Ryan O'Nan
Ryan O'Nan (born March 25, 1982) is an American actor, writer, and director, best known for his role as King George in Queen of the South.
Ryan O'Nan
- Born
- 1982 · Truckee.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- actor · writer · film director · film producer
- Known for
- Queen of the South
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• Name — Ryan O'Nan • Born — 25 March 1982 • Birthplace — Truckee, California, United States • Occupation — * Actor • Writer • Director • Producer • Years Active — 2009–present • Notable Works — * Queen of the South Ryan O'Nan (born March 25, 1982) is an American actor, writer, and director, best known for his role as King George in Queen of the South.
Career
In 2009, O'Nan had a recurring role on the crime drama series The Unusuals. In 2010, he starred in the drama film The Dry Land. He also had a role as Jared Hale in the pilot episode of the FX series, Justified. In 2011, he wrote, directed, and starred in the comedy film The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best. In 2012, he appeared in the crime film The Iceman and the comedy film Watching TV with the Red Chinese. In 2013, he starred in two thriller films, Altered Minds and The Frozen Ground. In 2014, he starred as the titular role in The Blacklist episode "The Alchemist", before appearing in several episodes of Ray Donovan. In 2015, he was cast in the western film Echoes of War, starred in the action film Vice, and appeared in the horror film Anguish. In 2017, he gained notability when he starred as King George in the second season onward of Queen of the South, going on to co-producing the third season. In 2018, he was cast in Kevin Smith's horror comedy film KillRoy Was Here. In October 2020, he joined the cast of the 2021 film Copshop.
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2009 — The Unusuals — Frank Lutz — 5 episodes • 2010 — Law & Order: Criminal Intent — Dale Grisco — 1 episodes • 2014 — The Blacklist — The Alchemist — Episode: "The Alchemist" • Ray Donovan — Stan — 6 episodes • Person of Interest — Andre Cooper — Episode: "Wingman" • 2015 — Fargo — Ricky G — 3 episodes • 2016 — The Last Tycoon — Dex Davis — 1 episode • 2017–2021 — Queen of the South — King George — 21 episodes Writer and co-producer • 2021 — Swimming With Sharks — Detective Floriani — 3 episodes • 2021–2022 — Big Sky — Donno — Recurring (Seasons 2–3), writer and supervising producer • 2023 — Lawmen: Bass Reeves — Darrell Dolliver — 3 episodes • 2025 — Law & Order — Jim Pickett — Episode: "Guardian"
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2010 — The Dry Land — James • 2011 — The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best — Alex — Also writer and director • 2012 — The Iceman — Terry Franzo • Watching TV with the Red Chinese — Dexter Mitchell • 2013 — Altered Minds — Tommy Shellner • The Frozen Ground — Gregg Baker • 2014 — Chu and Blossom — Butch Blossom — Also writer and producer • 2015 — Vice — Officer Matthews • Echoes of War — Dillard McCluskey • Anguish — Father Meyers • 2018 — Belong to Us — Travis • 2021 — Copshop — Huber • 2022 — KillRoy Was Here — Tom
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