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Blanchard Ryan, born on January 12, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, is a television actor and film actor. Blanchard Ryan is 59 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Andover High School and University of New Hampshire. Listed accolades include Saturn Awards.
My Take
Blanchard Ryan will always be, to me, the woman adrift in Open Water. That film had no monster, no spectacle, just two people and an indifferent sea, and holding the screen under those conditions is one of the hardest things an actor can do. Her Saturn Award felt entirely earned. What I admire most is that she never seemed to chase the spotlight afterward; the New England roots, the steady education, the measured filmography all suggest someone who values craft over fame. I find that quiet, unhurried integrity far more interesting than another marquee name burning bright and fast.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Blanchard Ryan
- Name (Japanese)
- ブランチャード・ライアン
- Reading
- ぶらんちゃーど・らいあん
- Born
- January 12, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Andover High School
- University
- University of New Hampshire
Awards & achievements
- Saturn Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanchard%20Ryan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q256607
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Blanchard Ryan born?
Born January 12, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Blanchard Ryan from?
Blanchard Ryan is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Blanchard Ryan do?
Blanchard Ryan works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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