John P. Ryan

For the American businessman and politician, see John P. Ryan (New York politician).
"John Patrick Ryan" redirects here. For the fictional character created by Tom Clancy, see Jack Ryan (character).

John P. Ryan
Ryan in Futureworld, 1976
Born
John Patrick Ryan

(1936-07-30)July 30, 1936
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2007(2007-03-20) (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationRice High School
Alma materCity College of New York
Actors Studio
OccupationActor
Years active1966–1996
Children3, including Alexa Kenin

John Patrick Ryan (July 30, 1936 – March 20, 2007[1]) was an American actor. A prolific character actor known for playing "slimy villains, tough cops, and military officers,"[1] he worked with notable directors like Bob Rafelson, Francis Ford Coppola, Andrei Konchalovsky, Arthur Penn, Philip Kaufman, and The Wachowskis, and often appeared in films starring his real-life friend Jack Nicholson.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b c "John Patrick Ryan (1936-2007) - Find a Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "John P. Ryan, 70, actor". Variety. March 27, 2007. ISSN 0042-2738.