Born and raised in Atlanta, Seacrest has been the heart and soul of television and in radio for many years, beginning as the host of such kids shows as, Gladiators 2000, Fox Family Channel's, Wild Animal Games, and _"Click, The" (1997/I)_ , which ultimately led him to his afternoon gig at Los Angeles's Radio Station, 98.7 FM, on which he hosts and produces the #1 daily afternoon talk show, "Ryan Seacrest for The Ride Home". In the Summer of 2002, he began to find fame as the host of American Idol, a Star Search clone, in which contestants try their best at auditioning each song before going on stage and to find out, who's really, the American Idol. He hosted the first 2 seasons of the show and after finishing the popular series, Ryan serves in the same capacity for American Juniors, like Idol, he will interact with the talent and judges, in order to keep track of viewers through the weekly show that will make it a successful hit.
Resides in Los Angeles He attended the University of Georgia One of 2003's 50 Most Beautiful People in People Magazine. Had a very brief appearance as an extra in Crimson Tide. He's shown as the submarine is getting underway, staring at an aquarium. He pointed this out himself when he hosted a showing of the film. He is not credited. Hosted the one-hour weekly radio program "Live From The Lounge" from 2001- 2002. In January 2004, he took over Casey Kasem's place as host of "American Top 40". In December 2004, Ryan began hosting a second version of "American Top 40" (Hot AC version). Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [April 13, 2005]