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John Patrick Ryan was an American actor. A prolific character actor known for playing "slimy villains, tough cops, and military officers," he worked with notable directors like Bob Rafelson, Francis Ford Coppola, Andrei Konchalovsky, Arthur Penn, Philip Kaufman, and The Wachowskis, and often appeared in films starring his friend Jack Nicholson.

Early life and education
Ryan was born in New York City, the son of Irish immigrant parents, and graduated from Rice High School in Harlem. He studied English at the City College of New York and acting at the Actors Studio. == Career ==
Career
Among his stage roles, Ryan played King Henry in The Lion in Winter and Mr. DePinna in ''You Can't Take It with You at the 1966 Williamstown Theatre Festival. He starred in the Broadway productions Daphne in Cottage D (1967) and Medea'' (1973). Ryan got into film acting at the encouragement of his friend Jack Nicholson. ==Personal life==
Personal life
Ryan was married to actress Maya Kenin, becoming the stepfather of Alexa Kenin (1962–1985). He had two daughters. Ryan was a life member of the Actors Studio, and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Death Ryan died from a stroke in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 70. His remains were buried at Genola Rural Cemetery in East Northport, New York. == Stage appearances ==
Filmography
Film Television == References ==
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