Meet Ryan Hurst, The New 'Kratos' In 'God Of War' Show, His Career And Net Worth, Is He Married?

Amazon Prime's live-action adaptation of God of War was first announced in 2022, and in 2024, it faced challenges following the departures of several executives and the showrunner. Later, Ronald D. Moore joined as a showrunner, and amid this, Sony, on X (formerly Twitter), announced that Ryan Hurst, a famous actor, will play the role of 'Kratos' in the live-action adaptation of God of War.

In the announcement poster, Ryan Hurst's striking similarities to 'Kratos' left people baffled and excited. Veteran actor Ryan Hurst isn't new to the God of War universe, as he already voiced 'Thor' in the video game God of War Ragnarok. As he joined the cast of the live-action adaptation of God of War, let's have a look at his profile, including his career and personal life.

A look in new 'Kratos' Ryan Hurst's decades-long career

California-based Ryan Douglas Hurst was born in June 1976 to Candace Kaniecki and Rick Hurst. Ryan's mom, Candace was an acting coach while Rick Hurst was a famous actor. Born into a film family, Ryan Hurst was always inclined toward acting. He completed his high school education in Santa Monica, CA, and in 1993, he started his acting journey. He was seen as 'Crunch Grabowski' in NBC's Saved by the Bell: The New Class. Apart from that, he was also featured in several movies and TV shows, including Beverly Hills, JAG, Wings, and Boston Common.

Apart from that, he was also seen in The Postman, Saving Private Ryan, Patch Adams, Rules of Engagement, The Ladykillers, Hudson Taken, John Doe, Touched by an Angel, Lone Star State of Mind, We Were Soldiers, Venus and Mars, and Perfect Lover, among so many others. His big breakthrough came in 2008, when he was seen in Sons of Anarchy, and from being a leading cast member, he soon shot to fame and carved a name for himself in the hearts of his fans.

Ryan Hurst worked in the same series for four years, and eventually his character was killed off. In 2011, he tried his hand at voice acting for Rango. Some of his work also includes Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chasing the Green, Noble Things, Heartland, and Mark Evans Medium, among others. With the recent announcement about him playing 'Kratos', Ryan Hurst grabbed the attention yet again, and the audience is excited for the actor to set fire on the screens with his masterclass performance in the live-action adaptation of God of War.

Ryan Hurst's personal life and massive net worth

Ryan Hurst found love in high school with Molly Clarkson. The duo reportedly started dating in 1994 and got married in 2005. It's not known whether the couple has any kids or not. Just like Ryan, his wife Molly also had a passion for acting since the time she was young, and to pursue the same, she enrolled at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Molly completed her graduation from Loyola Marymount University, and in 2009, she debuted with Chasing The Green. In 2011, he was also seen in the movie Shouting Secrets. Today, she is an actress and production manager who co-owns a production company, Fast Shoes, with her husband. While not confirmed, Ryan Hurst's net worth has been said to be USD 4 million as of 2020, while CNW says it has been USD 2 million as of 2025.

What do you think about Ryan Hurst's upcoming role as 'Kratos' in God of War?

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