Ryan O'Connell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 2, 1986
- Active Years
- 1997–2022 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Ryan O'Connell is an American writer, actor, director, comedian, LGBTQ activist, and disability advocate. Born on September 2, 1986, he is recognized for his 2015 memoir titled I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves. This work details his experiences as a gay man living with cerebral palsy. O'Connell later adapted this memoir into the television series Special, which was released on Netflix. According to his professional records, O'Connell has 11 known credits in the entertainment industry. He is a male performer whose work spans multiple creative roles, including acting, writing, and directing. His career contributions focus on his personal experiences and advocacy within the disability and LGBTQ communities.
Career overview
Ryan O'Connell is an American writer, actor, director, comedian, LGBTQ activist, and disability advocate. Born on September 2, 1986, he has established a career in the entertainment industry with 11 known credits. He gained recognition for his 2015 memoir, I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves, which chronicles his experiences as a gay man living with cerebral palsy.
O'Connell later adapted this memoir into the television series Special, which was produced for Netflix. His professional background encompasses multiple creative roles, including acting, writing, and directing. As of the most recent records, his work continues to reflect his advocacy for the LGBTQ and disability communities.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Queer as Folk (2022) as Julian
- Queer as Folk (2022) Executive Producer
- Queer as Folk (2022) Writer
- The Normal Heart (2021)
- The Baby-Sitters Club (2020) Supervising Producer
- The Baby-Sitters Club (2020) Writer
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self
- RuPaul (2019) as Self
- Special (2019) as Ryan Hayes
- Special (2019) Executive Producer
- Special (2019) Book
- Special (2019) Writer
- Special (2019) Creator
- Will & Grace (2017) Executive Story Editor
- Awkward. (2011) Story
- Awkward. (2011) Writer
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- I Am Not Your Mother Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ryan O'Connell best known for?
Ryan O'Connell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Baby-Sitters Club (2020), The Baby-Sitters Club (2020), A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019), Will & Grace (2017).
When and where was Ryan O'Connell born?
Ryan O'Connell was born on September 2, 1986.
How many credits does Ryan O'Connell have?
Ryan O'Connell has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2022.
What is Ryan O'Connell's background in cinema and television?
Ryan O'Connell is an American writer, actor, director, comedian, LGBTQ activist, and disability advocate. Born on September 2, 1986, he is recognized for his 2015 memoir titled I'm Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves. This work details his experiences as a gay man living with cerebral palsy. O'Connell later adapt...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest — aged about 22
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest — aged about 10
- A Little Late with Lilly Singh (2019) as Self — aged about 32
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