Neil McDermott (born 15 December 1980) is a British stage and television actor, who is best known for portraying Ryan Malloy in the BBC television soap opera EastEnders.[1]
Neil McDermott | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 December 1980 Southport, Merseyside, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Television | EastEnders (2003, 2009–2011, 2014, 2016, 2023) |
| Spouse |
Michelle Edwards (m. 2007) |
| Children | 3 |
Career
editMcDermott appeared in the 2008 Doctor Who episode "The Next Doctor", as well as Casualty and Rosemary and Thyme, amongst others,[2] the feature films Goal! and Blooded, and various stage productions including The Sound of Music in the West End. He trained at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.[3] He joined the cast of EastEnders in 2009. In June 2011, Digital Spy reported that McDermott was leaving EastEnders. An EastEnders spokesperson said, "We can confirm Neil is leaving EastEnders. It was a mutual decision that was made before Christmas when Neil's contract came up for renewal and we wish him all the best for the future. His exit storyline will be dramatic and fans will not be disappointed."[4]
McDermott replaced fellow Enders actor Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London's West End on 29 February 2012. The production played its final performance 24 February 2013 with McDermott as Farquaad. McDermott briefly reprised the role of Ryan Malloy in EastEnders. in 2014, 2016 and reprised the role again for a short stint in Feb 2023.[5]
In 2022, McDermott played Daedalus in the cast album for new musical The Minotaur.[6]
Personal life
editMcDermott is married to actress Michelle Edwards.[7] They have two daughters and a son.[8]
Neil and his wife Michelle opened Mishmak Youth Theatre in January 2010.
In September 2011 he ran the Great North Run with Charlie Brooks in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.[9]
Credits
editFilm and TV
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | EastEnders | Ben | 7 episodes |
| 2005 | Goal! | Extra | |
| 2005 | Chopratown | Henry | |
| 2006 | Rosemary & Thyme | Ryan Stebbings | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Casualty | Ben Harold | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Kiss of Death | John Doe | |
| 2008 | Doctor Who | Jed | Episode: "The Next Doctor" |
| 2009–2011, 2014, 2016, 2023 | EastEnders | Ryan Malloy | Regular role; 247 episodes |
| 2009–2011 | The Royal | Dr. Ralph Ellis | Regular role |
| 2013 | Doctors | Dr. Bradley Dash | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Casualty | Gavin Nicholson | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Inspector George Gently | Gary Manners | 1 episode |
Theatre credits
editAwards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15th National Television Awards | Newcomer | Nominated | [10] |
| 2010 | Inside Soap Awards | Sexiest Male | Nominated | [11] |
| 2011 | All About Soap Bubble Awards | Best Love Triangle (shared with Charlie Brooks and Lacey Turner) | Nominated | [12] |
References
edit- ^ Digital Spy
- ^ IMDb
- ^ "The Sound of Music – Biography". Archived from the original on 3 August 2009. Retrieved 19 August 2011.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (19 June 2011). "'EastEnders' star Neil McDermott to leave soap". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- ^ Brown, David (2 September 2014). "EastEnders spoilers: Ryan Malloy makes surprise return to the BBC1 soap". Radio Times. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
- ^ Wood, Alex (24 October 2022). "Metta release video and album for new musical The Minotaur". What's On Stage. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ "EastEnders hunk Neil McDermott to open Sutton youth theatre". YourLocalGuardian.co.uk. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "BABY JOY! EastEnders star Neil McDermott becomes a dad". NOW. IPC Media. 13 January 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- ^ "Sport photos – Eastenders stars Charlie Brooks and Neil McDermott at the start line of the Great North Run in Newcastle". Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd. 18 September 2011. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- ^ Nissim, Mayer (5 January 2010). "National Television Awards 2010: The Nominees". Digital Spy. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
- ^ Wightman, Catriona (13 July 2010). "In full: Inside Soap Awards 2010 nominees". Digital Spy.
- ^ "In Full: All About Soap Bubble winners". Digital Spy. 27 March 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2020.