Ryan Czerwonko

Ryan Czerwonko is an American actor/filmmaker of Russian, Polish, and Italian descent. Best known for his guest starring and recurring roles on NBC's "The Endgame", "Chicago Med", and "Chicago Fire", Ryan has also appeared in "Cherry" from AGBO Films, "The Deuce", "The Equalizer", and "Watchmen", among many others, working with directors like The Russo Brothers, James Franco, Nicole Kassell, and Roland Joffe. In Winter 2023, he is appearing as Jason in Lynn Nottage's play "Clyde's" at George Street Playhouse. Upcoming: Feature films "Paint" with Owen Wilson, and "Birder", directed by Nate Dushku. Ryan is the creator of "Ugly/Handsome Films", a production company that focuses on a limitless style of filmmaking with a queer, poetic edge. As a filmmaker, his work has screened at Sene Film Festival, Big Apple Film Festival, Chain NYC Film Festival, qFlix Philadelphia, and more. Currently, "Last Call", a short film about an NYC hustler with a James Dean obsession, is on the film festival circuit. Ryan is also the artistic director of "Adult Film" an NYC based collective of actors, writers, and directors, focusing on live theatrical performances and filmmaking. While obtaining his BFA in Acting from Ohio University, he spent two seasons at the Monomoy Theatre, followed by a season at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. In Chicago, he appeared at First Folio Theatre, 16th Street Theatre, and performed in the North American tour of "Evil Dead: The Musical". National commercial/voiceover spots include Michelob Ultra and Little Caesar's. Ryan has continued his training in NYC with Ted Sluberski, Maria Dizzia, and Ellen Novack, as well as at HB Studio with Jessica Hecht, Frank Wood, and Laila Robins.