Ryan O'Donohue
Ryan O'Donohue | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ryan Sean O'Donohue[1] April 26, 1984[2][3] Pomona, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of La Verne, Fullerton College[4] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse |
Veronica Faye Dean
(m. 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
Ryan Sean O'Donohue (born April 26, 1984)[5][6] is an American actor. He is most notable for his performances as a voice actor in many Disney projects[7][8] especially as Demyx in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise. As a live-action actor, he was part of the main cast of The Byrds of Paradise.[9][10]
Early life and career
O'Donohue was born in Pomona, California[7] on April 26, 1984, to Anita Lynne (née Rultenberg) and Sean Patrick O'Donohue.[11][12] He was raised in San Dimas, California.[citation needed] He has a younger sister named Windy.[13][14] O'Donohue played Zeke Byrd on the 1994 ABC drama The Byrds of Paradise,[11][15] filmed in Hawaii.[16][17] TV producer Steven Bochco was one of the show's executive producers.[18]
Personal life
O'Donohue married Veronica Faye Dean in June 2004.[19][20][21] They have one child, a daughter, named Hazel Ryan O'Donohue, who was born in December 2004.[22][23][24] They live in Los Angeles, California. [citation needed] Through his daughter, O'Donohue and his wife have one grandson (b. August 9, 2023).[25][26][27]
Filmography
He has been credited with voice acting in 29 films.[28]
- The Byrds of Paradise (TV series) (1994) — Zeke Byrd
- The Boys Are Back (TV series) (1994–1995) — Peter Hansen[29]
- Demon Knight (1995) — Danny
- What-a-Mess (1995) — What-A-Mess, Santa[30][31]
- Disney's Activity Center: The Lion King (1995) — Young Simba (voice)
- Spot's Magical Christmas (1995) — Spot
- Toy Story (1995) — Kid
- Recess (TV series) (1997–2001) — Randall Weems/Digger Dave[8]
- 101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor (1997) — Whizzer
- The New Batman Adventures (1997) — Matt
- Safety Patrol (1998) — Coop
- Beverly Hills Family Robinson — Roger Robinson
- Mr. Murder — Young Alfie
- A Bug's Life (1998) — Grub
- Spot and his Grandparents Go to the Carnival (1998) — Spot
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) — Young Kovu[32]
- The Dog of Flanders (1999) — Young George (English dub)
- The Iron Giant (1999) — Student
- Toy Story 2 (1999) — Additional Voices
- Batman Beyond: The Movie (1999) — Matt McGinnis
- Batman Beyond: Legend of the Dark Knight[33]
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) — Matthew "Matt" McGinnis[33]
- Batman Beyond (1999–2001) — Matt McGinnis
- Recess: School's Out (2001) — Digger Dave/Randall Weems[8]
- Kingdom Hearts II (2006) — Demyx
- Whisper of the Heart — High School Student
- Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix — Demyx
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (2009) — Demyx
- Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix (2013) — Demyx
- Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (2014) — Demyx
- Kingdom Hearts III (2019) — Demyx[34]
- Penguin's Clean Sweep[35]
From 1993 through 2017, he has been credited as a voice in four video games.[36]
Awards and nominations
O'Donohue was nominated for the Best Young Performer in a Voice-Over award at the 19th Youth in Film Awards, for his performance in the 1996–1997 season of Recess.[37]
References
- ^ "O'Donohue, Ryan 1984–". www.encyclopedia.com.
- ^ "RYAN ODONOHUE VOICES". behindthevoiceactors.com.
- ^ "Ryan Sean Odonohue Vital • California Birth Index, 1905-1995". Familysearch.org.
- ^ "Ryan ODonohue Official Facebook Page - About". facebook.com.
- ^ "O'Donohue, Ryan 1984–". www.encyclopedia.com.
- ^ "Ryan Sean O'Donohue was born on April 26, 1984 in Los Angeles County, California". www.californiabirthindex.com.
