keep giving you the little fun facts about me!
Fun fact: My birthday is December 3rd, 1997. The significance of this date, aside from a legend being born, is 2 years before I was born my mothers mom passed away the same exact day. December 3rd, 1995. RIP Memaw Memaw. Although I never got to meet her I still feel like I did. When I was little before I even knew about her I would point to the sky and say “Memaw Memaw’s up there.” Crazy right??

19/09/2018

Here’s my dad bod y’all.
I’m bored at the airport and this is from the same day as the last boomerangs I posted! Today I’m heading home for my good friends wedding 😭😭😩😩. Crazy s**t is happening ( and ). I’ll probably be crying FYI. Literally have been with y’all since he asked you out. 😱😱 love you guys!
Fun fact: one time and I were student custodians and we were cleaning a room and singing and dancing, just to look at the doorway and there was a teacher standing there 😂😂. Although this wasn’t the first time for me, it was soo funny and the teacher laughed so hard with us. 😂
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15/09/2018

I had my costume fitting for the haunted house at Warner Brothers! Super cool! But I put my costume on and the lady tells me the jacket I’m wearing is from WW2. But also said it was warn in Insidious 2! 😱😱

12/09/2018

Not only has figuring out my future healed my depression, it has also built my confidence. Acting isn’t about how big or how small you are and my entire life has revolved around me not thinking I’m “attractive.” I have ALWAYS said “ I have a cute face and nice legs but from my neck to my hips I need to work on.” Since I’ve moved to California I’ve lost about 20 pounds just from being happier basically! I’ve actually slacked going to the gym.
Fun Fact: September is my coming out month. I’ll post on the day I came out (of course). 3 years this year!
@ Los Angeles, California

06/09/2018

If you can’t tell I like these boots, button up shirts, skinny pants and girls. I really really like girls. 😂
I got to see Shan Shan today as she was visiting!! And my best friend Ms. Erika Kelly. My heart is so full with all the support these ladies and everyone is giving me to fulfill my dream.
Fun Fact: I used to play with barbies. That’s when THEY knew I had the gay. 😉

04/09/2018

Still not the best quality yet! (Which is why I’m taking more classes) but it’s what I’ve got and I’m taking what I was taught! Last audition I did, I payed for the self tape. But this time I did it by myself with my phone (which is a common thing for actors to do). And I plan to pay again next time. But he wasn’t available today! (Anyone in the industry, comment things I can work on for my next audition).

Edit: share anything y’all want to of my page! Obviously it’s okay! Just want to put it out there! 😁

04/09/2018

Just a little update: I got selected to be in a flash back scene for a short film, probably won’t talk but I’ll be doing film stuff Friday morning!

I just uploaded a self tape audition for a pilot! Super big deal and it seems like it’ll be super cool!

I FINALLY start my friend acting class Saturday morning at 9am! It’s called “Hey I saw your commercial” commercial acting class (an agent recommended that I take).

Also I will be moving on the 18th to a place called upstart, which is a house full of upcoming artist/actors/singers (anyone basically) that needs a place for a few months that is reasonably priced! We get self tape rooms, hot tubs, free classes, a theatre, and so much more. Only down side is I’ll have like 5 roommates in a small room BUT it’s only temporary until I can do some acting classes and save up for a better place!

I’m making stuff happen y’all! Haha

15/08/2018

It’s the small victories that make the big ones feel more obtainable! 3 auditions this last weekend, but booked 2 completely different ones (psa with no lines, and a VR game show type thing). Fun fact: I was born in Lawrenceville, GA and then I moved to Wisconsin when I was 10. My step mother brought us up there for better opportunities (thanks ). Then I tried college at the wonderful in north Georgia. Came back to Wisconsin and now I’m here. I did a semester at yhc and transferred to UW-Milwaukee for 2 additional semesters and now I am in LA to pursue my dream of acting.

01/08/2018

First day on a real set with lines! It’s a student film but heck yeah, it’s something!

28/07/2018

Okay I lied, this is the last one I’ll post. I don’t feel like I smile enough in pictures(although it looks like it on insta). Fun fact: Moving to California as been a dream of mine since I was like 5, regardless if I was going to act or be a nurse or whatever.

26/07/2018

2 week old picture, but had to add it to the collection. Finally able to pay rent and still have money to spend!! I have my first student film on August 1st. It’s a small part but it’s something! Also auditioning for an agency again tomorrow! Finally living life not just going day by day!

