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