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Tim Ryan

Actor / Screenwriter | * 07/05/1899 († 57, 10/22/1956) | Bayonne, New Jersey (United States of America (USA))
Timothy Thomas Ryan (July 5, 1899 – October 22, 1956) was an American performer and film actor. Ryan was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, on July 5, 1899, to Edward and Hannah (McGeehan) Ryan. He teamed with wife Irene Ryan, who later played Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies, as "Tim and Irene," an act who performed on Broadway, in films and on radio. They appeared in short films for Educational Pictures in the mid-1930s based on their vaudeville act. The Ryans were married from 1922 to 1942. Even after their divorce in 1942, the couple occasionally worked together. In the 1940s, Ryan acted in films and wrote screenplays at Monogram Pictures. He appeared in film roles as policemen, newspaper editors and detectives. Ryan died in Los Angeles on October 22, 1956, at the age of 57. ()
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Tim Ryan was an American performer who is probably best known today as a film actor. Ryan and his wife, Irene who later played Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies, were a show business team that performed on Broadway, film and radio. They made some short films for Educational Pictures in the mid-1930s based on their vaudeville act.They were married from 1922 to 1942. Even after their divorce in 1942, the couple occasionally worked together. In the 1940s, Ryan found opportunities at Monogram Pictures where he acted in films as well as wrote screenplays. In films of the 1940s and the early 1950s, Ryan appeared on screen playing numerous roles as cops, newspaper editors and detectives.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Crime

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Movies with Tim Ryan as Actor(92)

as Studio Policeman1957 The Buster Keaton Story
as Ray Vance1956 Fighting Trouble
as Sgt. Pete Karelsen1953 From Here to Eternity
as Andy1953 Private Eyes
as Stage Driver1953 The Marksman
as Sheriff Benson1952 Here Come the Marines
as Sam1952 Fargo
as Ben Renson1951 All That I Have
as Flynn1951 Crazy Over Horses
as Dinty Moore1950 Jiggs and Maggie Out West
as Jack (Police Clerk) (uncredited)1950 The Asphalt Jungle
as Harry1949 Forgotten Women
as Police Sgt. Clancy1949 Miss Mink of 1949
as Al (Kansas City Manager) (uncredited)1949 Champion
as Lt. Mike Ruark1949 Sky Dragon
as Uncle1949 Shamrock Hill
as Amos, Bartender1948 Half Past Midnight
as Policeman1948 The Luck of the Irish
as Dinty Moore1948 Jiggs and Maggie in Court
as Lt. Mike Ruark1948 Shanghai Chest
as Vincent O'Brien / Lt. Mike Ruark1948 The Golden Eye
as Mike1947 Blondie's Holiday
as Jack Shelton (uncredited)1947 Body and Soul
as John 'Bullfrog' Burke1947 News Hounds
as Mammoth Studio's Night guard (uncredited)1947 Merton of the Movies
as Dinty Moore1947 Jiggs and Maggie in Society
as Dinty Moore1946 Bringing Up Father
as Foggy1946 Dark Alibi
as Bartender1946 Wife Wanted
as Mr. Dibson (uncredited)1946 Two Sisters from Boston
as Tom Trove1945 Rockin' in the Rockies
as Hustun Greer1945 Swingin' on a Rainbow
as Diner Owner1945 Detour
as O'Hara1945 Fashion Model
as Inspector Clancy1945 Adventures of Kitty O'Day
as Sparks1944 Swingtime Johnny
as Babcock1944 Hi, Beautiful
as Inspector Clancy1944 Detective Kitty O'Day
as Stage-Door Man (uncredited)1944 And the Angels Sing
as Mr. O'Hara (as Tim)1944 Hot Rhythm
as Grogan1944 Crazy Knights
as Everett G. Northrup1944 Shadow of Suspicion
as Dave Clark1944 Kansas City Kitty
as Mr. Kennedy (uncredited)1943 Reveille with Beverly
as Mr. Mammal (uncredited)1943 True to Life
as Police Lt. Burke1943 The Mystery of the 13th Guest
as Judge Dudley Gordon1943 Swing Out the Blues
as Happy Harrington1943 Melody Parade
as Jones1943 Riding High
as Tim Raynor1943 Sarong Girl
as Mike Glendon1943 Redhead from Manhattan
as Officer (uncredited)1942 Nazi Agent
as Professor Blake1942 Strictly in the Groove
as Police Inspector Ryan1942 Stand By All Networks
as Auctioneer1942 The Man in the Trunk
as Barney - Cop1942 Blue, White, and Perfect
as Weems - Guard (uncredited)1942 This Gun for Hire
as Lt. Tim Ryan1942 Stand by for Action
as Traffic Cop1942 Don't Get Personal
as Detective Tucker1942 Get Hep to Love
as Farrell (uncredited)1942 The Courtship of Andy Hardy
as Mr. Higby, Football Coach1942 Blondie Goes to College
as Professor Diz1942 This Time for Keeps
as Police Sergeant1941 Melody Lane
as Flash Regan1941 Harmon of Michigan
as Mr. Wilson1941 A Man Betrayed
as Bartender1941 Dead Men Tell
as Singing Drunk1941 Three Girls About Town
as Momser1941 Lucky Devils
as Jackson1941 Ice-Capades
as Detective (uncredited)1941 I Wake Up Screaming
as Police Sergeant1941 Two Latins from Manhattan
as Motor Policeman1941 Ball of Fire
as Second Carnival Barker (Uncredited)1941 Maisie Was a Lady
as First Mate1941 Devil Pays Off
as Police Inspector1941 Where Did You Get That Girl?
as Mac1941 Bedtime Story
as Turkey Malone1940 Brother Orchid
as Judge Saunders1940 I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now
as Skee Golf Concessionaire1940 Hullabaloo
as Third Mate on Ship1940 Third Finger, Left Hand
as Bartender Harry1940 Private Affairs
as Tim / Mark Antony1937 Will You Stop?
as himself1937 The Big Courtship
as himself1937 His Pest Girl
as himself1935 One Big Happy Family

