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Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Actor · born 11 November 1909 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.  He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1932, having held the school's heavyweight boxing title all four years of his attendance. After graduation, the 6'4" Ryan found employment as a stoker on a ship, a WPA worker, and a ranch hand in Montana.

Where to start: The Wild Bunch (1969).

As actor 88

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Robert Ryan movie?

By viewer score, The Wild Bunch (1969) at 7.6/10.

What are Robert Ryan’s most popular movies?

The Wild Bunch, The Dirty Dozen, The Longest Day.

How many movies has Robert Ryan made?

88 films on TMDB, 88 as actor.

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