Nate Mooney (born January 26, 1972) is an American actor best known for his recurring role as
Ryan McPoyle on the
FX comedy series ''
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', also known colloquially simply as ''Always Sunny'', is an American sitcom created by Rob McElhenney and co-developed by Glenn Howerton for FX (TV channel), FX. It premiered on August 4, 2005, and stars Charl ...
''.
Career
He appeared on various television series, including ''
Breakout Kings'', ''
Grey's Anatomy
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'', ''
Nip/Tuck
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'', and others.
He played the role of Lurvy in the film ''
Charlotte's Web
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''.
Mooney gained his popularity by playing the role of Ryan McPoyle, the brother of Liam McPoyle and Margaret McPoyle, on the
FXX show ''
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', also known colloquially simply as ''Always Sunny'', is an American sitcom created by Rob McElhenney and co-developed by Glenn Howerton for FX (TV channel), FX. It premiered on August 4, 2005, and stars Charl ...
.'' Ryan is a comedic dimwit and is often rebuked for making dumb comments to his brother, such as offering to split a large sum of money (or clams) fifty-fifty-fifty to accommodate three people.
He also had a small part as an arms dealer in one episode of ''
Breaking Bad
''Breaking Bad'' is an American crime drama television series created and produced by Vince Gilligan for AMC (TV channel), AMC. Set and filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series follows Walter White (Breaking Bad), Walter White (Bryan Cran ...
''s third season.
From 2014 to 2018 Mooney played a lead role as Deputy Leon Drinkwater on
IFC's ''
Stan Against Evil''.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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Living people
Male actors from Wisconsin
Iowa State University alumni
1972 births