Katherine Ryan

Comedian

Canadian, Irish Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian
NationalityCanadian, Irish
Date of Birth30/06/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceSarnia, Ontario, Canada

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKatherine Louisa Ryan
HometownOntario, Canada
Zodiac signCancer
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNorthern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School
College/UniversityRyerson University, Toronto, Canada
Educational QualificationCity Planning

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
HusbandBobby Kootstra (c.p. 2019-present)

Relationships & More

Boyfriends/Affairs
  • Alex Edelman
  • Bobby Kootstra

Family

FatherFinbar Ryan
MotherJulie McCarthy
Siblings2 sisters
SpouseBobby Kootstra
Children
  • Fred (from Bobby Kootstra)
  • Violet (from her previous relationship)
  • Fenna (from Bobby Kootstra)

Career

DebutKatherine made her television debut in the series 'Campus' in 2009 on Channel 4 as George Bryan.
Awards
  • Outstanding Female Comedy Entertainment Performance at the National Comedy Awards (2023)
  • Funny Women Award in 2008, recognized as 'the funniest new female stand-up in Britain' by a national newspaper.
Notable Works
  • Katherine appeared on 'Video on Trial' from 2005 to 2008 and performed on notable shows like '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'The Masked Singer'.
  • She hosted 'Hair' on BBC Two and served as a panellist on several shows including 'Bring the Noise' and 'Safeword'.
  • Katherine Ryan's Netflix stand-up special 'Katherine Ryan: In Trouble' was released in 2017.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Katherine's father moved to Canada from Montenotte, Cork, Ireland.
2. She experienced childhood summers in Ireland, leading her to discover Penneys.
3. Katherine is a dual citizen, holding both Irish and Canadian passports.
4. She worked at Hooters during university and developed her comedy routine performing at open mic nights.
5. Katherine's witty comments have often sparked controversy, leading to public discussions about cultural sensitivity.
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