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Nationality
  
British

Name
  
Neil McDermott

Ethnicity
  
White British

Role
  
Television actor

Occupation
  
Actor

Years active
  
2002–present


Neil McDermott Neil McDermott Curtis Brown

Born
  
15 December 1980 (age 43) (
1980-12-15
)
Southport, Merseyside, England

Spouse
  
Michelle Edwards (m. 2007)

Education
  
Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

TV shows
  
EastEnders, The Railway Children (1968), The Royal

Nominations
  
National Television Award for Most Popular Newcomer

Similar People
  
Scott Maslen, Chris Coghill, Steve John Shepherd, Kylie Babbington, Joe Duttine

Children
  
Arabella Betsy Mcdermott

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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.

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Neil McDermott at the Inside Soap Awards 2010


Career

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McDermott appeared in the 2008 Doctor Who episode "The Next Doctor", as well as Casualty and Rosemary and Thyme, amongst others, 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. 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."

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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. On 2 September 2014, McDermott briefly reprised the role of Ryan Malloy in EastEnders.

Personal life

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McDermott is married to actress Michelle Edwards. They have a daughter, Arrabella, born in January 2011 and a son. He is the younger of two boys with an older brother named Ian, a greenkeeper.

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.

Theatre credits

  • The Wind in the Willows (London Palladium) - Chief Weasel (2017)
  • Shrek the Musical (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) - Lord Farquaad (2012–13)
  • La Cage aux Folles (Menier Chocolate Factory) - Jean-Michel (2007–08)
  • Follies (London Palladium) - Young Buddy (2007)
  • The Sound of Music (London Palladium) - Rolf Gruber (2006–07)
  • Aladdin (Old Vic) - Aladdin (2005–06)
  • Henry IV (Donmar Warehouse) - Ordulf (2004)
  • Filmography

    Actor
    -
    Squadron 42 (Video Game) (announced) as
    Aldo Braga
    -
    The Friendship of Fish (Short) (post-production) as
    Dev
    2003
    EastEnders (TV Series) as
    Ryan Malloy / Ryan / Man / ...
    2020
    Eugenius!: Listen to the Crowd... (Video) as
    Evil Lord Hector
    2018
    The Wind in the Willows: The Musical as
    Chief Weasel
    2006
    Casualty (TV Series) as
    Ben Harold / Tony Callingham / Gavin Nicholson
    - Flutterby (2015) - Tony Callingham
    - Love Hurts (2013) - Gavin Nicholson
    - The Edge of Fear (2006) - Ben Harold
    - To Be a Parent (2006) - Ben Harold
    2014
    Inspector George Gently (TV Series) as
    Gary Manners
    - Blue for Bluebird (2014) - Gary Manners
    2013
    Doctors (TV Series) as
    Dr. Bradley Dash
    - Viva Las Letherbridge: Part Two (2013) - Dr. Bradley Dash
    - Viva Las Letherbridge: Part One (2013) - Dr. Bradley Dash
    2011
    Killing Adam (Short) as
    Jeremy
    2011
    Lauren's Diary (TV Series) as
    Ryan
    - Fatboy Reveals Feelings for Mercy (2011) - Ryan
    2009
    The Royal (TV Series) as
    Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Below the Surface (2011) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Dead Air (2011) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Manoeuvres (2011) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - The Enemy Within (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - A Hero for Our Time (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Tutti Frutti (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Please Release Me (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Should I Stay or Should I Go Now (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Any Old Iron (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - These Foolish Things (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Counting Chickens (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    - Safe as Houses (2009) - Dr. Ralph Ellis
    2011
    Blooded as
    Lucas Bell
    2010
    EastEnders: Last Tango in Walford (Video) as
    Ryan Malloy
    2009
    Vivaldi, the Red Priest as
    Manfredi
    2008
    Doctor Who (TV Series) as
    Jed
    - The Next Doctor (2008) - Jed
    2008
    Kiss of Death (TV Movie) as
    John Doe
    2006
    Rosemary & Thyme (TV Series) as
    Ryan Stebbit
    - In a Monastery Garden (2006) - Ryan Stebbit (as Neil Mcdermott)
    2005
    Chopratown (TV Movie) as
    Henry
    2005
    Goal! The Dream Begins as
    Morrison (uncredited)
    Self
    2023
    The One Show (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode dated 13 February 2023 (2023) - Self
    2020
    Isolation Interviews (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Neil McDermott and Gina Beck (2020) - Self
    2010
    EastEnders: Farewell Stacey (TV Movie) as
    Ryan Malloy
    2010
    This Morning (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode dated 1 November 2010 (2010) - Self
    2010
    EastEnders Revealed (TV Series documentary) as
    Self
    - Kat and Alfie's Return (2010) - Self
    2010
    EastEnders Live: The Aftermath (TV Special) as
    Self
    2010
    National Television Awards (TV Special) as
    Self - Audience Member
    2009
    Loose Women (TV Series) as
    Self
    - Episode #14.72 (2009) - Self
    Archive Footage
    2018
    The Best of EastEnders (Video) as
    Ryan Malloy (uncredited)

    References

    Neil McDermott Wikipedia