Actor
Robert Ryan
A legendary actor known for his chilling portrayals of anti-heroes and villains, Robert Ryan's turbulent career and fierce activism redefine the power of performance on stage and screen.
- Also:
- Soundtrack
Known for
Ranked by community engagement + sustained interest across this person's catalogued credits.
Biography
Robert Bushnell Ryan was an American actor and activist renowned for his roles in film noir and Westerns, often portraying hardened anti-heroes and ruthless villains. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Crossfire* (1947) and a BAFTA Award nomination for his role in *Billy Budd* (1962). In addition to his film career, Ryan was a distinguished stage actor, earning a Drama Desk Award for his performance in a 1971 revival of *Long Day's Journey into Night*.
Filmography · 79 of 79
Director
3 creditsWriter
2 creditsActor
72 credits
Ish(2025)
Car buyer
FilmTattoo Age(2017)
Self - Tattooer
TV
The Harmony Game(2011)
Self
Film
Executive Action(1973)
Foster
Film
The Iceman Cometh(1973)
Larry Slade
Film
The Outfit(1973)
Mailer
Film
Lolly-Madonna XXX(1973)
Pap Gutshall
Film
...And Hope to Die(1972)
Charley Ellis
Film
Lawman(1971)
Sabbath Cotton Ryan
Film
The Love Machine(1971)
Gregory Austin
Film
Captain Nemo and the Underwater City(1969)
Captain Nemo
Film
The Wild Bunch(1969)
Thornton
Film
Anzio(1968)
General Carson
Film
The Busy Body(1967)
Charley Barker
Film
Hour of the Gun(1967)
Ike Clanton
Film
A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die(1967)
New Mexico Gov. Lem Carter
Film
The Dirty Dozen(1967)
Col. Everett Dasher Breed
Film
The Professionals(1966)
Ehrengard
Film
The Crooked Road(1965)
Richard Ashley
Film
Battle of the Bulge(1965)
Gen. Grey
Film
The Inheritance(1964)
Narrator
Film
Billy Budd(1962)
John Claggart - Master of Arms
Film
The Longest Day(1962)
Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Film
The Canadians(1961)
Inspector William Gannon
Film
Ice Palace(1960)
Thor Storm
Film
Day of the Outlaw(1959)
Blaise Starrett
Film
Odds Against Tomorrow(1959)
Slater
Film
God's Little Acre(1958)
Ty Ty Walden
Film
Lonelyhearts(1958)
William Shrike
Film
Men in War(1957)
Lt. Benson
Film
Cinematographer
2 creditsMemorable quotes
Browse all →No quotes logged for Robert Ryan yet — add the first memorable line below.
Got a quote we’re missing?
Submit a line from any film, show, or game.
Edit history
Loading edit history…
Comments (0)
on Robert RyanNo comments yet. Be the first to share what you think.









