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Robert Ryan

Bio: Robert Bushnell Ryan (November 11, 1909 – July 11, 1973) was an American  actor who often played hardened cops and ruthless villains. Ryan was born in Chicago, Illinois, the first child of Timothy Ryan and his wife Mabel Bushnell Ryan
Born: Thu, Nov 11 1909
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Wed, Jul 11 1973
Robert Ryan is 63 years old
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Poster of A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D
A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in A New Dimension in Noir: Filming Inferno in 3D as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 16 2017
Poster of Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 2004
Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller as 'Sandy Dawson (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 02 2002
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 1991
Poster of Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in Marilyn Monroe: Beyond the Legend as 'Self (from Clash by Night [1952]) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1986
Poster of The Iceman Cometh
The Iceman Cometh
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in The Iceman Cometh as 'Larry Slade'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1973
Poster of Executive Action
Executive Action
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in Executive Action as 'Foster'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1973
Poster of The Outfit
The Outfit
Robert Ryan would have been no older than 63 in The Outfit as 'Mailer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1973
Poster of The Man Without a Country
The Man Without a Country
Robert Ryan was 63 in The Man Without a Country as 'Lt. Cmdr. Vaughan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 24 1973
Poster of Lolly-Madonna xxx
Lolly-Madonna xxx
Robert Ryan was 63 in Lolly-Madonna xxx as 'Pap Gutshall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1973
Poster of And Hope to Die
And Hope to Die
Robert Ryan was 62 in And Hope to Die as 'Charley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of The Love Machine
The Love Machine
Robert Ryan was 61 in The Love Machine as 'Gregory 'Greg' Austin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1971
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Robert Ryan was 61 in Lawman as 'Sabbath Marshal Cotton Ryan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of The Reason Why
The Reason Why
Robert Ryan was 60 in The Reason Why as 'Roger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of Captain Nemo and the Underwater City
Captain Nemo and the Underwater City
Robert Ryan was 60 in Captain Nemo and the Underwater City as 'Captain Nemo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America
Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America
Robert Ryan was 60 in Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 30 1969
Poster of The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch
Robert Ryan was 59 in The Wild Bunch as 'Deke Thornton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1969
Poster of Anzio
Anzio
Robert Ryan was 58 in Anzio as 'Gen. Carson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die
A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die
Robert Ryan was 58 in A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die as 'New Mexico Gov. Lem Carter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1968
Poster of Custer of the West
Custer of the West
Robert Ryan was 57 in Custer of the West as 'Mulligan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1967
Poster of Hour of the Gun
Hour of the Gun
Robert Ryan was 57 in Hour of the Gun as 'Ike Clanton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen
Robert Ryan was 57 in The Dirty Dozen as 'Col. Everett Dasher Breed'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1967
Poster of The Busy Body
The Busy Body
Robert Ryan was 57 in The Busy Body as 'Charley Barker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1967
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Robert Ryan was 56 in The Professionals as 'Ehrengard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1966
Poster of Battle of the Bulge
Battle of the Bulge
Robert Ryan was 56 in Battle of the Bulge as 'General Grey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1965
Poster of The Dirty Game
The Dirty Game
Robert Ryan was 55 in The Dirty Game as 'General Bruce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of The Crooked Road
The Crooked Road
Robert Ryan was 55 in The Crooked Road as 'Richard Ashley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1965
Poster of The Inheritance
The Inheritance
Robert Ryan was 54 in The Inheritance as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer
A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer
Robert Ryan was 54 in A Regular Bouquet: Mississippi Summer as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 1964
Poster of Billy Budd
Billy Budd
Robert Ryan was 53 in Billy Budd as 'John Claggart, Master of Arms'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 1962
