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
American Dad!
2005
American Dad!
2005
Rick and Morty
2013
Conan
2010
2 Broke Girls
2011
Gossip Girl
2007
Las Vegas
2003
Veronica Mars
2004
Parenthood
2010
That's So Raven
2003
America's Next Top Model
2003
Fresh Off the Boat
2015
Filmography
American Dad!
as Chad (voice) · 2005
American Dad!
as (voice) · 2005
Rick and Morty
as (voice) · 2013
Conan
as Self · 2010
2 Broke Girls
as Andy · 2011
Gossip Girl
as Shep · 2007
Las Vegas
as Jared · 2003
Veronica Mars
as Dick Casablancas · 2004
Parenthood
as Luke · 2010
That's So Raven
as J.J. · 2003
America's Next Top Model
as Self - Guest · 2003
Fresh Off the Boat
as Mr. Grant · 2015
The Mindy Project
as Dr. Michael Lancaster · 2012
A Million Little Things
as Camden Lamoureux · 2018
Childrens Hospital
as Kyle Bradway · 2008
American Housewife
as Zach · 2016
The League
as Ben · 2009
iZombie
as Carson McComb · 2015
Happy Endings
as Jeff · 2011
Angie Tribeca
as Wilson Phillips · 2016
Grounded for Life
as Matt · 2001
Portlandia
as Dax · 2011
Nobody Wants This
as Kyle · 2024
To Tell the Truth
as Self - Panelist · 2016
Ally McBeal
as Student MC · 1997
Key & Peele
as A Tribe Called Quest Shirt Guy · 2012
House of Lies
as Johnno · 2012
Party Down
as Kyle Bradway · 2009
Teachers
as Brent · 2016
Friday the 13th
as Nolan · 2009
Santa Clarita Diet
as Bob Jones · 2017
Night Court
as Jake · 2023
Burning Love
as Blaze · 2012
Burning Love
as Cowboy Waiter · 2012
Central Intelligence
as Steve · 2016
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
as Grunt · 2013
Fantasy Island
as J. D. Weaver · 2020
Friends with Benefits
as Ben Lewis · 2011
Bad Teacher
as Joel Kotsky · 2014
Superhero Movie
as Lance Landers · 2008
Bless This Mess
as Matt · 2019
Bad Judge
as Dr. Gary Boyd · 2014
The Geena Davis Show
as Larry · 2000
Free Agents
as Frank · 2011
CHiPs
as Brian Grieves · 2017
Resident Advisors
as Doug Weiner · 2015
Like a Boss
as Greg · 2020
Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
as Ryan Hansen · 2017
Bad Santa 2
as Regent Hastings · 2016
The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers
as Brendan Broman · 2010
Veronica Mars
as Dick Casablancas · 2014
Dog Days
as Peter · 2018
Best Friends Forever
as Keith Kazakian · 2012
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
as Scottie · 2006
Hit & Run
as Allen · 2012
Unicorn Store
as Brock · 2017
Play It Again, Dick
as Ryan Hansen · 2014
Literally, Right Before Aaron
as Aaron · 2017
The Donor Party
as Armin · 2023
Motocrossed
as Entrant One · 2001
Jem and the Holograms
as Stephen the Guard · 2015
Hello Ladies: The Movie
as Pig Dream · 2014
House Broken
as Elliot Cathkart · 2009
The Turkey Bowl
as Hodges · 2019
Friendsgiving
as Gunnar · 2020
Off the Record
as Brandyn Verge · 2025
Good on Paper
as Dennis · 2021
The Long Shot
as Ray Mueller · 2025
Who Invited Them
as Adam · 2022
Brother's Justice
as Lance Jeung · 2010
United We Fan
as Self (archive footage) · 2018
Last Call
as Phil · 2012
Bad Actress
as Russell Pillage · 2011
Rockville, CA
· 2009
XOXO
as DJ Avilo · 2016
Friended to Death
as Michael Harris · 2013
The Christmas Classic
as Randy Collins · 2023
Breakdance Academy
as Tommy · 2010
There She Goes
as Ezra
Palo Alto, CA
as Anthony · 2007
Reunion
· 2026
Resident Advisors
as Doug · 2015
Death by Engagement
as Michael Micelli · 2005
Suburban Psycho
as Andy Beckett