Ryan Hansen (born
July 5,
1981) is an American actor, most well known for having portrayed
Dick Casablancas on
Veronica Mars and Nolan on
Friday the 13th.
Hansen was born and raised in San Diego, 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. 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 31st and ran through August 10th, in
San Diego.
Hansen and his wife are roommates of
Kristen Bell at her house in the
Hollywood Hills.
[Cosmopolitan, Sept. 2009, p. 48.]
TV and Film work
Plays
- "Alice" (2008) - Trevor McKnight/ White Night
