Katherine Ryan
Katherine Ryan | |
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Ryan in November 2014 at the Adelphi Theatre | |
| Born | Katherine Louisa Ryan June 1983 (age 41–42) Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
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| Education | Ryerson University (BA) |
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| Partner | Bobby Kootstra (cp. 2019–present) |
| Children | 3 |
Katherine Louisa Ryan (born June 1983) is a Canadian comedian, writer, presenter, actress and singer. She has appeared on British TV and radio panel shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats, 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).