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Ryan Hansen | |
|---|---|
 Hansen at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | July 5, 1981[1][2] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse |
Amy Russell (m. 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Jason Russell (brother-in-law) |
Ryan Hansen (born July 5, 1981) is an American actor. He is best known for starring as Dick Casablancas on the noir drama series Veronica Mars (2004–2007, 2019), as Kyle Bradway on the Starz comedy series Party Down (2009–2010, 2023), and as Nolan in the horror remake film Friday the 13th (2009). Hansen also had a recurring role on the comedy series 2 Broke Girls (2012–2017) and the web series Burning Love (2012–2013).
Career
Hansen began acting with guest-starring roles on series such as Grounded for Life, That's So Raven, and Las Vegas. In 2004, Hansen auditioned for the role of Duncan Kane on Veronica Mars but lost out to Teddy Dunn. However, Rob Thomas told him to try out for the role of Dick Casablancas.[citation needed]
In 2008, Hansen appeared in Superhero Movie, released on March 28. In 2008, Hansen appeared in the CCT original musical Alice as Trevor McKnight/White Night. The show opened on July 31 and ran through August 10, in San Diego.[citation needed]
In 2011, Hansen portrayed Ben Lewis on the NBC sitcom Friends with Benefits.[3]
BuddyTV ranked him #79 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".[4]
In 2012, he began a recurring role as Andy, the candy shop owner, on the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls. The same year he had a supporting role in the film Hit and Run alongside Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell and Bradley Cooper.
On October 25, 2017, the new YouTube Premium series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television premiered, in which Hansen plays a fictionalized version of himself, as the show's title character.[5]
In 2020, he starred opposite Jimmy O. Yang in two films, Like a Boss and Fantasy Island, released a month apart. In the former film, their characters were business partners, and in the latter, they were step-siblings who were strongly fond of each other.
Personal life
Hansen married Amy Russell in 2004. The couple were Kristen Bell's housemates for two years.[6] Hansen and Russell have three daughters.[7]
Hansen has supported Invisible Children, which was founded by his brother-in-law Jason Russell.[8] In 2010, he appeared in the online series The LXD: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, with 50% of the profits going to the Invisible Children campaign.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Death by Engagement | Michael Micelli | |
| 2006 | The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold | Scottie | |
| 2007 | Palo Alto | Anthony | |
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | Kevin | |
| Superhero Movie | Lance Landers | ||
| 2009 | House Broken | Elliot Cathkart | |
| Friday the 13th | Nolan | ||
| 2010 | BoyBand | Tommy | |
| Brother's Justice | Lance Jeung | ||
| 2011 | Bad Actress | Russell Pillage | |
| Hipster Tea Party | Short film | ||
| 2012 | Last Call | Phil | |
| Hit and Run | Allen | ||
| 2013 | G.I. Joe: Retaliation | Grunt | |
| 2014 | Veronica Mars | Dick Casablancas | |
| Let's Get Digital | Matt | Short film | |
| Friended to Death | Michael Harris | ||
| Mr. Maple Leaf | Jason | Short film | |
| 2015 | Jem and the Holograms | Stephen the Guard | |
| 2016 | Central Intelligence | Steve | |
| XOXO | DJ Avilo | ||
| Bad Santa 2 | Regent Hastings | ||
| 2017 | CHiPs | Brian Grieves | |
| Literally, Right Before Aaron | Aaron | AKA The Wedding Guest | |
| Unicorn Store | Brock | ||
| 2018 | Dog Days | Peter | |
| 2019 | The Turkey Bowl | Patrick Hodges | AKA Romantic Reunion |
| 2020 | Like a Boss | Greg | |
| Fantasy Island | JD Weaver | ||
| Friendsgiving | Gunnar | ||
| 2021 | Good on Paper | Dennis Kelly | |
| 2022 | Who Invited Them | Adam | |
| 2023 | The Donor Party | Armin | |
| The Christmas Classic | Randy Collins |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Larry | Episode: "Hot Potato" |
| Ally McBeal | Student MC | Episode: "The Wedding" | |
| Motocrossed | Entrant #1 | Television film | |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Pilot #3 | Episode: "The End of the Power Rangers: Part 2" |
| 2003 | Grounded for Life | Matt | Episode: "Just Like a Woman" |
| Hunter | Ron | Episode: "To Protect and Serve" | |
| 2004 | Like Family | Dell | 2 episodes: "Who's Your Daddy?" and "Sex Ed" |
| Las Vegas | Jared | Episode: "The Strange Life of Bob" | |
| Brad | Uncredited; episode: "The Family Jewels" | ||
| 2004–2007; 2019 | Veronica Mars | Dick Casablancas | Recurring (seasons 1, 4); main cast (seasons 2–3), 55 episodes |
| 2005–2006 | That's So Raven | J.J. | 2 episodes: "Boyz 'N Commotion" and "Be Prepared" |
