Ryan Paevey (/ˈpeɪvi/ PAY-vee; born Ryan Jacob Paevey-Vlieger; September 24, 1984) is an American actor and model. He is recognized for his role as Nathan West on the soap opera General Hospital, as well as starring in several Hallmark Channel movies.

Paevey was born in Torrance, California, and was raised in Los Angeles as the son of Les Vlieger and Linda Paevey. Paevey ran track and cross country in high school.

Although Paevey did not plan to go into the entertainment industry, while in high school, he was scouted for modeling, leading to commercial acting. Paevey grew up working in construction with his father and bartending. Although he initially turned down modeling opportunities, he eventually acted on one.

As a model, Paevey worked opposite Katy Perry and Cher. He worked as a "body-double" for Robin Thicke for the music video of Thicke's "Sex Therapy". He worked in Christina Aguilera's 2012 music video for "Your Body". He worked for Izod. Paevey worked in a Corona commercial. While working as a model, Paevey was encouraged to try acting.

In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West. The job was Paevey's first series regular role.

In October 2014, Paevey joined Extra as a guest co-host.

In 2015, Paevey starred as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy, premiering on January 23, 2016.

In 2017, he starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Harvest Love and the Lifetime movie Locked In.