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John P. Ryan was listed as a television actor. John P. Ryan was born in New York City, New York, United States on July 30, 1936. Death is recorded on March 20, 2007, at the age of 70.
My Take
John P. Ryan is exactly the kind of actor I love to spot in old films. A New York character man who specialized in slimy villains, hard-nosed cops, and military officers, he worked with directors as varied as Rafelson, Coppola, and the Wachowskis, and turned up repeatedly alongside his friend Jack Nicholson. He never carried the marquee, but his presence tightened every scene he entered. To me, that's the real measure of a craftsman: not stardom, but the ability to make a film feel grounded. He passed in 2007, and performers like him deserve more remembering.
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- Name (English)
- John P. Ryan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・P・ライアン
- Reading
- じょん・P・らいあん
- Born
- July 30, 1936 – March 20, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 John P. Ryan born?
Born July 30, 1936.
When did John P. Ryan die?
Died March 20, 2007, aged 70.
Where was John P. Ryan from?
John P. Ryan was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did John P. Ryan do?
John P. Ryan worked as actor, television actor.
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