17/07/2018

*VIDEO INCLUDES SEXUAL TALK* Biggest disappointment so far. Dude tells me it’s going to be this super funny commercial. And that I was the principle character. Then he uses two seconds of the work we did. Didn’t even show any of the comical parts. Nor tagged my Instagram on it like he said he would. He lied to me straight up. I am so disappointed. Well about 2-2.5 minutes in you see me standing in the bathroom about to spray and then my fingers spraying it and then you hear my sigh as I fall off of her. (Fully clothes and I wasn’t even fully over her) 😕😭

https://youtu.be/KkWtO1SqnFg

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11/07/2018

Y’all remember that agency I flew to California to audition for back in March? I resubmitted to them just out of curiosity, and THEY GAVE ME ANOTHER AUDITION AND HOPEFULLY IT GOES WELL BECAUSE I HAVE A CALIFORNIA ADDRESS NOW!

10/07/2018

I LOVE these pictures of us. I miss you already! Come back soon! First friends to visit me at my new home, and it means so much. Sorry I couldn’t do much because I haven’t been able to save much yet!

06/07/2018

“💨💨, I don’t know, what was that, I’m scared you guys” best YouTube video ever! This picture depicts my personality to well.

06/07/2018

Great visit with you guys!! Thanks for coming! Happy I could treat you to dinner . Thanks for your great service. 😘😘

04/07/2018

Happy 4th of July and happy first holiday at my new home! So blessed to be able to spend this holiday with the best! Cheers to many many more holidays spent here!

03/07/2018

First time at Disney Land. I was sad that the castle wasn’t like the one in Florida. But it was such a good time!! Thank you to my fantastic friends for taking me as my thanks for letting you stay at my place!!

26/06/2018

When I first moved here, I became part of this theatre with in a few days of living here. I originally audition to be in a short film but they told me that they had different plans. Later to find out that they do this quite often. I almost quit the show but because of this cast, I stuck around. So if anyone in the LA area is available on Wednesday nights at 9:30 come on and see an interesting show with myself and this cast! 8 weeks of performances, and $20 per ticket and the money goes to keep the theatre running! The show is called Dark Shadows!

25/06/2018

Some updates:

I was randomly talking to this guy and we got into the conversation about acting. He then proceeded to tell me he needed someone for his film (student/short film), he originally said it was a non speaking role but he said we could probably improvise some lines. Soooo more reel footage!

So I met up with him and his producer today, she is also a student at the same film school as him, she also has to do a short film, and said she could probably use me as the main character in her film! She said I looked like what she was picturing! So double whammy in one sitting! 😁😁

21/06/2018

Fml, I was supposed to go down to San Diego today for an audition. But I had to decline it last minute because i currently have bigger bills to pay (rent) and I can’t afford the gas to go down there. Apparently on their end it didn’t show as canceled, so they called me this morning and said if I had shown up I would have basically booked my first union project. 😭😭😭

20/06/2018

So I posted a few weeks ago that I was doing a play. I dropped that today because the company was super sketchy and unprofessional and unorganized. And a few hours after I dropped, I got this first booking. If that isn’t a SIGN, I don’t know what is. 😁😁 I’m beyond happy right now. Cheers to dreams coming true y’all!

20/06/2018

JUST GOT BOOKED FOR MY FIRST COMMERCIAL, just based off my head shot!!! Woohoo!!

06/06/2018

Now an audition for the tv show Life Hacks 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ whattttt

06/06/2018

Hell yeah!! Just got another audition for a Young Stephen King!!!

06/06/2018

Just an update:

I had a first, I submitted my hands for a project where they’d take pictures of my hands holding a hamburger!

I also got an audition for a tv show on investigation discover channel, the show twisted sisters. I submitted a short 30 second clip of me arguing with someone.

And today I got an audition for a commercial in San Diego on the 21st!

Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers!!

26/05/2018

AHHHHHHH!!! I auditioned for a short film yesterday and they just called me and said that they had a different idea, so they’re not exactly doing the film anymore. BUT she wants me to be in her dark comedy theatre program! I get my script on Monday!!! ATLEAST ITS SOMETHING!!!! Theatre is good to start and add to the resume!! Oh my god!!!! Woohoo!!!!! I’m so happy right now!

24/05/2018

I learned that most audiences for tv shows like the voice, American ninja worriers, etc are all payed back ground. Your boy got to be in the audience of a new tv show, with the fantastic host, Kevin Hart. Quite a cool day, I’d say! Just something small to make a little bit of cash. While I can. I have an interview tomorrow at Katana in West Hollywood. Also have an audition directly after for a short film! 😁

23/05/2018

Just got another audition!! A total of 3 that I could make or do. But I’ve had 5 or 6 total in the last 2 weeks but 2 or 3 I couldn’t make it too!