Ryan McCann is a multifaceted American personality who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Prior to pursuing a career in Hollywood, he briefly played quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL.
McCann's foray into filmmaking began with the production and acting role in the feature film Visioneers (2008),which starred Zach Galifianakis and Judy Greer. Since then, he has appeared in a plethora of television shows, collaborating with notable actors such as Jenna Elfman in Accidentally on Purpose (2009),Kristen Johnson in The Exes (2014),Krysten Ritter in Don't Trust the B... (2013),Michael Weatherly in NCIS (2010),and most recently, Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (2025).
Beyond his acting career, Ryan is also a talented visual artist who has showcased his work in various international exhibitions. His art has been displayed in Hong Kong, Basel, Miami, Taiwan, and Madrid, and is featured in several institutional collections.
Ryan's family has a rich history in the entertainment industry. His father, John McCann, was an American actor who began his career under the studio system in the late 1950s, working with Warner Brothers and Fox. Throughout his career, John accumulated over 72 credits in film and television.
In his personal life, Ryan is married to TV director Karla Braun.
