Ryan Hansen
Born: 1981-07-05 in Fountain Valley, California, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Ryan Hansen (born July 5, 1981) is a European American actor, best known for having portrayed Dick Casablancas on Veronica Mars and Nolan in Friday the 13th. He also played Kyle on the Starz show Party Down. Hansen was born in Fountain Valley, California and raised in El Cajon, California, but has since moved with his wife Amy to L.A. 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. Ryan 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. 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 will appear as a series regular on the upcoming sitcom Friends with Benefits, which will air on NBC as a midseason replacement during the 2010-11 television season. Hansen and his wife were former roommates of Kristen Bell at her house in the Hollywood Hills
Filmography
2025
- Off the Record as Brandyn Verge
- The Long Shot as Ray Mueller
2024
- Nobody Wants This as Kyle
2023
- Night Court as Jake
- The Donor Party as Armin
- The Christmas Classic as Randy Collins
2022
- Who Invited Them as Adam
2021
- Good on Paper as Dennis
2020
- Friendsgiving as Gunnar
- Fantasy Island as J. D. Weaver
- Like a Boss as Greg
2019
- Bless This Mess as Matt
- The Turkey Bowl as Hodges
2018
- A Million Little Things as Camden Lamoureux
- Dog Days as Peter
- United We Fan as Self (archive footage)
2017
- Santa Clarita Diet as Bob Jones
- Unicorn Store as Brock
- CHiPs as Brian Grieves
- Literally, Right Before Aaron as Aaron
- Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television as Ryan Hansen
2016
- American Housewife as Zach
- Central Intelligence as Steve
- Angie Tribeca as Wilson Phillips
- To Tell the Truth as Self - Panelist
- XOXO as DJ Avilo
- Teachers as Brent
- Bad Santa 2 as Regent Hastings
2015
- iZombie as Carson McComb
- Fresh Off the Boat as Mr. Grant
- Jem and the Holograms as Stephen the Guard
- Resident Advisors as Doug
- Resident Advisors as Doug Weiner
2014
- Bad Teacher as Joel Kotsky
- Bad Judge as Dr. Gary Boyd
- Veronica Mars as Dick Casablancas
- Play It Again, Dick as Ryan Hansen
- Hello Ladies: The Movie as Pig Dream
2013
- Rick and Morty as (voice)
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation as Grunt
- Friended to Death as Michael Harris
2012
- The Mindy Project as Dr. Michael Lancaster
- Key & Peele as A Tribe Called Quest Shirt Guy
- Hit & Run as Allen
- Last Call as Phil
- Burning Love as Blaze
- Best Friends Forever as Keith Kazakian
2011
- 2 Broke Girls as Andy
- Happy Endings as Jeff
- Portlandia as Dax
- Friends with Benefits as Ben Lewis
- Bad Actress as Russell Pillage
- Free Agents as Frank
2010
- Parenthood as Luke
- Brother's Justice
- The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers as Brendan Broman
- Breakdance Academy as Tommy
2009
- The League as Ben
- Party Down as Kyle Bradway
- House Broken as Elliot Cathkart
- Friday the 13th as Nolan
- Rockville, CA
2008
- Childrens Hospital as Kyle Bradway
- Superhero Movie as Lance Landers
2007
- Gossip Girl as Shep
- Palo Alto, CA as Anthony
2006
- The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold as Scottie
2005
- American Dad! as Chad (voice)
- Death by Engagement as Michael Micelli
2004
- Veronica Mars as Dick Casablancas
2003
- Las Vegas as Jared
- America's Next Top Model as Guest
- That's So Raven as J.J.
2001
- Grounded for Life as Matt
- Motocrossed! as Entrant One
1997
- Ally McBeal as Student MC