Ryan Hansen

Biography

Ryan Hansen is an American actor and comedian. Best known for his role as Dick Casablanca on the noir drama series Veronica Mars, Hansen has also played Kyle Broadway on the Starz series Party Down and Nolan in the 2009 remake of the classic horror film Friday the 13th. This versatile actor, born in Fountain Valley, California, has been featured in upwards of twenty films, including Superhero Movie, Hit and Run, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Dog Days and Bad Santa 2. In 2011, BuddyTV rated him 79th on their list of TV’s Sexiest Men.

Equally comfortable on both the big and small screens, Hansen has been featured on various television shows, appearing on recurring roles in both 2 Broke Girls and Burning Love. He’s also featured in many guest roles including Ally McBeal, Key & Peele, and Portlandia. Hansen is currently working on web-based content and will soon be releasing the second season of his YouTube series Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes On Television. The actor is heavily involved in philanthropy, contributing towards the Invisible Children campaign, an initiative which fights to raise awareness of child soldiers in Africa.