Ryan Stiles

Ryan Stiles is an American-Canadian comedian and actor known for improvisational comedy.

Ryan Stiles is an American-Canadian comedian and actor known for improvisational comedy. He is best known for his appearances on the British and American versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway? and for playing Lewis Kiniski on The Drew Carey Show. He also portrayed Herb Melnick on Two and a Half Men.

Early life

Ryan Lee Stiles was born on April 22, 1959, in Seattle, Washington. He moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, with his family when he was 10 years old. He left high school before graduation to pursue a career in comedy.

Comedy and television career

Stiles developed a career in stand-up and improvisational comedy. He worked in Canadian television and performed with The Second City in both Canada and the United States. He gained wide recognition through his appearances on the British and American versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway? He later became a cast member on The Drew Carey Show, playing the role of Lewis Kiniski.

Film and later roles

In addition to his improv work, Stiles has appeared in film and television. He had roles in the Hot Shots! films and later portrayed Herb Melnick on the sitcom Two and a Half Men.

Personal life

Some sources report that Stiles married Patricia McDonald and has children, but these details are less consistently sourced than his career information.