Jonathan Ryan

Jonathan Ryan
Born	Ireland
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1972–present

Jonathan Ryan is an Irish actor, best known to television audiences as Bill Taylor in the soap opera Fair City.

Ryan has also played Gerry Adams and Proinsias De Rossa on screen.

As a pupil at C.B.C. Monkstown in 1963, Jonathan performed rhythm guitar and vocals in a covers band known as Rootzgroop, whose lineup later included Paul Brady.

Jonathan’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 almost thirty years. He has recorded TV and radio commercials for clients worldwide, winning several awards for his work in this field.

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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