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Kevin Ryan

Kevin Ryan

Played by Seamus Dever

OCCUPATION:
NYPD homicide Detective


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"Hispanic and cocky. Yeah, you'd definitely die first." - Kevin Ryan

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  • Kate Beckett to Esposito and Ryan:

    "Anybody else have a bad feeling about this? Yeah, that's what I thought."

  • Kate Beckett to Ryan about Castle:

    "Wow, the camera really does add ten pounds...to his ego."

  • Richard Castle to Beckett & Ryan:

    "Unless time travel causes rust."

  • Richard Castle to Ryan:

    "She's thinking of moving back to New York. Do you know what that would mean to me? That would be a very special brand of hell. The hell of a deep-fried twinkie."

  • Javier Esposito to Beckett and Ryan:

    "No, but it's totally Nick."

  • Kate Beckett about Castle to Ryan:

    "I figured the death of a bridesmaid would be right up his alley."

  • Kate Beckett to Castle, Esposito and Ryan:

    "You guys mind if we finish dealing with the dead guy on the carpet?"

  • Richard Castle to Ryan & Esposito

    "You guys, if this works, I'll keep you both in shave cream for a year."

  • Kate Beckett to Javier & Esposito:

    "Maybe somebody tried to stand her up on her head. After all, it is the autumnal equinox."

  • Javier Esposito to Castle and Ryan:

    "Pancakes is not just breakfast. It's an edible way of saying thank you so much for last night."

  • Kate Beckett to Ryan and Esposito:

    "When I'm not here do you guys braid each other's hair and debate who's the coolest Jonas brother?"

  • Javier Esposito to Castle, Ryan and Beckett:

    "Victor Racine killed my partner."

  • Richard Castle to Beckett, Ryan, Esposito and Lanie Parish:

    "Maybe our killer has a sweet tooth."

  • Javier Esposito to Ryan:

    "Natalie Rhodes. And I thought it was cool working with you, Castle."

  • Javier Esposito to Ryan:

    "Yeah, except we're not a couple of top-heavy coeds out looking for fun. We're highly-trained officers of the law with enough firepower to take out a hoard of undead."

  • Kate Beckett to Castle, Ryan & Esposito:

    "Let's get everything we can on this kid. The clock is ticking and we gotta bring him back alive."

  • Javier Esposito to Ryan about Castle:

    "Should of let you shoot him. Would have served him right for not calling."

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Character Bio

NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan works alongside Esposito as part of Beckett’s investigative team. He began his career working Narcotics squad but jumped at the opportunity to work Homicide. Ryan is charming, quick on his feet, and has a wealth of obscure knowledge. Always contributing a random fact or some unique piece of insight, he is a focused and invaluable detective. Recently engaged to his longtime girlfriend Jenny, he is extremely loyal both in his personal and professional life. Though he often pokes fun at his co-workers, Ryan is has no problem admitting his own shortcomings. He is a dedicated professional, who often enjoys having Castle around, but will always go above and beyond to bring criminals to justice.

Actor Bio

Seamus Dever has played Det. Kevin Ryan for the past three very successful seasons of Castle. An actor since the age of six, he has performed in over 60 plays and musicals in his lifetime. He credits his Drama teacher father and History professor mother for their support, balance and encouragement.

Dever is widely recognized to audiences from his breakthrough performances as Dr. Getti on Army Wives, and Dr. Ian Devlin on ABC's General Hospital. He pops up from time to time on repeats of his old guest star roles on all three CSI shows, as well as NCIS, Charmed, Cold Case and Without a Trace. He also appeared on the big screen in Hollywoodland and in the independent comedy Ready or Not.

Well known to Los Angeles Theatre audiences, Dever portrayed Alex in the LA Premiere of A Clockwork Orange. He received rave reviews and nominations for an Ovation Award, Garland Award and Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award. One of the highlights of his LA theatre career was his notable performance in iWitness at The Mark Taper Forum.

Dever was born in Flint, MI and moved to Bullhead City, AZ when he was six years old. Valedictorian of his high school, he received a bachelor's degree in theatre after only three years at Northern Arizona University. He was accepted into the graduate program at the prestigious Carnegie-Mellon University and The Moscow Art Theatre. He holds master's degrees in acting and is the youngest person to have completed this program. He is also a lifetime member of the renowned Actors Studio.

Dever's wife, Juliana, is known to Castle fans as Jenny on the series. They are both proud vegetarians, are active in animal rights and animal rescue causes, and live happily in Los Angeles with their two rescue dogs.

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