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Robert Ryan was 52 in The Longest Day as 'Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of King of Kings
King of Kings
Robert Ryan was 51 in King of Kings as 'John the Baptist'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 1961
Poster of The Canadians
The Canadians
Robert Ryan was 51 in The Canadians as 'Inspector William Gannon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1961
Poster of The Snows of Kilimanjaro
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Robert Ryan was 50 in The Snows of Kilimanjaro as 'Harry Walters'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1960
Poster of Ice Palace
Ice Palace
Robert Ryan was 50 in Ice Palace as 'Thor Storm'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1960
Poster of Odds Against Tomorrow
Odds Against Tomorrow
Robert Ryan was 49 in Odds Against Tomorrow as 'Earle Slater'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Day of the Outlaw
Day of the Outlaw
Robert Ryan was 49 in Day of the Outlaw as 'Blaise Starrett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of Lonelyhearts
Lonelyhearts
Robert Ryan was 49 in Lonelyhearts as 'William Shrike'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1959
Poster of God's Little Acre
God's Little Acre
Robert Ryan was 48 in God's Little Acre as 'Ty Ty Walden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Robert Ryan was 48 in The Great Gatsby as 'Jay Gatsby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1958
Poster of Men in War
Men in War
Robert Ryan was 47 in Men in War as 'Lt. Benson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1957
Poster of Back from Eternity
Back from Eternity
Robert Ryan was 46 in Back from Eternity as 'Bill Lonagan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1956
Poster of The Proud Ones
The Proud Ones
Robert Ryan was 46 in The Proud Ones as 'Marshal Cass Silver'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 15 1956
Poster of The House Without a Name
The House Without a Name
Robert Ryan was 46 in The House Without a Name
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
Lincoln's Doctor's Dog
Robert Ryan was 46 in Lincoln's Doctor's Dog as 'Abraham Lincoln'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of The Tall Men
The Tall Men
Robert Ryan was 45 in The Tall Men as 'Nathan Stark'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1955
Poster of House of Bamboo
House of Bamboo
Robert Ryan was 45 in House of Bamboo as 'Sandy Dawson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955
Poster of Escape to Burma
Escape to Burma
Robert Ryan was 45 in Escape to Burma as 'Jim Brecan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1955
Poster of Bad Day at Black Rock
Bad Day at Black Rock
Robert Ryan was 45 in Bad Day at Black Rock as 'Reno Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1955
Poster of Her Twelve Men
Her Twelve Men
Robert Ryan was 44 in Her Twelve Men as 'Joe Hargrave'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1954
Poster of About Mrs. Leslie
About Mrs. Leslie
Robert Ryan was 44 in About Mrs. Leslie as 'George Leslie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1954
Poster of Alaska Seas
Alaska Seas
Robert Ryan was 44 in Alaska Seas as 'Matt Kelly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1954
Poster of Inferno
Inferno
Robert Ryan was 43 in Inferno as 'Donald Whitley Carson III'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1953
Poster of City Beneath the Sea
City Beneath the Sea
Robert Ryan was 43 in City Beneath the Sea as 'Brad Carlton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 1953
Poster of The Naked Spur
The Naked Spur
Robert Ryan was 43 in The Naked Spur as 'Ben Vandergroat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1953
Poster of Horizons West
Horizons West
Robert Ryan was 42 in Horizons West as 'Dan Hammond'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1952
Poster of Beware, My Lovely
Beware, My Lovely
Robert Ryan was 42 in Beware, My Lovely as 'Howard Wilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1952
Poster of Clash by Night
Clash by Night
Robert Ryan was 42 in Clash by Night as 'Earl Pfeiffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1952
Poster of On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground
Robert Ryan was 42 in On Dangerous Ground as 'Jim Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1951
Poster of The Racket
The Racket
Robert Ryan was 41 in The Racket as 'Nick Scanlon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Flying Leathernecks
Flying Leathernecks
Robert Ryan was 41 in Flying Leathernecks as 'Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1951
Poster of Best of the Badmen
Best of the Badmen
Robert Ryan was 41 in Best of the Badmen as 'Jeff Clanton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1951
Poster of Hard, Fast and Beautiful
Hard, Fast and Beautiful
Robert Ryan was 41 in Hard, Fast and Beautiful as 'Seabright Tennis Match Spectator (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1951
Poster of Born to Be Bad
Born to Be Bad
Robert Ryan was 40 in Born to Be Bad as 'Nick Bradley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 1950
Poster of The Woman on Pier 13
