John P. Ryan (1936–2007) |
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Character actor John P. Ryan was born on July 30, 1936 in New York City. The son of Irish immigrant parents, Ryan graduated from Rice High School and studied English at the City College of New York, where he first developed an interest in acting. He served six years in the US Army and worked as a welfare investigator prior to pursuing an acting ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 70) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (77 credits)
Actor (77 credits)
1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
(TV Series)
Sheriff Bob Cavendish
Sheriff Bob Cavendish
- Showdown
(1993)
... Sheriff Bob Cavendish
1987
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Hendrick Hudson / Narrator
Hendrick Hudson / Narrator
- Rip Van Winkle
(1987)
... Hendrick Hudson / Narrator
1983
American Playhouse
(TV Series)
Peter Doyle
Peter Doyle
- Miss Lonelyhearts
(1983)
... Peter Doyle (as John Ryan)
1980
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
(TV Series)
Kurt Belzack
Kurt Belzack
- Twiki Is Missing
(1980)
... Kurt Belzack
1977-1979
Starsky and Hutch
(TV Series)
Detective Luke Huntley / Frank Malone
Detective Luke Huntley / Frank Malone
- Birds of a Feather
(1979)
... Detective Luke Huntley (as John Ryan)
- I Love You, Rosey Malone
(1977)
... Frank Malone
1975
Archer
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Barney Brighton
Lieutenant Barney Brighton
- Blood Money
(1975)
... Lieutenant Barney Brighton
- The Vanished Man
(1975)
... Lieutenant Barney Brighton
- Shades of Blue
(1975)
... Lieutenant Barney Brighton
- The Arsonist
(1975)
... Lieutenant Barney Brighton
- The Turkish Connection
(1975)
... Lieutenant Barney Brighton
1968-1969
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
William Quine / Ernie Flood
William Quine / Ernie Flood
- The Swindler
(1969)
... William Quine
- Breakthrough
(1968)
... Ernie Flood
1967-1968
N.Y.P.D.
(TV Series)
Keeley / Head Tough
Keeley / Head Tough
- Walk the Long Pier
(1968)
... Keeley
- Money Man
(1967)
... Head Tough (as John P. Ryan)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Self (1 credit)
Self (1 credit)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Acted in a 1972 Broadway production of the play "The Love Suicide at Schofield Barracks". See more »Alternate Names:
John T. Ryan | John RyanHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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