Robert Ryan
Robert Ryan | |
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Ryan in The Naked Spur (1953) | |
| Born | Robert Bushnell Ryan November 11, 1909 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1973 (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Loyola Academy |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College (B.A., 1932) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1940–1973 |
| Spouse |
Jessica Cadwalader
(m. 1939; died 1972) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | See below |
Robert Bushnell Ryan (November 11, 1909 – July 11, 1973) was an American actor and activist. He became known for his roles in film noirs and Westerns, gaining fame for his portrayals of both hardened anti-heroes and ruthless villains.[1] He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Crossfire (1947), and a BAFTA Award for his performance in 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.
Though he never achieved the A-list stardom of some of his Hollywood peers, Ryan nonetheless remained a popular performer, well-regarded by both critics and his peers. Critic Manohla Dargis wrote, "[Ryan] was the type of next-level star and B-movie stalwart that helped make old Hollywood great" and "born to play beautifully tortured, angry souls."[1]