Katherine Ryan
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 30, 1983 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 131 credits in database
Biography
Katherine Louisa Ryan is a Canadian-Irish comedian, writer, presenter, actress, and singer based in the United Kingdom. Born on June 30, 1983, in Sarnia, Ontario, she has established a career as a television personality and stand-up performer. Her professional experience includes performing at Yuk Yuks venues in Canada, clubs throughout England, and the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Ryan is recognized for her frequent appearances on various British television and radio panel shows. Her credits in this format include Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, A League of Their Own, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Would I Lie to You?, QI, Just a Minute, Safeword, and Have I Got News for You. She is also known for her acting work, including the series The Duchess.
Career overview
Katherine Louisa Ryan is a Canadian-Irish comedian, writer, presenter, actress, and singer based in the United Kingdom. Born on June 30, 1983, in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, she has established a career as a television personality and performer. Her professional experience includes stand-up comedy, with performances at Yuk Yuks venues across Canada, various clubs throughout England, and the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
Ryan is widely recognized for her appearances on numerous British television and radio panel shows. Her credits in this format include Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, A League of Their Own, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Would I Lie to You?, QI, Just a Minute, Safeword, and Have I Got News for You. In addition to her panel show work, she is credited as an actress for her role in the production titled The Duchess. She maintains a significant presence in the British entertainment industry, with over 100 known credits listed in her professional portfolio.
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Full Filmography
131 titles- Mock the Week (2026) as Self
- Unacceptable (2026) as Self - Guest
- Iain Stirling's Roast The Internet (2025)
- Silence is Golden (2025) as Self - Captain
- Tinsel Town (2025) as Agent
- Katherine Ryan: First Born Daughter (2025) as Self
- Katherine Ryan: First Born Daughter (2025) Writer
- The Traitors: Uncloaked (2024) as Self
- Out of Order (2024) as Self - Captain
- At Home with Katherine Ryan (2024) as Self - Host
- Battle In The Box (2024) as Self
- Joe & Katherine's Bargain Holidays (2024) as Self
- Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024) as Self / Joan Rivers
- Romantic Getaway (2023) as Allison
- Late Night Lycett (2023) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022) as Self - Guest Judge
- Ant & Dec's Limitless Win (2022) as Self
- Fantasy Football League (2022) as Self - Guest
- Canada's Got Talent (2022) as Self - Judge
- 90 Day Fiancé UK (2022) as Self - Host
- Louis Theroux Interviews (2022) as Self
- Backstage with Katherine Ryan (2022) as Self
- Backstage with Katherine Ryan (2022) Creator
- Katherine Ryan: Missus (2022) as Self
- Katherine Ryan: Missus (2022) Writer
- Blankety Blank (2021) as Self - Panellist
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2021) as Self - Panellist
- Question Team (2021) as Self
- Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021) as Self
- All That Glitters: Britain's Next Jewellery Star (2021) as Self - Host
- Sex: Unzipped (2021) as Self
- Michael McIntyre's The Wheel (2020) as Self - Expert
- Beat the Chasers (2020) as Self
- Between the Covers (2020) as Self
- The Duchess (2020) as Katherine
- The Duchess (2020) Executive Producer
- The Duchess (2020) Writer
- The Duchess (2020) Creator
- Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club (2020)
- Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell (2020) as Self
- Celebrity Gogglebox (2019)
- Hypothetical (2019) as Self
- Shopping with Keith Lemon (2019)
- The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (2019) as Self
- The Ranganation (2019) as Self
- Joe Lycett's Got Your Back (2019) as Self
- Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply (2019)
- Pants on Fire (2019) as Self - Panelist
- Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room (2019) as Herself
- Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room (2019) Executive Producer
- Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room (2019) Writer
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer (2018) as Self - Guest
- Roast Battle (2018) as Self - Judge
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- The Fix (2018) as Self - Team Captain
- Romesh's Look Back to the Future (2018) as Self - Panelist
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (2017) as Self
- Urban Myths (2017) as Joan Rivers
- Frankie Boyle's New World Order (2017) as Self
- Your Face or Mine? (2017) as Herself - Host
- Walks with My Dog (2017) as Self
- Taskmaster: Champion of Champions (2017) as Self
- The Fake News Show (2017) as Herself - Panelist
- Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief (2017) as Self - Judge
- Let's Sing and Dance for Comic Relief (2017) as Self
- Romesh: Talking to Comedians (2017) as Self - Guest
- Katherine Ryan: In Trouble (2017) as Herself
- Katherine Ryan: In Trouble (2017) Writer
- Katherine Ryan: In Trouble (2017) Executive Producer
- How'd You Get So Rich? (2017) Presenter
- Michael McIntyre's Big Show (2016) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- Insert Name Here (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Counterfeit Cat (2016) as (voice)
- John Bishop: In Conversation with... (2016) as Self
- Most Ridiculous (2016) as Self - Narrator
- Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit (2016) as Self
- Lip Sync Battle UK (2016) as Self
- Sunny D (2016) as Kerry
- Bruce's Hall of Fame with Alexander Armstrong (2016) as Self
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self
- Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015) as Self - Guest
- Let's Play Darts (2015) as Self - Competitor
- Bring the Noise (2015) as Herself - Panelist
- Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Allstars Supershow 2015 (2015) as Self
- Acoustic Kitty (2015) as Agent Jones
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Virtually Famous (2014) as Self - Panelist
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- The Dog Ate My Homework (2014)
- Alan Davies Après-Ski (2014)
- Kevin Bridges: Live at the Commonwealth (2014)
- Whitney Cummings Bleep Show (2014) as Herself
- The Last Resort (2014) as Alex (voice)
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Guest Host
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Contestant
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Team Captain
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Sweat the Small Stuff (2013) as Herself
- Count Arthur Strong (2013) as Tourist Woman
- Was It Something I Said? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Badults (2013) as Lucy
- Gadget Man (2012)
- Don't Sit in the Front Row (2012) as Self - Panellist
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011) as Self
- Episodes (2011) as Merc's Assistant
- Campus (2011) as George Bryan
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Guest
- A League of Their Own (2010)
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009) as Self - Contestant
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self - Guest Captain
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self - Team Captain
- Mock the Week (2005) as Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- Live at the Apollo (2004) as Self - Comedian
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Panellist
- QI (2003) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Hostess
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Presenter
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
- Top Trumps: The Comedy Pack as Self – Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Katherine Ryan best known for?
Katherine Ryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mock the Week (2026), Unacceptable (2026), Tinsel Town (2025), RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022).
When and where was Katherine Ryan born?
Katherine Ryan was born on June 30, 1983 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Katherine Ryan have?
Katherine Ryan has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Katherine Ryan's background in cinema and television?
Katherine Louisa Ryan is a Canadian-Irish comedian, writer, presenter, actress, and singer based in the United Kingdom. Born on June 30, 1983, in Sarnia, Ontario, she has established a career as a television personality and stand-up performer. Her professional experience includes performing at Yuk Yuks venues in Canada...
Katherine Ryan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Taskmaster (2015) as Self — aged about 32
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (2021) as Self - Panellist — aged about 38
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 20
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 24
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Panellist — aged about 21
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant — aged about 30
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