Sheila Ryan
Biography
Sheila Ryan was an American actress born on June 8, 1921, in Topeka, Kansas. She appeared in more than 60 movies throughout her acting career. Ryan's birth name was Katherine Elizabeth McLaughlin. She was also known as Katherine Elizab. Ryan's acting credits include films such as Dressed to Kill, which featured her in a main role in 1941. Sheila Ryan retired from acting in 1958 and passed away on November 4, 1975, at the age of 54, due to complications from pneumonia.
Career overview
Sheila Ryan was an American actress who appeared in over 60 movies. Her acting career spanned several decades, with her first major role coming in the 1941 film Dressed to Kill.
Ryan's filmography includes numerous titles, although specific details about her roles and the films she appeared in are not provided. She was active in the film industry for many years, with her acting credits totaling over 50 titles.
Sheila Ryan retired from acting in 1958, and passed away on November 4, 1975, at the age of 54, due to complications from pneumonia.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- I'm the Law (1953)
- Pack Train (1953) as Lola Riker
- On Top of Old Smoky (1953) as Lila
- Gold Raiders (1951) as Laura Mason
- Mask of the Dragon (1951) as Ginny O'Donnell
- Fingerprints Don't Lie (1951) as Carolyn Palmer
- Jungle Manhunt (1951) as Anne Lawrence
- The Gene Autry Show (1950)
- Mule Train (1950) as Sheriff Carol
- Western Pacific Agent (1950) as Martha Stuart
- Square Dance Katy (1950) as Vicky Doran
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Ellen Carter
- Hideout (1949) as Edie Hanson
- Ringside (1949) as Janet 'J.L.' Brannigan
- The Cowboy and the Indians (1949) as Doctor Nan
- Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch (1949) as Myra Madison
- The Cobra Strikes (1948) as Dale Cameron
- Caged Fury (1948) as Kit Warren
- Railroaded! (1947) as Rosie Ryan
- The Big Fix (1947) as Lillian
- The Lone Wolf in Mexico (1947) as Sharon Montgomery
- Heartaches (1947) as Toni Wentworth
- Philo Vance's Secret Mission (1947) as Mona Bannister
- Deadline for Murder (1946) as Vivian Mason
- Slightly Scandalous (1946) as Christine Wright
- Getting Gertie's Garter (1945) as Patty Ford
- The Caribbean Mystery (1945) as Mrs. Jean Gilbert
- Something for the Boys (1944) as Melanie Walker
- Ladies of Washington (1944) as Jerry Dailey
- The Gang's All Here (1943) as Vivian Potter
- Song of Texas (1943) as Sue Bennett
- Careful, Soft Shoulders (1942) as Agatha Mather
- A-Haunting We Will Go (1942) as Margo
- Pardon My Stripes (1942) as Ruth Stevens
- Who Is Hope Schuyler? (1942) as Lee Dale
- Lone Star Ranger (1942) as Barbara Longstreth
- Dressed to Kill (1941) as Connie Earle
- Great Guns (1941) as Ginger Hammond
- Sun Valley Serenade (1941) as Phone Operator (uncredited)
- Dead Men Tell (1941) as Kate Ransome
- Golden Hoofs (1941) as Gwen
- We Go Fast (1941) as Diana Hempstead
- The Way of All Flesh (1940) as Mitzi Kriza
- Queen of the Mob (1940) as Party Girl
- The Mad Doctor (1940) as Hostess at Charity Bazaar (Uncredited)
- The Farmer's Daughter (1940) as Dorina (as Betty McLaughlin)
- A Night at Earl Carroll's (1940) as Miss Borgia
- The Gay Caballero (1940) as Susan Wetherby
- What a Life (1939) as Jessie
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sheila Ryan best known for?
Sheila Ryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'm the Law (1953), Gold Raiders (1951), Jungle Manhunt (1951), Herbie Fully Loaded (2005).
When and where was Sheila Ryan born?
Sheila Ryan was born on June 8, 1921 in Topeka, Kansas, USA. They passed away on November 4, 1975.
How many credits does Sheila Ryan have?
Sheila Ryan has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1953.
What is Sheila Ryan's background in cinema and television?
Sheila Ryan was an American actress born on June 8, 1921, in Topeka, Kansas. She appeared in more than 60 movies throughout her acting career. Ryan's birth name was Katherine Elizabeth McLaughlin. She was also known as Katherine Elizab. Ryan's acting credits include films such as Dressed to Kill, which featured her in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Ellen Carter — aged about 28
- Gold Raiders (1951) as Laura Mason — aged about 30
- I'm the Law (1953) — aged about 32
- Jungle Manhunt (1951) as Anne Lawrence — aged about 30
- The Gene Autry Show (1950) — aged about 29
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