The Woman on Pier 13
Robert Ryan was 40 in The Woman on Pier 13 as 'Bradley Collins / Frank Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1950
Poster of The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury
Robert Ryan was 40 in The Secret Fury as 'David McLean'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of The Set-Up
The Set-Up
Robert Ryan was 39 in The Set-Up as 'Stoker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1949
Poster of Caught
Caught
Robert Ryan was 39 in Caught as 'Smith Ohlrig'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1949
Poster of Act of Violence
Act of Violence
Robert Ryan was 39 in Act of Violence as 'Joe Parkson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 1949
Poster of The Boy with Green Hair
The Boy with Green Hair
Robert Ryan was 39 in The Boy with Green Hair as 'Dr. Evans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1948
Poster of Return of the Bad Men
Return of the Bad Men
Robert Ryan was 38 in Return of the Bad Men as 'Sundance Kid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1948
Poster of Berlin Express
Berlin Express
Robert Ryan was 38 in Berlin Express as 'Robert Lindley'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1948
Poster of Crossfire
Crossfire
Robert Ryan was 37 in Crossfire as 'Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1947
Poster of The Woman on the Beach
The Woman on the Beach
Robert Ryan was 37 in The Woman on the Beach as 'Scott Burnett'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1947
Poster of Trail Street
Trail Street
Robert Ryan was 37 in Trail Street as 'Allen Harper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1947
Poster of The Notorious Lone Wolf
The Notorious Lone Wolf
Robert Ryan was 36 in The Notorious Lone Wolf as 'Plainclothesman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1946
Poster of Marine Raiders
Marine Raiders
Robert Ryan was 34 in Marine Raiders as 'Capt. Dan Craig'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 11 1944
Poster of Tender Comrade
Tender Comrade
Robert Ryan was 34 in Tender Comrade as 'Chris Jones'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 30 1944
Poster of Gangway for Tomorrow
Gangway for Tomorrow
Robert Ryan was 33 in Gangway for Tomorrow as 'Joe Dunham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1943
Poster of The Iron Major
The Iron Major
Robert Ryan was 33 in The Iron Major as 'Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1943
Poster of Behind the Rising Sun
Behind the Rising Sun
Robert Ryan was 33 in Behind the Rising Sun as 'Lefty O'Doyle'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1943
Poster of The Sky's the Limit
The Sky's the Limit
Robert Ryan was 33 in The Sky's the Limit as 'Reginald Fenton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1943
Poster of Bombardier
Bombardier
Robert Ryan was 33 in Bombardier as 'Joe Connors'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1943
Poster of The Texas Rangers Ride Again
The Texas Rangers Ride Again
Robert Ryan was 31 in The Texas Rangers Ride Again as 'Eddie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1940
Poster of North West Mounted Police
North West Mounted Police
Robert Ryan was 30 in North West Mounted Police as 'Constable Dumont'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1940
Poster of Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves
Robert Ryan was 30 in Golden Gloves as 'Pete Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1940
Poster of Queen of the Mob
Queen of the Mob
Robert Ryan was 30 in Queen of the Mob as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of The Ghost Breakers
The Ghost Breakers
Robert Ryan was 30 in The Ghost Breakers as 'Intern (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1940

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 World War One
World War One
Robert Ryan was 54+ in World War One as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of World War I: The Complete Story
World War I: The Complete Story
Robert Ryan was 54+ in World War I: The Complete Story as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 20 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Robert Ryan was 53+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Thomas Bollington'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Robert Ryan was 53+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Robert Ryan was 52+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
Robert Ryan was 49+ in The David Susskind Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959
Poster of Goodyear Theatre
Goodyear Theatre
Robert Ryan was 47+ in Goodyear Theatre as 'Frank Berry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
Robert Ryan was 47+ in Alcoa Theatre as 'Trilbridge, Mike Ripetti'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Robert Ryan was 46+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Matt Jessop, Cob Oakley, Sheriff Amos Parney, Captain William Kraig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Robert Ryan was 46+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Robert Ryan was 43+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Robert Ryan was 40+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950