Eileen Ryan

PersonOct 15, 1927 - Oct 9, 2022 (died age 94)New York City, New York, USA

American actress (1927–2022)

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Eileen Ryan

Eileen Ryan (1927-2022) was an American actress known for her work in both theater and television. She was born on October 16, 1927, in the Bronx. Ryan studied at New York University and made her Broadway debut in 1953. She appeared in plays such as Sing Till Tomorrow and Comes a Day. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ryan had recurring roles in popular TV shows such as The Twilight Zone and Bonanza. She was married to actor and director Leo Penn and had three children, including actors Sean Penn and Chris Penn, and singer Michael Penn. Ryan's career progressively slowed down as she focused on raising her family. She passed away on October 9, 2022.

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Eileen Ryan ranks #14,362 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.3. Eileen Ryan peaked at #5,092 of all time (Oct 10 - Nov 8, 2022). Eileen Ryan ranks #7,625 over the past 365 days.

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Grey's Anatomy

Marjorie Reed · 1 ep · 2005 – Present

Barbara Dean · 1 ep · 1994 – 2009

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Rose Bennett · 1 ep · 2000 – 2015

Private Practice

Private Practice

Marion · 1 ep · 2007 – 2013

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Magnolia

I Am Sam

Estelle Dawson · 2001

Parenthood

Marilyn Buckman · 1989

Grandma · 1986

Anywhere but Here

Anywhere but Here

Lillian · 1999

All the King's Men

All the King's Men

Lily Littlepaugh · 2006

The Pledge

Eight Legged Freaks

Eight Legged Freaks

Rules Don't Apply

Rules Don't Apply

Frank's Grandmother · 2016

The Indian Runner

The Indian Runner

Mrs. Baker · 1991

Benny & Joon

Mrs. Smail · 1993

Collaborator

Mother and Child

Mother and Child

Judgment in Berlin

Judgment in Berlin

Gerta X · 1988

The Crossing Guard

The Crossing Guard

Woman in shop · 1995

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

Marie's Mother · 2004

Winter People

Annie Wright · 1989

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Eileen Ryan

Eileen Ryan (1927-2022) was an American actress known for her work in both theater and television. She was born on October 16, 1927, in the Bronx. Ryan studied at New York University and made her Broadway debut in 1953. She appeared in plays such as Sing Till Tomorrow and Comes a Day. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ryan had recurring roles in popular TV shows such as The Twilight Zone and Bonanza. She was married to actor and director Leo Penn and had three children, including actors Sean Penn and Chris Penn, and singer Michael Penn. Ryan's career progressively slowed down as she focused on raising her family. She passed away on October 9, 2022.

Buzz Score0.3