Ryan Simpkins

Actor

Ryan Simpkins is an American actress who has been active in the film industry since childhood and has established herself with impressive performances in independent and studio productions. Born in 1998, she appeared in front of the camera at an early age and impressed with her flair for sensitive characters and complex roles. She celebrated her latest success in EDGE OF EVERYTHING (2023, directed by Sophia Sabella), a coming-of-age drama that has been shown at international festivals. Simpkins plays Caroline, a teenager who is searching for her place in life between self-discovery and emotional overload—a role that once again demonstrates her ability to portray characters with subtlety. She has previously appeared in several high-profile productions. In Recreational Road (2018, directed by Matthew Brown) and Arcadia (2012, directed by Olivia Silver), she demonstrated her ability to portray family conflicts and emotional transformation processes in a nuanced way. She received particular attention for her performances in renowned Hollywood productions such as Revolutionary Road (2008, directed by Sam Mendes) alongside Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, and in Brigsby Bear (2017, directed by Dave McCary), a highly acclaimed independent film about identity and self-realization. Ryan Simpkins also appeared in the horror trilogy Fear Street (2021, directed by Leigh Janiak), which achieved great popularity on Netflix. Her repertoire encompasses a remarkable range of genres, from psychological drama to experimental horror. Simpkins' work is regularly praised for its emotional depth and ability to give even minor characters an unexpected presence.

Films on Sooner

Edge of Everything

2023

81 mins

Drama, Independent

After her mother’s death a teen toes the line between childhood and adulthood when she is forced to move in with her father and his young girlfriend.