Lisa Dean Ryan
Biography
Lisa Dean Ryan is an American actress born on April 30, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona. She played Wanda Plenn, the girlfriend of the eponymous character in the series Doogie Howser, M.D., from 1989 to 1992. In 1993, she co-starred as Jessica Cohen in the series Class of '96, which ran for one season. The following year, she co-starred as Maria Cavalos in the MTV series Dead at 21, which ended after thirteen episodes. Her television guest star credits include 21 Jump Street, Beverly Hills, 90210, Boy Meets World, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Diagnosis: Murder, NYPD Blue, and Cold Case. In 2004, she co-starred in the Disney Channel film Tiger Cruise opposite Hayden Panettiere and Bill Pullman.
Career overview
Lisa Dean Ryan is an American actress born on April 30, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona. She played Wanda Plenn, the girlfriend of the eponymous character in the series Doogie Howser, M.D., appearing in the series from 1989 to 1992. Following this role, she co-starred as Jessica Cohen in the series Class of '96, which ran for one season in 1993. The following year, she co-starred as Maria Cavalos in the MTV series Dead at 21, which ended after thirteen episodes.
In addition to her recurring television roles, Lisa Dean Ryan has guest starred in several television series, including 21 Jump Street, Beverly Hills, 90210, Boy Meets World, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Diagnosis: Murder, NYPD Blue, and Cold Case.
In 2004, Ryan co-starred in the Disney Channel film Tiger Cruise opposite Hayden Panettiere and Bill Pullman. Her last acting credit was a Hallmark Channel film in 2005.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder (2005) as Kate
- Tiger Cruise (2004) as Diane Coleman
- Cold Case (2003) as Barbara Carise
- A Letter from My Father (2001) as Sarah
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Lynn Henry
- The Stepdaughter (2000) as Linda Conner
- Cut (2000) as Mary Williamson
- Guys Like Us (1998) as Lisa
- Silencing Mary (1998) as Holly Sherman
- Playing to Win: A Moment of Truth Movie (1998) as Dana Erikson
- Forgotten Sins (1996) as Rebecca Bradshaw
- Twisted Love (1995) as Janna Riley
- Hostile Intentions (1995) as Caroline
- Dead at 21 (1994)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Lenore Stratton
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Sheila Clayton
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Mary Beth
- Class of '96 (1993) as Jessica Cohen
- At Home with the Webbers (1993) as Annabelle Nelson
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Bonnie
- Testing Dirty (1990) as Carla Daniels
- Casey's Gift: For Love of a Child (1990) as Sheryl Bolen
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Wanda Plenn
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Brooke
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lisa Dean Ryan best known for?
Lisa Dean Ryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wet Hot American Summer (2001), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), The Stepdaughter (2000), Field of Dreams (1989).
When and where was Lisa Dean Ryan born?
Lisa Dean Ryan was born on April 30, 1972 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
How many credits does Lisa Dean Ryan have?
Lisa Dean Ryan has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2005.
What is Lisa Dean Ryan's background in cinema and television?
Lisa Dean Ryan is an American actress born on April 30, 1972, in Phoenix, Arizona. She played Wanda Plenn, the girlfriend of the eponymous character in the series Doogie Howser, M.D., from 1989 to 1992. In 1993, she co-starred as Jessica Cohen in the series Class of '96, which ran for one season. The following year, sh...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Mary Beth — aged about 21
- Cold Case (2003) as Barbara Carise — aged about 31
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Lynn Henry — aged about 28
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Bonnie — aged about 18
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Brooke — aged about 15
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Lenore Stratton — aged about 21
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