Image: Wikimedia CommonsRobert Ryan
American actor (1909-1973)
- Born November 11, 1909
- 13 movies
Robert Ryan was an American actor who became known for his roles in films noir and Westerns, portraying both hardened anti-heroes and ruthless villains. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Crossfire (1947) and for a BAFTA Award for Billy Budd (1962). He was also an accomplished stage actor, winning a Drama Desk Award for a 1971 revival of Long Day's Journey into Night.
Robert Ryan appears in 13 films in The Rerun, from 1947 to 1969. Most of that work is in drama, action and crime. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Ernest Borgnine (3), Lee Marvin (3), Charles Bronson (2), Telly Savalas (2), Walter Sande (2).
Known for
- Crossfire (1947). Earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- On Dangerous Ground (1951). A 1951 film noir from his run of noir roles.
- Bad Day at Black Rock (1955). A 1955 film from his years in Westerns and thrillers.
- The Naked Spur (1953). A 1953 Western from his years in the genre.
- The Dirty Dozen (1967).
- The Wild Bunch (1969). A 1969 Western from the later part of his career.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Robert Ryan been in?
- Robert Ryan appears in The Wild Bunch (1969), The Dirty Dozen (1967), The Professionals (1966), Battle of the Bulge (1965), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), The Naked Spur (1953), Clash by Night (1952), Flying Leathernecks (1951), On Dangerous Ground (1951), The Set-Up (1949), Act of Violence (1949) and The Woman on the Beach (1947) on The Remote.
- When was Robert Ryan born?
- Robert Ryan was born on 11 November 1909.
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