Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Websites
Copywriting
Podcasts
Awards
Timeline
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Ryan Paul James

Ryan Paul James

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Ryan is a TV comedy writer who is exsilant at spelling and using big words in sentences like "Sycophant". Example: Mary asked Johnny, "What does Sycophant mean?" He has written for radio, stage, TV, and the big screen. One theatre critic called Ryan "The Neil Simon of his generation," prompting Simon's manager to sign him a week later.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Showrunner / Content Creator / Head Writer

Everglow Productions
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Created, wrote, and produced content for some of the biggest influencers on TikTok

Head Writer/Creator

Divine Sign Productions
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • The Comeback Kids - Single Camera Comedy - Winner of 25 TV/Film Festivals

Head Writer/Director

Twenty-Five Eight Productions
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Strangely Connected - Pilot - Sitcom - The Odd Couple meets Black-ish

Writer

Martin Michaels Productions
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • O.B.S
  • - 3 Episodes - Single Camera Comedy - A quirky show set in a government unemployment office

Head Writer

Hoplite Entertainment
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • HOT SPOTS - 5 Episodes - Docu-Series - Hot Spots is a travel show that brings viewers to controversial locations

Head Writer/Creator

Content Media
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • The Quarantine Bunch - Comedy Web Series - Child star actors continue their support group during Covid via Zoom
  • - Winner of 5 TV/Film Festivals - https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuarantineBunch

Playwright

Theatre Palisades (LA)/Whitefire Theatre (LA)/Hope Street Theatre (United Kingdom)/Melbourne Workers Theatre (Australia)
  • Desperately Seeking Love - Theatre Critic Sue Pasco - "Ryan Paul James is an American Playwright to watch."

Playwright

Pierson Playhouse (LA) Theatre 68 (LA)
  • The World's Worst Play - EVER! - Technical mishaps, inept performances, and a well-intentioned script join forces to make this comedic farce The World's Worst Play, EVER

Playwright

Theatre Palisades (LA)
  • What's So Funny
  • - A 1960s variety show writing staff has exactly one hour to write a funny sketch, or they all get fired
  • Theatre Critic Steven Stanley - "James is the Neil Simon of his generation."

Playwright

Third and Lindsley Theatre
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Theophany - A true story about a woman who was miraculously healed at a young age

Playwright

The Actor's Temple Theatre
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Little Christmas Miracles - A reflective, holiday-themed play about two families that experience a Christmas miracle

Writer/Host

Juce TV
01.2005 - 12.2018
  • Rewind - A hosted show taking a look back at music videos from the '80s, 90's, and early 2000's

TV Host

JCTV
01.2005 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced overall program appeal by consistently delivering lively, informative, and entertaining presentations on various subjects.

Writer

UP TV
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • The High Road - A talk show talking about the everyday issues we all experience

Playwright

Theatre 68 (LA&NY)/Theatre Palisades
01.2009 - 12.2016
  • Lost In Radioland - A comedy play set in 1940's Hollywood
  • When on-set drama meets real-life danger, who will survive

Radio Host

Salem Media
01.2004 - 12.2011

Had my own radio show for seven years on KFSH 95.9FM.

Writer

Tesh Media Group
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • John Tesh Radio Show - Intelligence for your life

Radio Host

Clear Channel Broadcasting - Tampa, Fl.
01.1996 - 12.2004
  • Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Calm under pressure
  • Active listening

Copywriting

  • Huggies, https://www.ryanpauljames.com/writing-samples
  • Dairy Queen, https://www.ryanpauljames.com/writing-samples

Podcasts

  • Abide Meditations, 25, Abide App
  • Amen Meditations, 15, Amen App

Awards

  • Los Angeles Independent Film Festival (Best Screenplay/Screenwriter)
  • The American Movie Awards (Best TV Pilot-Writer)
  • The IndieFest (Best TV Pilot)
  • Dances With Films (Runner Up Best TV Pilot)
  • ITV FEST (Runner Up Best TV Pilot)
  • Honolulu Film Awards (Winner Best TV Pilot)
  • Miami Independent Film Festival (Winner Best Tv Pilot)
  • 2 Time winner at Script & Storyboard Competition (Best TV Pilot Scripts)

Timeline

Playwright

Third and Lindsley Theatre
01.2025 - 12.2025

Showrunner / Content Creator / Head Writer

Everglow Productions
01.2024 - 06.2024

Head Writer/Director

Twenty-Five Eight Productions
01.2022 - 12.2022

Playwright

The Actor's Temple Theatre
11.2021 - 12.2021

Writer

Martin Michaels Productions
01.2020 - 01.2021

Head Writer/Creator

Content Media
01.2020 - 12.2020

Head Writer

Hoplite Entertainment
01.2019 - 01.2020

Writer

UP TV
01.2016 - 01.2017

Head Writer/Creator

Divine Sign Productions
01.2015 - 12.2018

Playwright

Theatre 68 (LA&NY)/Theatre Palisades
01.2009 - 12.2016

Writer

Tesh Media Group
01.2006 - 01.2010

Writer/Host

Juce TV
01.2005 - 12.2018

TV Host

JCTV
01.2005 - 12.2018

Radio Host

Salem Media
01.2004 - 12.2011

Radio Host

Clear Channel Broadcasting - Tampa, Fl.
01.1996 - 12.2004

Playwright

Theatre Palisades (LA)/Whitefire Theatre (LA)/Hope Street Theatre (United Kingdom)/Melbourne Workers Theatre (Australia)

Playwright

Pierson Playhouse (LA) Theatre 68 (LA)

Playwright

Theatre Palisades (LA)
Ryan Paul James