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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.[1]

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Neil McDermott
Born	(1980-12-15) 15 December 1980 (age 41) Southport, Merseyside, England
Nationality	British
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2002–present
Television	EastEnders (2003, 2009–2011, 2014, 2016)
Spouse	Michelle Edwards ​ (m. 2007)​
Children	2

Career

McDermott 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. On 2 September 2014, McDermott briefly reprised the role of Ryan Malloy in EastEnders.[5]

In 2022, McDermott played Daedalus in the cast album for new musical The Minotaur.[6]

Personal life

McDermott is married to actress Michelle Edwards.[7] They have a daughter, born in January 2011 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

Film and TV

• Inspector George Gently – Gary Manners (2014) 1 episode.
• Casualty – Gavin Nicholson (2013)
• Doctors – Dr. Bradley Dash (2013) 2 episodes.
• EastEnders – Ryan Malloy (2013-2016)
• The Royal – Dr. Ralph Ellis (2009–2011)
• Doctor Who: The Next Doctor – Jed (2008)
• Kiss of Death – John Doe (2008)
• Casualty – Ben Harold (2006)
• Rosemary & Thyme – Ryan Stebbings (2006)
• Chopratown – Henry (2005)
• Goal! – Extra
• EastEnders – Ben (2003)

Theatre credits

• Eugenius! (The Other Palace) – Evil Lord Hector (2018)
• The Sound of Music – Captain Georg von Trapp (2017–2018)
• The Wind in the Willows (London Palladium) – Chief Weasel (2017)
• Shrek the Musical (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) – Lord Farquaad (2012–2013)
• Parade (Donmar Warehouse) - Young Soldier / Frankie Epps (2011)
• Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre) - Ensemble / Cover Enjolras & Grantaire (2009-2011)
• La Cage aux Folles (Menier Chocolate Factory) – Jean-Michel (2007–2008)
• Follies (London Palladium) – Young Buddy (2007)
• The Sound of Music (London Palladium) – Rolf Gruber (2006–2007)
• Bad Girls: The Musical (West Yorkshire Playhouse) - Justin Mattison (2006)
• Aladdin (Old Vic) – Aladdin (2005–2006)
• Henry IV (Donmar Warehouse) – Ordulf (2004)

Awards and nominations

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

External links

• Neil McDermott at IMDb
• Neil McDermott on TV.com

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