Portrait of Ryan Stiles

Ryan Stiles

Acting

Biography

Ryan Lee Stiles is an Canadian-American actor, comedian, and producer whose work is often associated with improvisational comedy. He is best known for his work on the American and British versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and the role of Lewis Kiniski on The Drew Carey Show.

Born: April 22, 1959

Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Filmography

2025
Leanne

as Bill

2020
Ted Lasso

as Bruce

2017
Young Sheldon

as Dr. Bowers

2016
American Housewife

as Bill Doty

2012
Treasure Buddies

as Slither (voice)

2011
Spooky Buddies

as Hoot (voice)

2011
Working Class

as Dr. Edwin Gould

2009
Astro Boy

as Mr. Moustachio / Burning Robot (voice)

2003
Two and a Half Men

as Dr. Melnick

2003
Two and a Half Men

as Herb Melnick

2003
Reno 911!

as Sergeant Clift

2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

as Spyro von Madman (voice)

2000
Foe Paws

as Vivian

1997
Dharma & Greg

as Abraham Lincoln (uncredited)

1995
MADtv

as Self - Host

1995
The Drew Carey Show

as Lewis Kiniski

1995
1993
The John Larroquette Show

as CIA Agent Kinkaid

1993
1992
Mad About You

as Video Vogue Manager

1992
1991
Hot Shots!

as 'Mailman' Farnham

1991
Public Enemy #2

as Sidewalk Santa

1988
Murphy Brown

as Acolyte Monk #2

1988
1972
The Beachcombers

as Tall Suit