| 2009 | Gossip Girl | Shep | Episode: "Valley Girls" |
| 2009–2010; 2023 | Party Down | Kyle Bradway | Main cast; 26 episodes |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits | Ben Harrison | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| Childrens Hospital | Kyle Bradway | Episode: "Party Down" | |
| Lovelives | Tim | Television film | |
| 2012 | Happy Endings | Jeff Niebert | Episode: "Makin' Changes!" |
| Key & Peele | A Tribe Called Quest Shirt Guy | Episode: "Flash Mob" | |
| Best Friends Forever | Keith Kazakian | Episode: "Single and Lovin' It" | |
| Royal Pains | Brady Wilkerson | Episode: "Fools Russian" | |
| Before We Made It | Television film | ||
| Wedding Band | Cooper | 2 episodes: "Don't Forget About Me" and "I Don't Wanna Grow Up" | |
| El Jefe | Josh Turkus | Television film | |
| 2012–2013 | The League | Ben | 2 episodes: "The Freeze Out" and "Baby Geoffrey Jesus" |
| 2012–2013; 2015; 2017 | 2 Broke Girls | Andy | Recurring (season 2); guest (season 5–6); 12 episodes |
| 2013 | Parenthood | Luke | Episode: "Keep on Rowing" |
| 2014 | House of Lies | Johnno | Episode: "Boom" |
| Bad Teacher | Joel Kotsky | Main cast; 13 episodes | |
| 2014–2015 | Bad Judge | Gary Boyd | Main cast; 13 episodes |
| 2015 | Newsreaders | Reese Ballard | Episode: "A Billionaire Goes to Hell; Sitcom Family" |
| Resident Advisors | Doug Weiner | Main cast; mini-series, 7 episodes | |
| iZombie | Carson McComb | Episode: "Flight of the Living Dead" | |
| Marry Me | Lee | Episode: "Wake Me" | |
| Scheer-RL | Nick Lachey | Episode: "98 Degrees" | |
| Semi-Charmed Life | Grover Foster | Television film | |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Wilson Phillips | Episode: "The One with the Bomb" |
| Grandfathered | Chason | Episode: "Tableside Guacamole" | |
| 2016; 2020 | American Dad! | Chad (voice) | Episode: "The Enlightenment of Ragi-Baba" |
| Maxon (voice) | Episode: "Yule. Tide. Repeat." | ||
| 2017 | Portlandia | Dax | Episode: "Carrie Dates a Hunk" |
| Santa Clarita Diet | Bob Jonas | Episode: "Attention to Detail" | |
| The Mindy Project | Dr. Michael Lancaster | Episode: "Mindy Lahiri Is a White Man" | |
| Pillow Talk | Nicky | Episode: "Dirt Diamond" | |
| American Housewife | Zach | Episode: "The Couple" | |
| 2017–2019 | Teachers | Brent | Guest (season 2), recurring (season 3), 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Me, Myself & I | Mid-Life Justin | Episode: "Home Alone" |
| Fresh Off the Boat | Mr. Grant | Episode: "Sub Standard" | |
| 2019 | Adam & Eve | Adam | Television film |
| 2020 | Bless This Mess | Matt | Episode: "The Table" |
| 2021–2022 | A Million Little Things | Camden Lamoureux | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | Rick and Morty | Episode: "Rickfending Your Mort" | |
| 2024 | Night Court | Jake | season 2 episode 9 "Taught and Bothered" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rockville, CA | Chambers | 13 episodes |
| 2010 | The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers | Brendan Broman | 3 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | Burning Love | Cowboy waiter, Blaze | 27 episodes |
| 2014 | HelLA | Ryan | Episode: "LA House Parties" |
| Gentlemen Lobsters | Yannie Boi (voice) | Episode: "The Secret to Crushing at Titanfall: Wear Thom Browne Boxers" | |
| Play It Again, Dick | Himself / Dick Casablancas | Main cast; 8 episodes | |
| 2017–2019 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | Himself | Main cast, 16 episodes |
Stage
- Alice (2008) – Trevor McKnight/White Night
References
- ^ "This Day in History: Today's Birthdays". The Boston Globe. June 30, 2023. pp. D10. ProQuest 1977396243.
Rock singer Jason Wade (Lifehouse) is 28. Actor Ryan Hansen is 27. Country musician Dave Haywood (Lady Antebellum) is 26.
- ^ "Celebrity-Birthdays-Jul05". The Canadian Press. June 30, 2023. ProQuest 2832008763.
Singer Jason Wade of Lifehouse is 43. Actor Ryan Hansen is 42. Musician Dave Haywood of Lady A is 41.
- ^ "NBC Unveils 2010-11 Primetime Schedule Accented by Five New Comedies, Seven New Dramas and New Alternative Program". The Futon Critic. May 16, 2010.
- ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011". BuddyTV. December 7, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ "Ryan Hansen talks to us about starring in his new YouTube Red show, working with Samira Wiley, and loving Beyoncé". HelloGiggles. October 31, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ Karpel, Ari (August 6, 2009). "Kristen Bell Keeps It Real". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ "Ryan Hansen – Open Book". A BOOK OF Magazine. March 15, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
- ^ "MI.net: Ryan Hansen (Dick Casablancas)". www.marsinvestigations.net. Retrieved August 17, 2019.
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