Chris Ryan Biography

Chris Ryan born Colin Armstrong is an author, television presenter, security consultant, and former Special Air Service, sergeant.

After the publication of fellow patrol member Andy McNab’s Bravo Two Zero in 1993, Ryan published his own account of his experiences during the Bravo Two Zero mission in 1995, entitled The One That Got Away.

While this has led to a very successful career in writing, both his and McNab’s accounts of the Bravo Two Zero mission have been heavily criticized by their fellow patrol members and questioned by other SAS members about their authenticity.

Since retiring from the British Army Ryan has published several fiction and non-fiction books, including Strike Back, which was subsequently adapted into a television series for Sky 1 and co-created the ITV action series, Ultimate Force. He has also presented or appeared in numerous television documentaries connected to the military or law enforcement.

Chris Ryan Age

Ryan is 60 years old as of 2021. Chris was born in 1961, in Rowlands Gill, United Kingdom. He has not shared when he celebrates his birthday.

Chris Ryan Height and Weight

Chris stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches which is equivalent to 1.88 meters tall. However, his weight as well as his other body measurements are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Chris Ryan Education

Ryan attending Hookergate School. He was then enrolled in the British Army at the age of 16.

Chris Ryan Family, Parents and Siblings

Ryan was born and raised by her parents in Rowlands Gill in County Durham. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Ryan’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Chris Ryan Wife and Children

Ryan is a married man. He has not shared any information about his wife. Chris has a daughter, but his experiences in Iraq caused him to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Following his consumption of radioactive water during his Bravo Two Zero escape, he was warned not to have any children in the future.

Chris Ryan Salary

Details about Chris’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Chris Ryan Net Worth

Chris’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an author, television presenter, security consultant, and former Special Air Service, sergeants. Through his various sources of income, Chris has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Chris Ryan Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Chris Ryan.

Chris Ryan Wiki

Full Names: Colin Armstrong
Popular As: Chris Ryan
Gender: Female
Occupation / Profession: author, television presenter, security consultant, and former Special Air Service sergeant
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Chris Ryan Birthday

Age / How Old?: 60 years old as of 2021
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Birth: 1961
Place of Birth: Rowlands Gill, United Kingdom
Birthday: Not Known

Chris Ryan Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: 1.88 m
Weight: Not Known
Eye Color: Not Available
Hair Color: Not Available
Shoe Size: Not Available
Dress Size: Not Available
Breast Size: Not Available
Waist Size: Not Available
Hip Size: Not Available

Chris Ryan Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Dating / Wife: Not Known
Children: Daughter

Chris Ryan Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $1 million and $5 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: author, television presenter, security consultant, and former Special Air Service sergeant

Chris Ryan Career

Since leaving the SAS, Ryan wrote The One That Got Away, which tells his account of the Bravo Two Zero mission. Both his and McNab’s accounts have been heavily criticized by former SAS member and explorer Michael Asher, who retraced the patrol’s footsteps and claimed to have largely debunked both accounts as well as the then-SAS regimental sergeant major Peter Ratcliffe and the other surviving members of Bravo Two Zero in their own published accounts, as largely fictionalized versions of events.

Ryan, now a best-selling author, has written more than 70 books, both fiction and non-fiction. Many of his works are well known, such as fictional works like Strike Back (2007), which was adapted into the TV show, and Firefight (September 2008).

He also writes fictional books for teenage readers, including the Alpha Force Series and “Code Red”, and has written a romantic novel, The Fisherman’s Daughter, under the pseudonym Molly Jackson.

In addition to his writing, Ryan has contributed to several television series and video games. In 2002 Ryan co-created and appeared in ITV’s action series, Ultimate Force, playing the role of Blue Troop leader Staff Sergeant Johnny Bell in the first series as well as acting as the military adviser for the video game I.G.I.-2: Covert Strike, helping to make the game more accurate to real-life military operations, tactics, weapons, and equipment.

Ryan was the titular star of BBC One’s Hunting Chris Ryan in 2003 which later aired on the Military Channel as ‘Special Forces Manhunt’. In 2004 Ryan produced several programs titled Terror Alert: Could You Survive, in each program, he demonstrated how to survive disasters including, flooding, nuclear terrorist attack, mass blackouts, and plane hijackings.

In 2005, Ryan presented a Sky One show called How Not to Die, detailing how to survive various life-threatening situations, including violent burglary, mugging, and violent attacks.

In 2007 Ryan trained and managed a six-man team to represent Team GB at Sure for Men’s Extreme Pamplona Chase in Spain during the Running of the Bulls and also appeared in an episode of the Derren Brown series, Mind Control with Derren Brown, where he booby-trapped a course for Brown to follow whilst blindfolded.

Ryan presented the television series Elite World Cops, also broadcast as Armed and Dangerous, which aired on Bravo in 2008. In the show, Ryan spends time with various law enforcement agencies around the world, giving him an insight into the war on terrorism and drug trade but from a law enforcement perspective.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chris Ryan

Who is Chris?

Colin Armstrong is an author, television presenter, security consultant, and former Special Air Service, sergeant.

How old is Chris?

Chris was born in 1961, in Rowlands Gill, United Kingdom. He has not shared when he celebrates his birthday.

How tall is Chris?

Chris stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches which is equivalent to 1.88 meters tall. However, his weight as well as his other body measurements are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Is Chris married?

How much is Chris worth?

Chris’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an author, television presenter, security consultant, and former Special Air Service, sergeants. Through his various sources of income, Chris has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does Chris make?

Details about Chris’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

Where does Chris live?

Because of security reasons, Chris has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.