Jonathan Ryan | |
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Born | Irish |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1972–present |
Jonathan Ryan is an Irish actor.
Ryan has also played Gerry Adams and Proinsias De Rossa on screen.
As a pupil at C.B.C. Monkstown in 1963, Jonathan played rhythm guitar and shared vocals in the Rhythm & Blues band ROOTZGROOP, with Robbie Brennan, Rodney Williams, Dave McAnaney and Paul Brady. [1]
Ryan's acting career began while still a full-time student, making his debut playing ‘Dan’ opposite Lynn Redgrave and Dan O'Herlihy in A Better Place at Dublin's Gate Theatre in 1972. He turned full-time in 1978 and since then has worked extensively on stage, in TV, film and radio and has been one of Ireland's busiest voiceover artists for forty-two years. [2] He has recorded TV and radio commercials for clients worldwide, winning several awards for his work in this field. [3]
The Irish International Advertising Awards Festival: Premier (Individual) Craft Award – Individual Craft Award.
The Institute of Creative Advertising and Design (ICAD) Awards: Individual Craft Award for Best Performance on Radio or TV – Individual Award for Exceptional Merit – Individual Craft Award.
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