Ryan O’Flanagan

Ryan O’Flanagan is a comedian, actor, and writer from Providence, gaining recognition in the entertainment industry. He is known for his acting roles in the Netflix Original Series “American Vandal” (2017) as Mr. Kraz, and appearing in an episode of “New Girl” (2014) as Jacob. His television appearances also include “Dave” (2020) where he played a Random Guy, and the ongoing series “Dead Kevin” (2011-Present) where he plays a character named Ryan. His comedy work extends to his “Overly Excited Tourist” series on Funny or Die (2017).

O’Flanagan’s stand-up comedy career includes features on “Adam Devine’s House Party” (2016) and “Last Call with Carson Daly” (2016). He also had a “Comedy Central Half Hour” special in 2018. His writing credits include multiple episodes of “Dead Kevin” (2013) and short films such as “Roshambo” (2012), “Dirty Dishes” (2012), and “Sick Day” (2011). He has performed at various international comedy festivals, including JFL Montreal, Life is Beautiful, and Vodafone Comedy Fest in Dublin, showcasing his diverse comedic range to a global audience.

His career progression has seen him consistently involved in both acting and comedy, with continued work in television series like “Abbott Elementary” (2024) as a Zoologist and “Platonic” (2025) as a Kayaking Employee. He has also lent his voice to animated series such as “The Owl House” (2020–2023) where he voiced Edric Blight. O’Flanagan has also developed content partnerships, releasing new sketch series like ‘Two Different Guys on a Bench’ (2019) with Chuckler and additional sketches with his group Dead Kevin in partnership with Funny or Die (2019).