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Former EastEnders Star Neil McDermott Debuts Striking New Look in Instagram Selfie

The actor is best known for playing Ryan Malloy on EastEnders.

Overview

  • A new Instagram photo shows McDermott with grey hair, glasses and a moustache.
  • He played Ryan Malloy on the BBC soap from 2009 to 2011 and returned for guest appearances, most recently in February 2023.
  • His character was central to several major arcs, including the 2009 Christmas whodunit and storylines linked to Stacey Slater and Whitney Dean.
  • After leaving the soap, he built a stage career with roles in Shrek The Musical and Pretty Woman and has been playing Mr Wormwood in Matilda.
  • McDermott is married to actress Michelle Edwards, and they have three children, with their youngest born in August 2023.