Ryan Sean O'Donohue (born April 26, 1984) is an American actor best known for his role as Zeke Byrd in the 1994 television series '' The Byrds of Paradise''.

Early life and career

O'Donohue was born Ryan Sean O'Donohue on April 26, 1984 in

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, to Anita Lynne (née Rultenberg) and Sean Patrick O'Donohue. He was raised in

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. He has a younger sister named Windy (b. 1987). O'Donohue is known for his role as Zeke Byrd on the 1994 ABC drama '' The Byrds of Paradise''. He then starred as Peter Hansen in the 1994 CBS sitcom The Boys Are Back alongside Hal Linden and

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. As a voice actor, O'Donohue voiced Matt McGinnis in ''

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'' video game franchise, Randall Weems in '' Recess'', and young Kovu in '' The Lion King II: Simba's Pride''.

Personal life

O'Donohue married Veronica Faye Dean on June 15, 2004. Together they have one child, a daughter, named Hazel Ryan O'Donohue, who was born in December 2004. Through their daughter, O'Donohue and his wife have one grandson (b. August 9, 2023). It was revealed in March 2025 that O'Donohue's daughter was expecting her second child.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

O'Donohue was nominated for the Best Young Performer in a Voice-Over award at the 19th Youth in Film Awards, for his performance in the first season of '' Recess''.

References

External links

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