Ryan Stiles

Ryan Stiles

66 · Born: Apr 22, 1959

Personal Details

BornApr 22, 1959 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

Ryan Lee Stiles, a talented individual with a diverse range of skills, has gained widespread acclaim for his proficiency in various fields, including acting, comedy, and production. His professional journey has often been closely tied to the art of improvisational comedy, allowing him to demonstrate his exceptional ability to think creatively on his feet and craft humorous scenarios with remarkable ease.

Noted for his remarkable ability to captivate audiences, Stiles is particularly famous for his outstanding contributions to the popular American and British adaptations of the improvisational comedy program "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", where his remarkable quick-wittedness and exceptional comedic talents have garnered him widespread admiration and affection from people all around the globe.

Not only has Ryan Stiles achieved widespread recognition for his exceptional comedic talents on the improvisational comedy phenomenon "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", but he has also left a profound mark on the world of television, leaving a lasting impression on audiences everywhere through his memorable and endearing portrayal of the lovable and eccentric character Lewis Kiniski on the widely popular and iconic sitcom "The Drew Carey Show".

Career

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2025
The Beachcombers
The Beachcombers as Tall Suit
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2012
Treasure Buddies
Treasure Buddies as Slither (voice)
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2011
Spooky Buddies
Spooky Buddies as Hoot (voice)
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2009
Astro Boy
Astro Boy as Mr. Moustachio / Burning Robot (voice)
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2008
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2004
Two and a Half Men
Two and a Half Men as Dr. Melnick
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2000
Foe Paws
Foe Paws as Vivian
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1995
The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show as Lewis Kiniski
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1993
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1991
Hot Shots!
Hot Shots! as 'Mailman' Farnham
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1990
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2013
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2011
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2009
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2007
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2006
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2001
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1998
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1995