Ryan Hansen
| Ryan Hansen | |
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 Ryan Hansen, 2007 |
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| Born | July 5, 1981 Fountain Valley, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor and charity helper/ organiser (Invisible Children) |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Amy Russell 1 child |
Ryan Hansen (born July 5, 1981) is an American actor, best known for having portrayed Dick Casablancas on Veronica Mars and Nolan in Friday the 13th. He also played Kyle Bradway on the Starz show Party Down.
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[edit] Early life
Hansen was born in Fountain Valley, California and raised in El Cajon, California, but has since moved with his wife Amy to L.A.
[edit] 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.
He is set to play Ted Warner a new addition to the cast in the 4th Season of the popular television show House Of Cards. In 2008, Hansen appeared in Superhero Movie, released on March 28. Also 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.
Hansen is currently playing a series regular, Ben Lewis, on the NBC sitcom Friends with Benefits, which debuted on August 5th, 2011. A delay from its forecast opening as a mid season replacement. [1][2]
[edit] Personal life
Hansen and his wife, Amy, were former roommates of Kristen Bell at her house in the Hollywood Hills.[3]
Hansen is involved in the campaign Invisible Children and has appeared in the online series The LXD, of which 50% of the profits is going to the Invisible Children Campaign.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Motocrossed | Entrant #1 | TV movie |
| 2001 | The Geena Davis Show | Larry | Episode: "Hot Potato" |
| 2001 | Ally McBeal | Student MC | Episode: "The Wedding" |
| 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" |
| 2003 | Hunter | Ron | Episode: "To Protect and Serve" |
| 2004 | Like Family | Dell | Episode: "Who's Your Daddy?" Episode: "Sex Ed" |
| 2004 | Las Vegas | Jared Brad (uncredited) |
Episode: "The Strange Life of Bob" Episode: "The Family Jewels" |
| 2004–2007 | Veronica Mars | Dick Casablancas | 52 episodes |
| 2005 | Death by Engagement | Michael Micelli | |
| 2005 | That's So Raven | J.J. | Episode: "Boyz 'N Commotion" |
| 2006 | That's So Raven | J.J. | Episode: "Be Prepared" |
| 2006 | The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold | Scottie | Video |
| 2007 | Palo Alto | Anthony | |
| 2008 | Sherman's Way | Kevin | |
| 2008 | Superhero Movie | Lance Landers | |
| 2009 | House Broken | Elliot Cathkart | |
| 2009 | Friday the 13th | Nolan | |
| 2009 | Rockville CA | Chambers | 13 episodes |
| 2009 | Gossip Girl | Shep | Episode: "Valley Girls" |
| 2009–2010 | Party Down | Kyle Bradway | 20 episodes |
| 2010 | BoyBand | Tommy | |
| 2010 | The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers | Brendan Broman | Episode: "The Tale of Trevor Drift" Episode: "Fanboyz" |
| 2011 | (818) | Russell Pillage | |
| 2011 | Friends with Benefits[4] | Ben Harrison | 13 episodes |
| 2011 | Last Call | Phil | Post-production |
| 2011 | Lovelives | Tim | TV movie; pre-production |
| 2012 | Happy Endings | Jeffery Niebert (Jeff) | Episode: "Makin' Changes!" |
[edit] Plays
- "Alice" (2008) - Trevor McKnight/ White Night
[edit] References
- ^ Breaking: NBC picks up four new series
- ^ "NBC Unveils 2010-11 Primetime Schedule Accented by Five New Comedies, Seven New Dramas and New Alternative Program". The Futon Critic. May 16, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/16/nbc-unveils-2010-2011-primetime-schedule/20100516nbc01/.
- ^ Cosmopolitan, Sept. 2009, p. 48.
- ^ "NBC adds to scripted lineup with four new series -- "The Cape," "Outlaws," "Harry's Law", and "Friends with Benefits" - and renews "Chuck" for fourth season in 2010-11". The Futon Critic. May 14, 2010. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/14/nbc-adds-to-new-scripted-lineup-with-four-new-series-the-cape-outlaw-harrys-law-and-friends-with-benefits-and-renews-chuck-for-fourth-season-in-2010-11/20100514nbc02/. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
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