Joan Ryan is a renowned actress, singer, and voice-over artist who has performed on major stages across the country, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Hollywood Bowl. She has originated roles in various productions, such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the world premiere of JUSTICE and Judy Denmark/Ginger Del Marco in the Los Angeles production of RUTHLESS!.
Joan's extensive stage credits include LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, SUDS, FOOTLOOSE, LES MISERABLES, NUNSENSE, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, ANGRY HOUSEWIVES, NITE CLUB CONFIDENTIAL, and the west coast premiere of Stephen Sondheim's ANYONE CAN WHISTLE and Stephen Schwartz/Leonard Bernstein's THE MASS at the Hollywood Bowl.
In addition to her stage work, Joan is the cofounder of the successful voice-over company Sounds Great, and her voice has been featured in over 500 television shows and movies, including Criminal Minds, Grace and Frankie, NCIS, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and many more.
Joan has released several solo recordings, including her self-titled debut CD, JOAN RYAN, which remains a best-selling CD. She has also recorded cast albums for RUTHLESS!, SONDHEIM: A CELEBRATION, STROUSE, SCHWARTZ AND SCHWARTZ, LERNER-LOEWE AND LANE, EVERYONE HAS A DREAM, DREAM: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY MERCER, and JEROME KERN: LIFE UPON THE WICKED STAGE.
Television audiences know Joan from her long-running role as Tina Pallodrino on SAVED BY THE BELL and her role as Kathleen Houghton on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. She has also been featured on THE TODAY SHOW, THE TONIGHT SHOW, and numerous guest starring TV roles.
Joan has been recognized for her talents with numerous awards and nominations, including a BROADWAY WORLD AWARD for CABARET ARTIST OF THE YEAR. She has also been honored for her philanthropic work, including her support for the S.T.A.G.E. benefit, which raises money for AIDS research and treatment.
Joan is a proud supporter of the non-profit organization SHE ANGELS FOUNDATION, which provides grants to female-founded non-profit organizations that provide mentorship, funding, and resources to a diverse portfolio of women and girl's causes. She resides in both Los Angeles and New York with her husband, Howard Rootenberg, and their three daughters.
