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Sheila Ryan(1952-2012)

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Sheila Ryan was born on 17 September 1952 in Franklin Park, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Road House (1989), Hunter (1984) and Lone Star Blues (1994). She was previously married to James Caan. She died on 18 September 2012 in Canoga Park, California, USA.
BornSeptember 17, 1952
DiedSeptember 18, 2012(60)
BornSeptember 17, 1952
DiedSeptember 18, 2012(60)
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James Caan and Sheila Ryan
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Patrick Swayze and Kelly Lynch in Road House (1989)
Road House
6.7
  • Judy(as Sheila Caan)
  • 1989
Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
Hunter
6.9
TV Series
  • Ginny(as Sheila Caan)
Sheila Ryan, David Dunard, Wiley M. Pickett, and Jacqueline Wright in Lone Star Blues (1994)
Lone Star Blues
  • Sarah
  • 1994
Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell (1992)
Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell
3.1
  • Sandy
  • Susan(as Sheila Caan)
  • 1992

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  • A Boy Called Hate (1995)
    A Boy Called Hate
    • Woman Golfer (as Sheila Caan)
    • 1995
  • Sheila Ryan, David Dunard, Wiley M. Pickett, and Jacqueline Wright in Lone Star Blues (1994)
    Lone Star Blues
    • Sarah
    • 1994
  • Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell (1992)
    Fertilize the Blaspheming Bombshell
    • Sandy
    • Susan (as Sheila Caan)
    • 1992
  • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    • Ginny (as Sheila Caan)
    • TV Series
    • 1991
  • Patrick Swayze and Kelly Lynch in Road House (1989)
    Road House
    • Judy (as Sheila Caan)
    • 1989
  • Adrienne Barbeau in Open House (1987)
    Open House
    • Ellen
    • 1987
  • The Man Who Loved Women (1983)
    The Man Who Loved Women
    • 1983
  • T.J. Hooker (1982)
    T.J. Hooker
    • Nurse
    • TV Series
    • 1983
  • Aspen (1977)
    Aspen
    • (uncredited)
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1977

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  • Alternative name
    • Sheila Caan
  • Born
    • September 17, 1952
    • Franklin Park, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • September 18, 2012
    • Canoga Park, California, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • James CaanJanuary 12, 1976 - December 7, 1977 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Scott Caan
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Pictorials

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    Mother of Scott Caan

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