You probably know him as Ryan HD, but the creative mind behind the viral comedy skits is Ryan Lombard.
He posts hilarious content on TikTok and YouTube, with more than 11.5 million and 10.2 million followers respectively, and is also on Instagram, Threads, and X.
Let's dive into his background, rise to fame, and what makes him a standout creator.
How old is Ryan HD?
Ryan HD is 27 years old in 2025. His birthday is on February 1, 1998, making him an Aquarius—a birthday he shares with Harry Styles!
Where is Ryan HD from?
Ryan HD hails from Gordon's Bay, a coastal town in Cape Town, South Africa.
He grew up there and played rugby for his home country before moving to the United States to get his degree in digital marketing.
Ryan HD's family and personal life
Ryan is the youngest of three kids and has two older sisters. He comes from a close-knit, Christian family and has shared that their support and his faith are big inspirations for his content.
As for his love life, Ryan keeps that part of his world under wraps. He hasn't publicly shared whether or not he is dating anyone.
Ryan HD's journey as a creator
Ryan’s secret sauce is his hilarious and relatable skits about family life, where he impressively plays every single character, from the overlooked middle child to the tired teacher.
- He kicked things off on YouTube back in 2019, originally posting vlogs with friends before finding his true calling in comedy.
- His big break came from creating funny videos about family and school dynamics, which blew up on TikTok and helped him expand his reach.
- Today, he's a full-time creator with a daily upload schedule, entertaining over 10 million followers on both TikTok and YouTube.
- Before becoming a viral star, Ryan was a talented rugby player who even represented South Africa in an international tournament.
What kinds of followers does Ryan HD have?
Ryan's audience is a global mix of teens and young adults who can't get enough of his funny takes on everyday life. Since his skits are all about school and family drama, most of his fans are students.
They're super active on social media, especially TikTok and YouTube, and love short, shareable comedy skits. Basically, if you enjoy memes and relatable humor about being a kid, you're in the right place.
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