Kym Marsh's ex Jack Ryder who was a household name is hardly recognizable since his glory days. The former Eastenders actor known for his role as Jamie Mitchell has now stepped away from the spotlight.
After joining the soap in 1998, he became known for his good looks and boyish charm, only to be dramatically killed off in a Christmas Day special.
In 2002 he married Kym Marsh but now, Jack has traded his clean-cut image for a rugged salt and pepper beard, and said goodbye to his iconic 'curtains' hairstyle.
Not on that, Jack has a new wholesome career and has become a successful children's book author as well as an acting coach and director of talent agency Intertalent group, reports Ok!.
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