Ryan Swain (presenter)
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| Born | 24 February 1990 Malton, North Yorkshire, England |
| Education | Scarborough TEC, Norton College |
| Occupations | Entertainer, Skateboarder, Motivational Speaker |
| Years active | 2009 – Present |
| Known for | Presenter, DJ, Skateboarder |
| Height | 6 ft 3.6 in (192.0 cm) |
| Partner | Samantha Cook |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Deborah Swain, Paul Swain |
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| Website | www.ryanswain.co.uk |
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Ryan Swain (born 24 February 1990) is an English radio presenter, DJ, actor, comedian, motivational speaker and skateboarder.
Swain broadcasts on radio, hosts live events and festivals and carries out charity work and fundraising. He performs as a Grinch tribute act called The Yorkshire Grinch, he owns and founded the Ryedale Skate School and is a coach for Skateboard GB as well as a mental health campaigner and advocate for neurodiversity.
He won the first BBC Make a Difference Award in the together category with BBC Radio York in October 2022. He also won the "York Community Pride – Person Of Year Award" for his contribution to his local community. In 2023 he was presented with the Everyone Active Outstanding Achievement Award in the Ryedale District Sports Awards for being a key figure in the rebuilding of Malton & Norton Skate Park.
In November 2025 Swain was announced the winner of the Rising Star Of The Year Award in The MBCC Awards, he was presented his award at Hilton Metropole in Birmingham.
He has presented on local radio station YorkMix Radio and York's Minster FM