Kevin Ryan Biography: Height, Parents, Age, Movies, Awards, Wife, Ethnicity, Children

Kevin John Ryan, professionally known as Kevin Ryan, is an Irish actor and producer recognized for his performances in television and film.

He gained international recognition after portraying Detective Francis Maguire in Copper and John Finnegan in Crossbones.

Ryan has also built an impressive career through appearances in Guilt, Sons of Liberty, The South Westerlies, Harry Wild, The Blacklist, Once Upon a Time, and several feature films, earning recognition for his versatility across drama, historical productions, and crime series.

Kevin Ryan
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kevin John Ryan
Stage Name:	Kevin Ryan
Born:	June 20, 1984 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dublin, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	Irish
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	John Ryan, Sally Ryan
Siblings:	Ciaran Ryan, Graham Ryan, Sarah Ryan
Spouse:	Dedee Pfeiffer (divorced)
Occupation:	Actor, Producer
Net Worth:	$5 million

Early Life and Education

Kevin Ryan was born on June 20, 1984, in Dublin, Ireland. John Ryan and Sally Ryan brought him up in a family of skilled stonecutters. His ethnicity is Irish, and his religion is Christianity.

He grew up with three siblings: Ciaran Ryan, Graham Ryan, and Sarah Ryan. Before pursuing acting, Ryan completed a professional apprenticeship in stonecutting and later discovered a passion for performing arts.

He attended Terenure College in Dublin before relocating to Los Angeles, where he received professional training in the Stanislavski method of acting.

Career

Kevin Ryan began his entertainment career as a professional dancer before shifting his focus to acting.

After relocating to Hollywood, he refined his craft and secured early screen appearances in productions such as Days of Our Lives, Raw, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

His breakthrough arrived after landing the role of Detective Francis Maguire in the BBC America period crime drama Copper, which significantly raised his international profile.

He continued expanding his career by portraying John Finnegan in Crossbones, John Pitcairn in Sons of Liberty, and Patrick Ryan in Guilt.

More recently, Ryan has appeared in The Blacklist, The South Westerlies, Harry Wild, Lost Nation, and Barbarians.

In addition to acting, he has worked as a producer and has developed original film and television projects, including plans to direct his own feature film.

Awards and Nominations

• Listed among Social & Personal’s 100 Sexiest Irish Men (2008)
• Listed among Social & Personal’s 100 Sexiest Irish Men (2009)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kevinjryanofficial

Personal Life

Kevin Ryan, 42, is currently single. He was previously married to actress Dedee Pfeiffer, the younger sister of Michelle Pfeiffer.

Their marriage lasted from 2009 until 2012, ending in divorce. There are no verified reports of children or other publicly confirmed relationships following the divorce.

Ryan enjoys traveling, fitness training, sculpting, stone carving, marathon running, and spending time outdoors.

He also has a strong interest in writing and developing film projects. His height is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).

Net Worth

Kevin Ryan has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD.

His wealth has been built through television and film acting, producing, commercial appearances, entertainment partnerships, and creative development projects.

His leading roles in internationally recognized television series, together with continued work in film and television production, remain the primary sources of his income.

Filmography

• Lost Nation (2024)
• Harry Wild (2022–present)
• Barbarians (2021)
• The South Westerlies (2020)
• Love Have I Known (2018)
• The Blacklist (2017)
• Once Upon a Time (2017)
• Guilt (2016)
• Sons of Liberty (2015)
• American Sniper (2014)
• Crossbones (2014)
• Copper (2012–2013)
• Songs for Amy (2012)
• Raw (2012)
• Days of Our Lives (2008)
• The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)