He is best known for his role as eric murphy in the hbo series entourage, and his role as the eldest son ryan malloy in the 1990s television sitcom unhappily ever after. He is best known for his roles as eric murphy in the hbo series entourage and the eldest son ryan malloy in the 1990s television sitcom unhappily ever after. Kevin connolly (born ) is an american actor and director. He also directed the espn documentary big shot (2013), exploring a failed attempt to purchase the new york islanders hockey team. Connolly ’s best-known and most celebrated role was as eric murphy on hbo’s entourage. He has also taken on additional directing roles, including beyond all boundaries. He is an actor and director , known for entourage (2004), the notebook (2004) and john q (2002). In recent years, connolly has continued to act in films such as the notebook and secretariat. He is best known for his roles as eric murphy in the hbo series entourage and the eldest son ryan malloy in. Beyond acting, connolly has directed films such as gardener of eden (2007), dear eleanor (2016), and gotti (2018), the latter starring john travolta. Kevin connolly was born on 5 march 1974 in new york city, new york, usa. · kevin connolly is an american actor and director. Kevin connolly (born ) [3] is an american actor and director. In 2007, connolly made his full-length movie directorial debut with the film gardener of eden, which premiered in april 2007 at the tribeca film festival.