Tim Ryan
Acting Born Jul 4, 1899 Died Oct 22, 1956 Bayonne, New Jersey, USA 142 credits
Biography
Tim Ryan works in acting. Born July 4, 1899 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. Died October 22, 1956. Archytele tracks 142 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
The Buster Keaton Story
Further Adventures of Spin and MartyFighting TroubleThe Cruel Tower
The Life Of RileyFrom Here to EternityJalopy · ScreenplayThe MarksmanPrivate Eyes
The Abbott and Costello ShowBela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla · WriterFargoHere Come the MarinesHere Come the Marines · Writer
Crazy Over HorsesCrazy Over Horses · ScreenplayAll That I Have
The Asphalt JungleForce of EvilJiggs and Maggie Out WestJoe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
ChampionRed, Hot and BlueAlias Nick BealWha' Happen?Miss Mink of 1949
The Luck of the IrishThe Shanghai ChestThe Golden EyeJinx Money · ScreenplayHalf Past Midnight
Body and SoulBlondie's HolidayNews HoundsNews Hounds · ScreenplayMerton of the Movies
Live Wires · ScreenplayWife WantedTwo Sisters from BostonIn Fast Company · ScreenplayDark Alibi
DetourThere Goes Kelly · Additional DialogueAdventures of Kitty O'DayAdventures of Kitty O'Day · ScreenplayRockin' in the Rockies
And the Angels SingLeave It to the Irish · ScreenplayDetective Kitty O'DayDetective Kitty O'Day · ScreenplayHot Rhythm
Sarong GirlReveille with BeverlyRedhead from ManhattanRiding HighTrue to Life
This Gun for HireStand by for ActionButch Minds the BabyNazi AgentBlue, White and Perfect
Ball of FireThe Strawberry BlondeI Wake Up ScreamingA Man BetrayedDead Men Tell
Third Finger, Left HandBrother OrchidI'm Nobody's Sweetheart NowHullabalooPrivate Affairs
His Pest GirlHis Pest Girl · StoryWill You Stop?Will You Stop? · StoryThe Big Courtship
Just Plain FolksJust Plain Folks · DialogueThe Wacky FamilyThe Wacky Family · DialoguePeaceful Relations
One Big Happy FamilyOne Big Happy Family · Writer
Full Filmography
142 titles- The Buster Keaton Story (1957) as Studio Policeman (uncredited)
- Further Adventures of Spin and Marty (1956) as Chauffeur Jason
- Fighting Trouble (1956) as Ray Vance
- The Cruel Tower (1956)
- The Life Of Riley (1953) as Fire Chief
- From Here to Eternity (1953) as Sgt. Pete Karelsen
- Jalopy (1953) Screenplay
- The Marksman (1953) as Stage Driver
- Private Eyes (1953) as Andy
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Police Lt. Smith
- Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952) Writer
- Fargo (1952) as Sam
- Here Come the Marines (1952) as Sheriff Benson
- Here Come the Marines (1952) Writer
- Feudin' Fools (1952) Screenplay
- Hold That Line (1952) Screenplay
- No Holds Barred (1952) Writer
- Crazy Over Horses (1951) as Flynn
- Crazy Over Horses (1951) Screenplay
- All That I Have (1951) as Ben Renson
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) as Jack - Police Clerk (uncredited)
- Force of Evil (1950) as Johnson
- Jiggs and Maggie Out West (1950) as Dinty Moore
- Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance (1950) as Bentley
- Champion (1949) as Al (Kansas City Manager) (uncredited)
- Red, Hot and Blue (1949) as Stranger (uncredited)
- Alias Nick Beal (1949)
- Wha' Happen? (1949) as Tim, Vera's husband
- Miss Mink of 1949 (1949) as Police Sgt. Clancy
- Forgotten Women (1949) as Harry
- