Who is Ryan Stiles?
Ryan Lee Stiles is known for his talents as a Canadian comedian, actor, director, screenwriter, and producer, even though he was born in America. His improvisational comedy and his time on the American and British versions of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ have made him popular. As an actor, he has delivered memorable performances as Lewis Kiniski in the ABC sitcom ‘The Drew Carey Show’, Herb Melnick in the CBS sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’, Dominic “Mailman” Farnham in the spoof comedy ‘Hot Shots!’, and Rabinowitz in ‘Hot Shots! Part Deux’. GSN’s Improv-A-Ganza television program ‘Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza’ was where he regularly performed. Stiles was born in the US state of Washington and moved with his family to Canada, where his parents were originally from, when he was 10. Even though he didn’t graduate from high school, he started performing stand-up comedy at clubs in Vancouver when he was still a teenager. After leaving stand-up comedy, he opted to work in improv and joined the Second City comedy ensemble at Expo 86. Stiles has utilized his distinctive comedy style in numerous commercial campaigns over the years. A Primetime Emmy Award was given to him for ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ in 2002.
| Real Name/Full Name | Ryan Lee Stiles |
| Date Of Birth | 22 April 1959 |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Birthplace | Seattle, Washington, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Father | Sonny Stiles. |
| Mother | Irene Stiles. |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 6 feet 6 inch |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Patricia McDonald (M: 1988) |
| Children | Mackenzie Stiles, Sam Stiles, and Claire Stiles. |
| Siblings | Robert Stiles |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Net worth | $8 Million. |
Biography
In 1959, Ryan Lee Stiles was born in Seattle, Washington, United States, the son of Irene and Sonny Stiles. Despite his father’s work as a supervisor at a fish processing plant in Vancouver, Canada, his mother remained a homemaker. Ryan is the youngest child in a family of five, including Robert Stiles.
At a nearby elementary school, her educational journey began. She was a bright student who loved learning. She was noticed by her teachers for her dedication and hard work. Her participation in school activities and clubs was varied. New skills and interests were developed by her as a result of this involvement. She excelled in both academics and sports during her high school years. She was a participant in the debate team and the school choir. Her interest in knowledge prompted her to pursue higher education. During her time at a prominent university, she came across Ryan Stiles. Their shared passions brought them closer, and their relationship flourished.
Personal Life
Ryan Stiles and Patricia McDonald got married in 1981, when she worked as a waitress at Punchlines Comedy Club, where he performed.
Their relationship progressed over time, and after living together for seven years, they got married in 1988.
Their family includes three individuals: Mackenzie, Claire, and Sam Stiles. Despite Stiles’ demanding work in comedy and television, he has remained committed to his family and often balances his professional and personal life.
Career
Ryan Stiles has been successful in his stand-up comedy career. Rich Elwood was successful in setting up the Punchlines Comedy Club with his assistance. During this time frame, Ryan Stiles was in charge of writing for CTV’s ‘The Don Harron Show’ and hosted CBC’s ‘Comedy College’. Ryan Stiles acted for the first time in 1985 in an episode of CBC’s comedy-drama series ‘The Beachcombers’. In addition, he appeared in the short film ‘Rainbow War’ during that year. He was involved in the production of the 1988 television movie ‘110 Lombard’.
Stiles had become widely known and was hired for the British comedy show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ in 1989. He remained present on the program until it ended in 1998. He subsequently appeared in various TV shows before securing the role of Dominic ‘Mailman’ Farnham in ‘Hot Shots!’ in 1991. This was Charlie Sheen’s first time working with him. In the 1993 sequel to ‘Hot Shots!’, Stiles played an actor named Rabinowitz Part Deux’.
In Sheen’s CBS sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’ (2004-15), Stiles acted as Dr. Herb Melnick on a recurring basis. In addition, he has been a part of many commercials for brands such as Nike (1994), KFC (1998), Pizza Hut (2005), and Zaxby’s (2011). Stiles and Drew Carey had worked with each other on ‘The Drew Carey Show’. After Carey convinced ABC in 1998 to make an American version of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’, Stiles became one of its regular cast members, along with Colin Mochrie and Wayne Brady. Carey served as the host. ABC broadcasted the US version from 1998 to 2007.
The CW resurrected the show in 2013 with Stiles, Mochrie, and Brady back as regular cast members, and Aisha Tyler as host in place of Carey. The revival is currently in the middle of its seventh (15th overall) season. Stiles and Carey worked together in 2011 on another improv comedy television program, GSN’s ‘Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza’.
Filmography
Movies
- 1985 Rainbow War
- 1991 Hot Shots!
- 1991 Public Enemy #2
- 1993 Hot Shots! Part Deux
- 1997 Courting Courtney
- 2003 Nobody Knows Anything!
- 2003 The Devil Made Me Do It
- 2006 The Extra
- 2009 Astro Boy (Voice)
- 2011 Spooky Buddies (Voice)
- 2012 Treasure Buddies
TV Series
- 1985 The Beachcombers (TV Series)
- 1986 The Hitchhiker (TV Series)
- 1988 110 Lombard (TV Series)
- 1989–1999 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (TV Series)
- 1990 It’s Garry Shandling’s Show (TV Series)
- 1991 Who’s the Boss? (TV Series)
- 1991 Life As We Know It! (TV Series)
- 1991-1992 Parker Lewis Can’t Lose (TV Series)
- 1992 Say What? (TV Series)
- 1993-1994 Mad About You (TV Series)
- 1994 The John Larroquette Show (TV Series)
- 1994 Weird Science (TV Series)
- 1994 L.A.X. 2194 (TV Series)
- 1995–2004 The Drew Carey Show (TV Series)
- 1996 Saturday Night Special (TV Series)
- 1997 Murphy Brown (TV Series)
- 2013–present Whose Line Is It Anyway? (TV Series)
- 1999 ABC TGIF (TV Series)
- 1999 Norm (TV Series)
- 2000 The Cartoon Cartoon Show (voice) (TV Series)
- 2000 Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (voice) (TV Series)
- 2001 Hollywood Squares (TV Series)
- 2001 Improv All Stars (TV Series)
- 2001 Dharma & Greg (TV Series)
- 2002 Rugrats (voice) (TV Series)
- 2004–2015 Two and a Half Men (TV Series)
- 2008 Reno 911! (TV Series)
- 2009 Memory Lanes (TV Series)
- 2009 Bless This Mess (TV Series)
- 2011 Working Class (TV Series)
- 2011 Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza (TV Series)
- 2012 Are You There, Chelsea? (TV Series)
- 2013 Bellingham T’Nite (TV Series)
- 2019 American Housewife (TV Series)
- 2020 Young Sheldon (TV Series)
- 2023 Ted Lasso (voice) (TV Series)
- 2025 Leanne (TV Series)
Net Worth
Ryan Stiles’ estimated net worth is about $8 million, mainly due to his successful career in comedy and television. His work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and roles in The Drew Carey Show and Two and a Half Men have been a significant source of his income. Stiles is not only involved in acting, he also earns residuals from his film appearances and has been involved in various entertainment projects.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @rystiles | 650 | |
| @ryanstilesnet | 6K | |
| X(Twitter) | @WhoseRyanStiles | 165.5K |
