Ryan Hansen
Biography
Ryan Hansen (born July 5, 1981) is a European-American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and host, 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
Known For
All Movies (39)
- Off the Record2025 · as Brandyn Verge
- The Long Shot2025 · as Ray Mueller
- The Christmas Classic2023 · as Randy Collins
- The Donor Party2023 · as Armin
- Who Invited Them2022 · as Adam
- Good on Paper2021 · as Dennis
- Friendsgiving2020 · as Gunnar
- Fantasy Island2020 · as J. D. Weaver
- Like a Boss2020 · as Greg
- The Turkey Bowl2019 · as Hodges
- Dog Days2018 · as Peter
- United We Fan2018 · as Self (archive footage)
- Unicorn Store2017 · as Brock
- Literally, Right Before Aaron2017 · as Aaron
- CHiPs2017 · as Brian Grieves
- Bad Santa 22016 · as Regent Hastings
- XOXO2016 · as DJ Avilo
- Central Intelligence2016 · as Steve
- Jem and the Holograms2015 · as Stephen the Guard
- Resident Advisors2015 · as Doug
- Hello Ladies: The Movie2014 · as Pig Dream
- Veronica Mars2014 · as Dick Casablancas
- Friended to Death2013 · as Michael Harris
- G.I. Joe: Retaliation2013 · as Grunt
- Hit & Run2012 · as Allen
- Last Call2012 · as Phil
- Bad Actress2011 · as Russell Pillage
- Brother's Justice2010 · as Lance Jeung
- Breakdance Academy2010 · as Tommy
- House Broken2009 · as Elliot Cathkart
- Friday the 13th2009 · as Nolan
- Superhero Movie2008 · as Lance Landers
- Palo Alto, CA2007 · as Anthony
- The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold2006 · as Scottie
- Death by Engagement2005 · as Michael Micelli
- Motocrossed!2001 · as Entrant One
- There She Goes— · as Ezra
- Suburban Psycho— · as Andy Beckett
- Reunion—
All TV Shows (43)
- Nobody Wants This2024 · as Kyle
- Night Court2023 · as Jake
- Bless This Mess2019 · as Matt
- A Million Little Things2018 · as Camden Lamoureux
- Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television2017 · as Ryan Hansen
- Santa Clarita Diet2017 · as Bob Jones
- American Housewife2016 · as Zach
- To Tell the Truth2016 · as Self - Panelist
- Angie Tribeca2016 · as Wilson Phillips
- Teachers2016 · as Brent
- Resident Advisors2015 · as Doug Weiner
- iZombie2015 · as Carson McComb
- Fresh Off the Boat2015 · as Mr. Grant
- Bad Judge2014 · as Dr. Gary Boyd
- Play It Again, Dick2014 · as Ryan Hansen
- Bad Teacher2014 · as Joel Kotsky
- Rick and Morty2013 · as (voice)
- The Mindy Project2012 · as Dr. Michael Lancaster
- Burning Love2012 · as Blaze
- Best Friends Forever2012 · as Keith Kazakian
- Key & Peele2012 · as A Tribe Called Quest Shirt Guy
- 2 Broke Girls2011 · as Andy
- Free Agents2011 · as Frank
- Friends with Benefits2011 · as Ben Lewis
- Happy Endings2011 · as Jeff
- Portlandia2011 · as Dax
- Conan2010 · as Self
- The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers2010 · as Brendan Broman
- Parenthood2010 · as Luke
- The League2009 · as Ben
- Party Down2009 · as Kyle Bradway
- Rockville, CA2009
- Childrens Hospital2008 · as Kyle Bradway
- Gossip Girl2007 · as Shep
- American Dad!2005 · as Chad (voice)
- American Dad!2005 · as (voice)
- Veronica Mars2004 · as Dick Casablancas
- Las Vegas2003 · as Jared
- America's Next Top Model2003 · as Self - Guest
- That's So Raven2003 · as J.J.
- Grounded for Life2001 · as Matt
- The Geena Davis Show2000 · as Larry
- Ally McBeal1997 · as Student MC






