Wrexham director Humphrey Ker has been credited with playing a huge role in the club’s success, but there are many who know little about his fascinating life as an actor and writer
Humphrey Ker (centre) has played a key role in Wrexham’s success under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney(Image: PA)
Humphrey Ker has been hailed as one of the unsung heroes of Wrexham’s success story under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Red Dragons have clinched an unprecedented third promotion in a row and will play in the Championship next season.
Ker was involved in the celebrations at the Racecourse Ground as Phil Parkinson’s side toasted their rise out of League One last weekend. The actor, writer and comedian has been with Wrexham since the early days of Reynolds and McElhenney’s time as owners and sits on the board of directors.
Despite having no previous experience in the football industry, he has been described as a key part of the club’s achievements. Ker was even singled out for praise by former Wrexham and Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster in the wake of their latest promotion.
Speaking on the ‘Fozcast’ podcast, he said: “He’s the man and it’s completely fresh eyes because he didn’t have a clue about football.” Foster was backed up by ex-Wrexham captain Ben Tozer, who said: “I love everything about him, his eccentricity. The way he speaks is just so eloquent.”
Here’s the story of Ker’s intriguing life, covering everything from his connection with Prince William to his famous wife and net worth.
From attending Eton to becoming football director
Born in October 1982, the 42-year-old is the son of David Ker, a fine art dealer, and Alexandra, the daughter of a Royal Navy officer. Ker attended Ludgrove School and Eton College as a youngster and went on to study history at the University of Edinburgh.
It was during this time that he met fellow students David Reed and Thom Tuck and formed a sketch group called The Penny Dreadfuls, who penned comedies for Radio 4. In 2011, Ker won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer for his show Dymock Watson: Nazi Smasher!
Wrexham director Humphrey Ker has a fascinating life story(Image: Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
After moving to Los Angeles in 2013, he began taking on more writing roles, eventually securing a job on the Apple TV series Mythic Quest. The workplace comedy series is set in a gaming firm and was created by Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney, who also stars in the show.
During the filming of Mythic Quest’s first season, Ker inadvertently set off a chain of events that led to Reynolds and McElhenney purchasing Wrexham. In the early days of the Covid lockdown, Ker would often watch his favourite team, Liverpool FC, during breaks in filming.
Ker’s affection for the Premier League team caught the attention of sports enthusiast McElhenney, who initially couldn’t grasp the appeal. However, after Ker recommended the Netflix documentary Sunderland ‘Til I Die, McElhenney became enthralled.
The suggestion clearly worked, as McElhenney suddenly proposed the idea of buying a football club to Ker. Ker then created a set of criteria, scoring teams based on factors like facilities, fanbase, history, and finance.
Wrexham scored the highest, partly due to its rich history. McElhenney managed to persuade Deadpool star Reynolds to join the venture, and their takeover of Wrexham was finalised in February 2021.
Ker was the first representative on the ground in North Wales, acting as a crucial liaison for the new owners during a period when international travel was challenging. He was soon appointed as a director, and has remained at the club ever since.
Net worth
It’s not known exactly how much Ker is worth but it has been estimated he has a net worth of around £3.75m. As well as being a writer on Mythic Quest, Ker has also acted in two season of the NBC sitcom American Auto.
More recently, Ker has penned a comedy play titled Sherlock Holmes and The Twelve Days of Christmas, collaborating with former Penny Dreadfuls member David Reed. The mystery play, set to debut in Birmingham in November, boasts original songs by the legendary musical duo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, known for their contributions to some of the most iconic musicals in history.
Growing up with Prince William
Ker first encountered Prince William when they both attended Ludgrove School and Eton College as youngsters. He even shared a bedroom with the Prince of Wales before they eventually drifted apart.
Their paths crossed again years later when William made an unexpected visit to Wrexham. Ker was reunited with his old school friend on March 1, 2024 at an event held at the Racecourse Ground to mark St David’s Day.
Wrexham director Humphrey Ker catches up with Prince William at the Turf pub(Image: (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images))
During his visit, William met with Ker and McElhenney at The Turf pub. The heartfelt reunion was caught on camera during filming for the third series of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary.
The Prince nostalgically remarked “it’s been a while” as they warmly greeted each other. Ker divulged details about their childhood bond in later scenes: “I went to school with Prince William. I have known him since I was seven, or something like that,” he said.
“We literally shared a bedroom from (the age of) seven until 10.” The encounter not only provided captivating content for Disney+ but also highlighted a poignant full-circle moment for Ker.
Ker’s famous wife
Humphrey Ker and Megan Ganz at the finish line during the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon(Image: Bryan Bedder/New York Road Runners via Getty Images)
Ker is married to Megan Ganz, a comedy writer and producer who is part of the team behind McElhenney’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. She was born on June 1, 1984 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has also been involved in shows such as Modern Family, Community and Mythic Quest.
The couple have been married since May 30, 2015 after meeting in LA two years earlier whilst Ker was filming a pilot called Holding Pattern. The show was not picked up but it meant he found his future wife after they were introduced through a mutual friend who worked on the sitcom.
While many associated with Wrexham were nursing hangovers last Sunday, the pair ran the Manchester Marathon together to raise money for the Wrexham Miners Project. They also ran the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon in March.