Ryan Hansen (born July 5, 1981) is an American actor, best known for having portrayed Dick Casablancas on Veronica Mars and Nolan in Friday the 13th. He also played Kyle on the Starz show Party Down. Hansen was born in Fountain Valley, California and raised in El Cajon, California, but has since moved with his wife Amy to L.A. Hansen began acting with guest starring roles on series such as Grounded for Life, That's So Raven, and Las Vegas. In 2004, Hansen auditioned for the role of Duncan Kane on Veronica Mars but lost out to Teddy Dunn. However, Rob Thomas told him to try out for the role of Dick Casablancas. He is set to play Ted Warner a new addition to the cast in the 4th Season of the popular television show House Of Cards. Ryan is involved in the campaign Invisible Children and has appeared in the online series The LXD, of which 50% of the profits is going to the Invisible Children Campaign. In 2008, Hansen appeared in Superhero Movie, released on March 28. Also in 2008, Hansen appeared in the CCT original musical Alice as Trevor McKnight/ White Night. The show opened on July 31 and ran through August 10, in San Diego. Hansen will appear as a series regular on the upcoming sitcom Friends with Benefits, which will air on NBC as a midseason replacement during the 2010-11 television season. Hansen and his wife were former roommates of Kristen Bell at her house in the Hollywood Hills
Known For

Off the Record
Brandyn Verge
2025

The Christmas Classic
Randy Collins
2023

The Donor Party
Armin
2023

Who Invited Them
Adam
2022

Good on Paper
Dennis
2021

Friendsgiving
Gunnar
2020

Fantasy Island
J. D. Weaver
2020

Like a Boss
Greg
2020

The Turkey Bowl
Hodges
2019

Dog Days
Peter
2018

United We Fan
Self (archive footage)
2018

Unicorn Store
Brock
2017

Literally, Right Before Aaron
Aaron
2017

CHiPS
Brian Grieves
2017

Bad Santa 2
Regent Hastings
2016

XOXO
DJ Avilo
2016

Central Intelligence
Steve
2016

Jem and the Holograms
Stephen the Guard
2015

Resident Advisors
Doug
2015

Hello Ladies: The Movie
Pig Dream
2014

Veronica Mars
Dick Casablancas
2014

Friended to Death
Michael Harris
2013

G.I. Joe: Retaliation
Grunt
2013

Hit & Run
Allen
2012

Last Call
Phil
2012

Bad Actress
Russell Pillage
2011

Brother's Justice
2010

Breakdance Academy
Tommy
2010

House Broken
Elliot Cathkart
2009

Friday the 13th
Nolan
2009

Superhero Movie
Lance Landers
2008

Palo Alto, CA
Anthony
2007

Gossip Girl
Shep · (1 episode)
2007

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
Scottie
2006

Death by Engagement
Michael Micelli
2005

Motocrossed!
Entrant One
2001
There She Goes
Ezra
The Salamander King
Ray Mueller
Suburban Psycho
Andy Beckett
Reunion

Nobody Wants This
Kyle · (1 episode)
2024

Night Court
Jake · (5 episodes)
2023

Bless This Mess
Matt · (1 episode)
2019

A Million Little Things
Camden Lamoureux · (8 episodes)
2018

Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television
Ryan Hansen · (16 episodes)
2017

Santa Clarita Diet
Bob Jones · (1 episode)
2017

American Housewife
Zach · (1 episode)
2016

To Tell the Truth
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2016

Angie Tribeca
Wilson Phillips · (1 episode)
2016

Resident Advisors
Doug Weiner · (7 episodes)
2015

iZombie
Carson McComb · (1 episode)
2015

Fresh Off the Boat
Mr. Grant · (1 episode)
2015

Bad Judge
Dr. Gary Boyd · (13 episodes)
2014

Play It Again, Dick
Ryan Hansen · (8 episodes)
2014

Bad Teacher
Joel Kotsky · (13 episodes)
2014

Rick and Morty
(voice) · (2 episodes)
2013

The Mindy Project
Dr. Michael Lancaster · (1 episode)
2012

Burning Love
Blaze · (28 episodes)
2012

Best Friends Forever
Keith Kazakian · (1 episode)
2012

Key & Peele
A Tribe Called Quest Shirt Guy · (1 episode)
2012

2 Broke Girls
Andy · (12 episodes)
2011

Free Agents
Frank · (1 episode)
2011

Friends with Benefits
Ben Lewis · (12 episodes)
2011

Happy Endings
Jeff · (1 episode)
2011

Portlandia
Dax · (1 episode)
2011

The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers
Brendan Broman · (1 episode)
2010

Parenthood
Luke · (1 episode)
2010

The League
Ben · (2 episodes)
2009

Party Down
Kyle Bradway · (26 episodes)
2009
Rockville, CA
(20 episodes)
2009

Childrens Hospital
Kyle Bradway · (1 episode)
2008

American Dad!
Chad (voice) · (1 episode)
2005

American Dad!
(voice) · (1 episode)
2005

Veronica Mars
Dick Casablancas · (55 episodes)
2004

Las Vegas
(1 episode)
2003

America's Next Top Model
Guest · (1 episode)
2003

That's So Raven
J.J. · (2 episodes)
2003

Grounded for Life
Matt · (1 episode)
2001

Ally McBeal
Student MC · (1 episode)
1997