TV Shows/Series with Tim Ryan as Actor(2)

as Colby Marshall2001 Crossing Jordan
as Natch Austen1988 China Beach

Movies with Tim Ryan as Crew(34)

Writing/Screenplay1953 Jalopy
Writing/Screenplay1952 Hold That Line
Writing/Writer1952 Here Come the Marines
Writing/Screenplay1952 Feudin' Fools
Writing/Writer1952 No Holds Barred
Writing/Screenplay1951 Crazy Over Horses
Writing/Screenplay1948 Angels' Alley
Writing/Screenplay1948 Jinx Money
Writing/Screenplay1948 Smuggler's Cove
Writing/Screenplay1948 Trouble Makers
Writing/Screenplay1947 News Hounds
Writing/Screenplay1947 Bowery Buckaroos
Writing/Screenplay1946 Live Wires
Writing/Screenplay1946 In Fast Company
Writing/Dialogue1946 Bowery Bombshell
Writing/Screenplay1946 Spook Busters
Writing/Screenplay1945 Fashion Model
Crew/Additional Dialogue1945 G.I. Honeymoon
Writing/Screenplay1945 Adventures of Kitty O'Day
Crew/Additional Dialogue1945 There Goes Kelly
Writing/Screenplay1944 Detective Kitty O'Day
Writing/Screenplay1944 Leave It to the Irish
Writing/Screenplay1944 Hot Rhythm
Writing/Story1944 Crazy Knights
Writing/Screenplay1943 The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Writing/Screenplay1943 The Sultan's Daughter
Writing/Screenplay1943 Melody Parade
Writing/Story1937 Will You Stop?
Writing/Story1937 The Big Courtship
Writing/Story1937 His Pest Girl
Writing/Dialogue1936 The Wacky Family
Writing/Dialogue1936 Just Plain Folks
Writing/Writer1935 One Big Happy Family

Full Name: Tim Ryan
Born: Wednesday, 07/05 1899 (July) in Bayonne, New Jersey (United States of America (USA))
Died: Monday, 10/22 1956 (October) in Hollywood (aged: 57)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Pig)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Spouses (current/former): Irene Ryan
Tim Ryan frequently works together with these people:
William Beaudine (27x, Crew)
Huntz Hall (18x, Actor)
Leo Gorcey (18x, Actor)
David Gorcey (17x, Actor)
Bernard Gorcey (15x, Actor)
Dave Milton (14x, Crew)
William Benedict (13x, Actor)
William Austin (12x, Crew)
Cyril Ring (12x, Actor)
Marcel Le Picard (11x, Crew)
Irene Ryan (11x, Actress)
Tim Kring (6x, Crew)

Other people with this name: Tim Ryan

WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1413581, Added: 09/05/2019, Last updated: 03/22/2024