Katherine Ryan
Katherine Louisa Ryan (born 30 June 1983) is a Canadian-Irish comedian, writer, presenter, actress and singer.
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| Born | Katherine Louisa Ryan 30 June 1983 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
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| Alma mater | Toronto Metropolitan University |
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| Partner | Bobby Kootstra (c. 2019–present) |
| Children | 3 |
She has appeared on many British TV and radio panel shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats (as a regular team captain), Never Mind the Buzzcocks, A League of Their Own, Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You?, QI, Just a Minute, Safeword, and Have I Got News for You. In 2015 she replaced Steve Jones as the presenter of Hair on BBC Two. As an actress, Ryan has appeared on several television sitcoms in the UK, including Campus, Episodes, and her Netflix show The Duchess.
As a stand-up comedian, Ryan has appeared on the BBC's Live at the Apollo, both as a featured act and as a lead act. She has had two live stand-up specials released on Netflix: Katherine Ryan: In Trouble (2017) and Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room (2019).