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Christopher Ryan

Bio: Christopher Ryan (né Papazoglou; born 25 January 1950) is a British actor best known for his roles as Mike TheCoolPerson in the BBC comedy series The Young Ones, Dave Hedgehog in the BBC comedy series Bottom, Tony Driscoll in the BBC comedy series Only Fools and Horses, and as Edina Monsoon's ex-husband Marshall Turtle in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. He has also appeared as the McKendrick twins in One Foot in the Grave, and played Sontaran General Staal in Doctor Who in 2008
Born: Wed, Jan 25 1950
Birthplace: Bayswater, London, England, UK
Christopher Ryan is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor
Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor
Christopher Ryan was 69 in Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor as 'Kiv'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2019
Poster of How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Christopher Ryan was 68 in How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 2018
Poster of Backyard Wilderness
Backyard Wilderness
Christopher Ryan was 68 in Backyard Wilderness as 'Dad'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 2018
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Christopher Ryan was 66 in Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 2016
Poster of Dead Man Running
Dead Man Running
Christopher Ryan was 59 in Dead Man Running as 'Old Boy Bookie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 2009
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Christopher Ryan was 49 in Alice in Wonderland as 'Royal Gardener #3'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Christopher Ryan was 46 in Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1996
Poster of Requiem Apache
Requiem Apache
Christopher Ryan was 44 in Requiem Apache as 'Club Barman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 1994
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Christopher Ryan was 37 in Up Line as 'Leon Trostsky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Doctor Who: Mindwarp
Christopher Ryan was 36 in Doctor Who: Mindwarp as 'Kiv'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1986
Poster of Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus: The Movie
Christopher Ryan was 35 in Santa Claus: The Movie as 'Vout'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1985
Poster of A Turn for the Worse
A Turn for the Worse
Christopher Ryan was 31 in A Turn for the Worse as 'Hound Dog'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1981
Poster of Days at the Beach
Days at the Beach
Christopher Ryan was 31 in Days at the Beach as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1981
Poster of Fox
Fox
Christopher Ryan was 30 in Fox as 'East'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1980
Poster of Deasey (Desperate)
Deasey (Desperate)
Christopher Ryan was 29 in Deasey (Desperate) as 'Clive'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1979
Poster of Vote Sil
Vote Sil
Christopher Ryan will be 75+ in Vote Sil as 'Lord Kiv'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
Christopher Ryan was 57+ in The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 2007
Poster of Saxondale
Saxondale
Christopher Ryan was 56+ in Saxondale as 'Ticket Inspector'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of The Green Green Grass
The Green Green Grass
Christopher Ryan was 55+ in The Green Green Grass
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 2005
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Christopher Ryan was 55+ in Doctor Who as 'Commander Stark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2005
Poster of Jack of All Trades
Jack of All Trades
Christopher Ryan was 49+ in Jack of All Trades
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of Melissa
Melissa
Christopher Ryan was 47+ in Melissa as 'Les Maurice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Health and Efficiency
Health and Efficiency
Christopher Ryan was 43+ in Health and Efficiency
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 30 1993
Poster of Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous
Christopher Ryan was 42+ in Absolutely Fabulous as 'Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1992
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Christopher Ryan was 42+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1992
Poster of Bottom
Bottom
Christopher Ryan was 41+ in Bottom as 'Dave Hedgehog'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of One Foot In the Grave
One Foot In the Grave
Christopher Ryan was 39+ in One Foot In the Grave
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
Christopher Ryan was 39+ in Mr. Bean as 'Student'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Christopher Ryan was 37+ in The New Statesman as 'Ioannis Douvalopoulos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of A Small Problem
A Small Problem
Christopher Ryan was 37+ in A Small Problem
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 1987
Poster of Happy Families
Happy Families
Christopher Ryan was 35+ in Happy Families as 'Mell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 17 1985
Poster of The Young Ones
The Young Ones
Christopher Ryan was 32+ in The Young Ones as 'Mike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 09 1982
Poster of Target
Target
Christopher Ryan was 27+ in Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 09 1977
Poster of Angels
Angels
Christopher Ryan was 25+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Christopher Ryan was 20+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Christopher Ryan was 13+ in Doctor Who as 'Kiv'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963