The highly anticipated Amazon Prime series Cross, based on the character created by renowned author James Patterson, has arrived on our screens.

It will feature brilliant forensic psychologist Alex Cross, played by Aldis Hodge, as he battles a terrifying serial killer known as Fanboy.

Ryan Eggold has been cast as the villain, promising to be a formidable opponent for the hero.

The show’s creators hope viewers will recognize and appreciate Eggold’s performance, going so far as to say they hope some of the audience will be “seduced” by him, reports mirror.

His co-stars have already compared his character, Ed Ramsey, to the Joker from Batman.

But who exactly is Ryan Eggold? Where would you have seen him before and what are some of his career highlights? Here’s everything you need to know.

Who is Ryan Eggold?

Ryan Eggold was born on August 10, 1984 in Lakewood, California. He began singing while still in high school and later attended the University of Southern California, where he spent considerable time in the theater department.

Eggold made her professional acting debut at the age of 22 with an appearance on the TV show Related and also starred in a short film the same year. In addition to acting, Eggold is a musician who plays both guitar and ukulele.

He founded the band Eleanor Avenue and entertained fans on social media with covers of rock songs.

In 2014, Eggold released a single titled “Here’s Lookin At You”, which is still available for streaming on Spotify.

Where else would you have seen Ryan Eggold?

Fans may remember Eggold from his many roles in popular American dramas.

He had recurring roles on The Young and the Restless, Entourage, Brothers and Sisters, and Veronica Mars.

However, he is perhaps most recognized for his role as Ryan Matthews on the CW teen drama series 90210 from 2008 to 2011 or as Tom Keen on The Blacklist and its spin-off series.

Some may also know him as hospital director Dr. Max Goodwin in the medical drama series New Amsterdam, which aired from 2018 to 2023.

His filmography includes titles such as BlackKkKlansman and Fathers and Daughters.

Is Ryan Eggold Married?

As for his personal life, reports suggest that Eggold is currently single and has no immediate plans to get engaged. He is believed to be dating Nikki Lewis.

He was previously linked to actress Ashley Greene, who is known for her role as Alice Cullen in Twilight.

Cross airs on Amazon Prime.