Portrait of John P. Ryan

John P. Ryan

Bio: Character actor John P. Ryan was born on July 30, 1936 in New York City
Born: Thu, Jul 30 1936
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Mar 20 2007
John P. Ryan is 70 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
John P. Ryan would have been no older than 70 in The Pixar Story as 'Dr. Schneider (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Bound
Bound
John P. Ryan was 60 in Bound as 'Mickey Malnato'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of Bad Blood
Bad Blood
John P. Ryan was 58 in Bad Blood as 'John Blackstone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1994
Poster of The Patriots
The Patriots
John P. Ryan was 57 in The Patriots as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
John P. Ryan was 57 in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm as 'Buzz Bronski (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Young Goodman Brown
Young Goodman Brown
John P. Ryan was 56 in Young Goodman Brown as 'The Devil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1993
Poster of Hoffa
Hoffa
John P. Ryan was 56 in Hoffa as 'Red Bennett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of White Sands
White Sands
John P. Ryan was 55 in White Sands as 'Arms Dealer (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of Star Time
Star Time
John P. Ryan was 55 in Star Time as 'Sam Bones'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1992
Poster of Blood River
Blood River
John P. Ryan was 54 in Blood River as 'Henry Logan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 17 1991
Poster of Eternity
Eternity
John P. Ryan was 54 in Eternity as 'Thomas Vandervere / Prosecutor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
John P. Ryan was 54 in Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection as 'Gen. Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1990
Poster of Class of 1999
Class of 1999
John P. Ryan was 53 in Class of 1999 as 'Mr. Hardin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1990
Poster of Best of the Best
Best of the Best
John P. Ryan was 53 in Best of the Best as 'Jennings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1989
Poster of Paramedics
Paramedics
John P. Ryan was 51 in Paramedics as 'Captain Prescott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of City of Shadows
City of Shadows
John P. Ryan was 51 in City of Shadows as 'Sergeant Fireman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1987
Poster of Rent-a-Cop
Rent-a-Cop
John P. Ryan was 51 in Rent-a-Cop as 'Wieser'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1987
Poster of Fatal Beauty
Fatal Beauty
John P. Ryan was 51 in Fatal Beauty as 'Lt. Kellerman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1987
Poster of Three O'Clock High
Three O'Clock High
John P. Ryan was 51 in Three O'Clock High as 'Mr. O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1987
Poster of Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
Death Wish 4: The Crackdown
John P. Ryan was 50 in Death Wish 4: The Crackdown as 'Nathan White'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1987
Poster of Rip Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle
John P. Ryan was 50 in Rip Van Winkle as 'Hendrick Hudson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1987
Poster of Houston: The Legend of Texas
Houston: The Legend of Texas
John P. Ryan was 50 in Houston: The Legend of Texas as 'David Burnett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1986
Poster of Avenging Force
Avenging Force
John P. Ryan was 50 in Avenging Force as 'Prof. Elliott Glastenbury'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1986
Poster of Runaway Train
Runaway Train
John P. Ryan was 49 in Runaway Train as 'Ranken'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1985
Poster of The Cotton Club
The Cotton Club
John P. Ryan was 48 in The Cotton Club as 'Joe Flynn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1984
Poster of The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
John P. Ryan was 47 in The Right Stuff as 'Head of Program'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
John P. Ryan was 46 in Shooting Stars as 'McGee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 1983
Poster of Breathless
Breathless
John P. Ryan was 46 in Breathless as 'Lt. Parmental'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1983
Poster of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
John P. Ryan was 45 in The Escape Artist as 'Vernon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of The Postman Always Rings Twice
The Postman Always Rings Twice
John P. Ryan was 44 in The Postman Always Rings Twice as 'Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark
John P. Ryan was 43 in The Last Flight of Noah's Ark as 'Coslough'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1980
Poster of It Lives Again
It Lives Again
John P. Ryan was 41 in It Lives Again as 'Frank Davis'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1978
Poster of Kill Me If You Can
Kill Me If You Can
John P. Ryan was 41 in Kill Me If You Can as 'Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 1977
Poster of A Killing Affair
A Killing Affair
John P. Ryan was 41 in A Killing Affair as 'Flagler'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Futureworld
Futureworld
John P. Ryan was 40 in Futureworld as 'Dr. Mort Schneider'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1976
Poster of The Missouri Breaks
The Missouri Breaks
John P. Ryan was 39 in The Missouri Breaks as 'Si'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1976
Poster of Death Scream
Death Scream
John P. Ryan was 39 in Death Scream as 'Detective Dave Lambert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975
Poster of Target Risk
Target Risk
John P. Ryan was 38 in Target Risk as 'Ralph Sloan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1975
Poster of It's Alive
It's Alive
John P. Ryan was 37 in It's Alive as 'Frank Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1974
Poster of Cops and Robbers
Cops and Robbers
John P. Ryan was 37 in Cops and Robbers as 'Patsy O'Neill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1973
Poster of Dillinger
Dillinger
John P. Ryan was 36 in Dillinger as 'Charles Mackley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1973
Poster of Shamus
Shamus
John P. Ryan was 36 in Shamus as 'Col. Craig C. Hardcore'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973
Poster of The King of Marvin Gardens
The King of Marvin Gardens
John P. Ryan was 36 in The King of Marvin Gardens as 'Surtees'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1972
Poster of The Legend of Nigger Charley
The Legend of Nigger Charley
John P. Ryan was 35 in The Legend of Nigger Charley as 'Houston'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1972
Poster of Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me
John P. Ryan was 35 in Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me as 'Oeuf'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Five Easy Pieces
Five Easy Pieces
John P. Ryan was 34 in Five Easy Pieces as 'Spicer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of A Lovely Way to Die
A Lovely Way to Die
John P. Ryan was 31 in A Lovely Way to Die as 'Harry Samson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1968
Poster of A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain
John P. Ryan was 31 in A Hatful of Rain as 'Chuck'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
John P. Ryan was 57+ in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. as 'Sheriff Bob Cavendish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Hollywood Beat
Hollywood Beat
John P. Ryan was 49+ in Hollywood Beat
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
John P. Ryan was 48+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
John P. Ryan was 46+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
John P. Ryan was 46+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Hendrick Hudson / Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
John P. Ryan was 45+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of American Playhouse
American Playhouse
John P. Ryan was 45+ in American Playhouse as 'Peter Doyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
John P. Ryan was 45+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Paris
Paris
John P. Ryan was 43+ in Paris
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1979
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
John P. Ryan was 43+ in Hart to Hart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
John P. Ryan was 43+ in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as 'Kurt Belzack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1979
Poster of Kaz
Kaz
John P. Ryan was 42+ in Kaz
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Matt Helm
Matt Helm
John P. Ryan was 39+ in Matt Helm as 'Carl Ainsley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 1975
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
John P. Ryan was 39+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975
Poster of Archer
Archer
John P. Ryan was 38+ in Archer as 'Lieutenant Barney Brighton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 30 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
John P. Ryan was 38+ in The Rockford Files as 'Dearborn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
John P. Ryan was 38+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
John P. Ryan was 37+ in Kojak as 'Peter Ibbotson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
John P. Ryan was 36+ in M*A*S*H as 'Major Van Zandt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
John P. Ryan was 32+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Guido Marioni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
John P. Ryan was 29+ in The F.B.I. as 'Ernie Flood, William Quine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965