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Neil McDermott
Born (1980-12-15) 15 December 1980 (age 44)
Nationality British
Occupation Actor
Years active 2002–present
Television EastEnders (2003, 2009–2011, 2014, 2016, 2023)
Spouse(s)
Michelle Edwards
(m. 2007)
Children 3

Neil McDermott, born on December 15, 1980, is a British actor. He acts in plays on stage and in shows on television. He is most famous for playing a character named Ryan Malloy in the BBC TV show EastEnders.

Neil McDermott's Acting Career

Neil McDermott has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He was in an episode of Doctor Who called "The Next Doctor" in 2008. He also acted in shows like Casualty and Rosemary and Thyme.

He was in movies such as Goal! and Blooded. Neil also performed in many plays, including The Sound of Music in London's West End. The West End is like Broadway in New York, a famous area for theatres.

Joining EastEnders

Neil joined the cast of EastEnders in 2009. He played the character Ryan Malloy. In 2011, it was announced that Neil would be leaving the show. An EastEnders spokesperson said it was a choice made by both Neil and the show. They wished him well for the future. His exit from the show was very exciting for fans.

After EastEnders

After leaving EastEnders, Neil took on a new role. He played Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical. This musical was performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London's West End. He started this role in February 2012. The musical finished its run in February 2013, with Neil still playing Lord Farquaad.

Neil has returned to EastEnders a few times. He played Ryan Malloy again briefly in 2014, 2016, and in February 2023. In 2022, Neil also played the character Daedalus. This was for the cast album of a new musical called The Minotaur.

Neil McDermott's Personal Life

Neil McDermott is married to an actress named Michelle Edwards. They have two daughters and one son.

In January 2010, Neil and Michelle started their own youth theatre. It is called Mishmak Youth Theatre. They help young people learn about acting.

In September 2011, Neil ran a big race. It was called the Great North Run. He ran it with actress Charlie Brooks. They ran to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. This charity helps people with serious illnesses.

Neil McDermott's Acting Work

Film and TV Shows

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 Plays

Year Title Role Theatre Location Notes
2004 Henry IV Ordulf Donmar Warehouse Off-West End
2005–2006 Aladdin Aladdin Old Vic London
2006 Bad Girls: The Musical Justin Mattison West Yorkshire Playhouse Leeds Original World Premiere Cast
2006–2007 The Sound of Music Rolf Gruber London Palladium West End
2007 Follies Young Buddy London Palladium West End
2007–2008 La Cage aux Folles Jean-Michel Menier Chocolate Factory Off-West End UK Revival Cast
2009–2011 Les Misérables Ensemble / Cover Enjolras & Grantaire Queen's Theatre West End
2011 Parade Young Soldier / Frankie Epps Donmar Warehouse Off-West End
2012–2013 Shrek the Musical Lord Farquaad Theatre Royal, Drury Lane West End
2017 The Wind in the Willows Chief Weasel London Palladium West End
2017–2018 The Sound of Music Captain Georg von Trapp N/A UK National Tour
2018–2019 Eugenius! Evil Lord Hector The Other Palace Off-West End Original UK Cast
2020–2022 Pretty Woman Philip Stuckley Piccadilly Theatre
Savoy Theatre
West End Original West End Cast
2024– Matilda Mr. Wormwood Cambridge Theatre West End

Awards and Nominations

Neil McDermott has been nominated for a few awards for his acting.

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2010 15th National Television Awards Newcomer Nominated
2010 Inside Soap Awards ... Male Nominated
2011 All About Soap Bubble Awards Best Love Triangle (shared with Charlie Brooks and Lacey Turner) Nominated

See also

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