- ^ a b Valenzuela, Beatriz E. (22 July 2017). "Did you know these Comic-Con faves are from the Inland Empire?". Press-Enterprise. pe.com. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
Chances are Ryan O'Donohue's voice played a major part in many a nerd's childhood. The veteran voice actor born in Pomona has been in such film and television favorites as 'The Iron Giant,' 'Pepper Ann,' 'Recess,' 'A Bug's Life' and 'Batman Beyond' to name a few.
- ^ a b c Willis, John; Lynch, Tom; Monush, Barry (December 1, 2002). Applause. Vol. 53. New York London. p. 306. ISBN 9781557835994.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help)CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Rabinowitz, Dorothy (Mar 10, 1994). "TV: Headmaster in Hawaii, Uncle Miltie, sin and Hollywood". Wall Street Journal. p. A16.
- ^ "Ryan O'Donohue". TV GUIDE. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ a b O'Connor, John (2 March 1994). "Review/Television; Families on the Move To and From Their Roots". New York Times. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "RYAN ODONOHUE VOICES". behindthevoiceactors.com.
- ^ "Windy O'Donohue and her first year at Idyllwild Arts Camp! - Exactly 25 years ago today! Windy is 22 months and Ryan is 5!". facebook.com.
- ^ "Windy Lynn Odonohue Vital • California Birth Index, 1905-1995". Familysearch.org.
- ^ Prouty, Howard H. (March 3, 1994). "The Byrds of Paradise". Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994. Vol. 18. Taylor & Francis. p. 261. ISBN 9780824037970.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ Rosenberg, Howard (3 March 1994). "TV REVIEW : ABC's 'Byrds of Paradise' Whistles a Maudlin Song". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ Furman, Elina (2000-04-15). "Almost Doesn't Count". Seth Green: An Unauthorized Biography. St. Martin's Publishing. ISBN 9781466810358.
- ^ Svetkey, Benjamin. "Steven Bochco's new show". EW. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Sean and I are going to Israel !!!!!!! (June 18-30) Then going to Idyllwild Arts (July 3-9) Tomorrow celebrating Ryan And Veronica's 6th Anniversary with Danny (my sister's son), Windylynn, her boyfriend Chris, Sean and Hazel! Lots of great things to look forward to!!! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!". facebook.com.
- ^ "Ryan O'Donohue Marriage Info American actor (? - present)". strictlyweddings.com.
- ^ tikamgarhsamachar. "tikamgarhsamachar". tikamga\rhsamachar.com.
- ^ "Awesome pic of my daughter with me in August at the edge of a volcano in Hawaii. She's too grown up already with that hair and designer silk wrap". facebook.com.
- ^ tikamgarhsamachar. "tikamgarhsamachar". tikamgarhsamachar.com.
- ^ "Father's Day with my cherub. Love you Hazel O'Donohue". facebook.com.
- ^ "Guess what guys???!!! I'm going to be a Grandma!!!". facebook.com.
- ^ "it's a boy 🙂". facebook.com.
- ^ "briar hugh ramage ❤ august 9th 2023 6lb 7oz 19"". facebook.com.
- ^ "Ryan O'Donohue". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ Leszczak, Bob (2018). Single Season Sitcoms of the 1990s: A Complete Guide. McFarland. p. 28. ISBN 9781476631981.
- ^ Crump, William D. (11 March 2019). "Miracle on Third Street". Happy Holidays--Animated!: A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland. p. 253. ISBN 9781476636467.
- ^ Erickson, Hal (June 30, 2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 -2003. Vol. The Shows M-Z Vol. 2. p. 899. ISBN 9780786422562.
- ^ "Ryan O'Donohue". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ a b Lentz, Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television. p. 1753.
- ^ "Who Voices Who in Kingdom Hearts 3?". tvovermind.com. 22 February 2021.
- ^ Lentz, Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television. p. 750.
- ^ "Ryan O'Donohue". mobygames.com. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays–Animated!: A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Company. p. 253. ISBN 9781476636467.