Ryan Malloy

Ryan Malloy
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Neil McDermott
Duration	2009–2011, 2014, 2016, 2023
First appearance	Episode 3779 28 April 2009 (2009-04-28)
Last appearance	Episode 6648 16 February 2023 (2023-02-16)
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Diederick Santer (2009) Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2014, 2016) Sean O'Connor (2016) Chris Clenshaw (2023)
Spin-off appearances	Last Tango in Walford (2010)
In-universe information Occupation Market trader Barman Bookmaker Doorman Mother Debra Dean Half-sisters Whitney Dean Wife Janine Butcher (2010–2012) Helen Malloy (2017–present) Daughters Lily Slater Granddaughters Charli Slater Nieces Peach Dolly Dean-Hudson

Ryan Malloy is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Neil McDermott. From his arrival on 28 April 2009, the character remained a mystery in the show for a number of months, until he was revealed as the half-brother of established character, Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty). Ryan departed on 26 August 2011, and made a surprise guest appearance on 2 September 2014. Following his former lover, Stacey Branning (Lacey Turner), being sectioned in the episode that aired on 22 January 2016, he then made a surprise cameo for a short stint to look after his daughter Lily Branning (Aine Garvey), before departing again on 11 February 2016. Seven months later, Ryan returned on 20 September 2016 after he was released from prison. Ryan returned again on 4 November for Whitney and Lee Carter's (Danny-Boy Hatchard) wedding. On 28 January 2023, it was announced that Ryan would return again and he reappeared for three episodes from 13–16 February 2023.