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Jonathan Ryan

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Jonathan Ryan
Born
Irish
OccupationActor
Years active1972–present

Jonathan Ryan is an Irish actor.

Ryan has also played Gerry Adams and Proinsias De Rossa on screen.

Biography

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As a pupil at C.B.C. Monkstown in 1963, Jonathan played rhythm guitar and shared vocals in the Rhythm & Blues band ROOTZGROOP, with Robbie Brennan, Rodney Williams, Dave McAnaney and Paul Brady.[1]

Ryan's acting career began while still a full-time student, making his debut playing ‘Dan’ opposite Lynn Redgrave and Dan O'Herlihy in A Better Place at Dublin's Gate Theatre in 1972. He turned full-time in 1978 and since then has worked extensively on stage, in TV, film and radio and has been one of Ireland's busiest voiceover artists for forty-two years.[2] He has recorded TV and radio commercials for clients worldwide, winning several awards for his work in this field.[3]

Filmography

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Television

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Theatre

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Awards

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The Irish International Advertising Awards Festival: Premier (Individual) Craft Award – Individual Craft Award.

The Institute of Creative Advertising and Design (ICAD) Awards: Individual Craft Award for Best Performance on Radio or TV – Individual Award for Exceptional Merit – Individual Craft Award.

References

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  1. ^ "Irish Rock Discography: Rootzgroop".
  2. ^ "Biography | Jonathan Ryan - Voice over". Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Jonathan Ryan [actor] : The Lisa Richards Agency".
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