Ryan Dylan

Ryan Dylan is an actor and writer from Belfast, Northern Ireland.  He began producing and performing in online skits with sketch troupe, SUPER LEMON, before moving into film and TV professionally, having since been commissioned on various projects with BBC Comedy, Channel 4 and BBC NI Radio.

He was recently seen in the lead tole in THE PILLOWMAN by Martin McDonagh at The Gate Theatre,

He co-wrote and starred in FUNBOYS, a comedy short produced by Simon Mayhew-Archer, which premiered at BBC’s annual comedy festival in Cardiff. FUNBOYS has just been adapted as a 4-part series for the BBC which has aired to rave reviews – see below. FUNBOYS has been greenlit for a second series which Ryan and Rian are currently writing now.

His other credits include roles in BBC’s BLUE LIGHTS, Poli Production’s darkly comic thriller feature – HOUSEJACKERS, as well as Village Film’s horror – THE GLENARMA TAPES.

​Reviews for FUNBOYS

“Those who can get on board with what the creators are doing are bound to have as much fun as they are… when all these components come together, Funboys is fantastic’ The Upcoming ★★★★

‘Some of the most fearless comedy in years’ The Guardian ★★★★

‘It’s got cult hit written all over it’ Heat Magazine ★★★★

Reviews for THE PILLOWMAN

“Ryan Dylan is Michal, his helplessness and puzzlement at just the right level as he strains his slightly clouded mind to come to terms with the great questions of life.” The Irish Independent

“Ryan Dylan’s low key Michal, the embodiment of abuse and its effects” The Arts Review

“A couple of twists and turns reunite Katurian with Michael, played with a blithe innocence by Ryan Dylan” The Irish Examiner