Katherine Ryan

Comedian

Canadian, Irish Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian
NationalityCanadian, Irish
Date of Birth30/06/1983
Age43 years
BirthplaceSarnia, Ontario, Canada

Latest News about Katherine Ryan

19/10/2025

Katherine Ryan gave birth to her fourth child, a daughter named Holland Juliette, and shared the news publicly with family photos. The announcement confirmed the baby arrived in October 2025 and expanded her family with Bobby Kootstra.

15/06/2025

Katherine Ryan returned to UKTV with a second season of At Home With Katherine Ryan in June 2025. The series continued to focus on her family life and comedy career.

04/06/2025

Katherine Ryan disclosed that she was pregnant with her fourth child during a public appearance in London. The pregnancy was later followed by the birth announcement in October 2025.

20/04/2025

Katherine Ryan launched the podcast What’s My Age Again? in April 2025. The show debuted in the top 10 of podcast charts and added another successful audio project to her portfolio.

21/03/2025

Katherine Ryan revealed that she had been diagnosed with skin cancer for a second time after raising concerns about a mole. The issue drew attention because she said a doctor initially dismissed her concerns before the diagnosis was confirmed.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameKatherine Louisa Ryan
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 Mc
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.
  • Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room (Netflix stand-up special, 2019).
  • The Duchess (Netflix sitcom, creator, executive producer, writer, and actress).
  • Backstage with Katherine Ryan (Amazon Prime series).
  • Missus (Netflix stand-up special).
  • First Born Daughter (Netflix stand-up special).
  • Launched podcast 'Telling Everybody Everything', which frequently tops charts.
  • Launched podcast 'What’s My Age Again?' in 2025, debuting in the top 10.
  • At Home With Katherine Ryan (UKTV series, returned in 2025).
  • Silence Is Golden (new show, 2025).
  • Tinsel Town (film, 2025).
  • Murdoch Mysteries (series finale, 2025).
  • Bad Guys 2 (voice of Maureen, 2025).

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.
6. She has openly discussed undergoing various cosmetic surgery procedures as part of her comedy routine.
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