Biography

Kevin Ryan first garnered international recognition while starring on BBC America's Copper. Created by Oscar winning director Barry Levinson, Emmy winner Tom Fontana, and Academy Award nominee Will Rokos, the show became BBC America's highest rated series premiere of all time.

Kevin also appeared in the History Channel's hit mini-series Sons of Liberty and in the NBC series Crossbones starring John Malkovich, created by Neil Cross. Some of his other roles include the series regular role of "Patrick Ryan" on Freeform's Guilt; portraying the edgy, temperamental "Colin Kilgannon" on NBC's hit TV series The Blacklist; and ABC's Once Upon a Time.

In Ireland, Kevin recently starred in The Southwesterlies and can currently be seen opposite Jane Seymour in Harry Wild. Both series are for RTE and Acorn TV. Harry Wild premiered internationally on April 4th on Acorn TV and received outstanding reviews and a loyal following, leading to a season two pickup which is currently filming in Ireland.

Most recently, Kevin starred in the film Lost Nation, where he portrayed the historical figure, Ethan Allen, directed by Jay Craven.

In addition to his substantial work as an actor, Kevin recently made the move into writing and directing. His short film, Bad Suns, received much critical acclaim including 27 festival awards. He's also slated to make his feature directing debut with Our Land Upon the Hill, which he also wrote.
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Kevin Ryan is an award-winning, internationally recognized actor known for his versatility across television, film, and theater. With a career spanning both the American and European entertainment industries, he has gained acclaim for bringing depth and authenticity to a wide range of characters. Ryan currently stars as Charlie Wild in Acorn TV's hit mystery drama Harry Wild, playing opposite Jane Seymour. Now filming its fifth season, the series has garnered a devoted international audience. Prior to this, he earned widespread recognition for his lead role as Detective Francis Maguire in BBC America's Copper, created by Academy Award-winner Barry Levinson, Emmy-winner Tom Fontana, and Oscar nominee Will Rokos. The show became the network's highest-rated premiere at the time. He also starred as John Pitcairn in the History Channel's Sons of Liberty and played the villainous Colin Kilgannon in NBC's The Blacklist. Additional notable TV credits include Crossbones (NBC) opposite John Malkovich, Guilt (Freeform), Once Upon a Time (ABC), and The South Westerlies (Acorn TV / AMC).

Beyond television, Ryan has an extensive filmography, particularly in independent cinema, with credits including Lost Nation, Paddy's in the Boot, Her Dark Past, and The Guru & The Gypsy, which he also produced. Recently, he directed and starred in Bad Suns, an Irish-American film shot primarily in Los Angeles, which has won 27 awards across the international festival circuit. In 2026, Ryan is set to direct a feature film he wrote in Ireland titled The Quarry, based on true events, further expanding his work behind the camera. In addition to acting, Ryan has been actively involved in developing new television projects with industry veterans such as Christina Wayne (Breaking Bad, Mad Men), Tom Kelly (Blue Bloods, The Purge), and Matthew Spradlin (Bad Kids Go To Hell). Originally from Ireland, he trained extensively in both classical and contemporary acting techniques, bringing a deep commitment to authenticity in every role he takes on. With Harry Wild continuing its success and new projects on the horizon, Kevin Ryan remains a standout talent in both television and film.
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