Ryan Shelton

Ryan Shelton began his career in 2003 with friends Hamish Blake, Andy Lee, and Tim Bartley on Melbourne's Channel 31. Together, they have produced several award-winning TV shows, including Real Stories, the Hamish & Andy's Gap Year series, and True Story with Hamish & Andy.

As a performer, Ryan first broke through on Rove Live as a regular cast member between 2007-2009. He developed his left-of-center comedy style on the show, which was seen by a broad audience.

More recently, Ryan created, wrote, and starred in How to Life, a series of online comedy shorts for Channel 4 in the UK. He also starred in the ABC's Covid-inspired comedy At Home Alone Together, where he played himself and his fictional twin brother.

Ryan has also co-hosted drive radio on Nova, appeared on shows like Spicks & Specks and Thank God You're Here, and acted in several TV shows and films. In 2005, he helped Chris Lilley write his debut mockumentary series, We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year.

In 2019, Ryan launched a podcast called The Imperfects with Hugh van Cuylenburg. The podcast provides tools to help listeners embrace vulnerability and accept their imperfections. The Imperfects consistently sits in the Top 10 Mental Health podcasts in Australia.

In 2023, Ryan's original comedy series, Sausages, will be one of the first projects on the development slate of new LA-based production company Upgrade Productions. Ryan will also tour Australia to sold out audiences with the stage show version of The Imperfects.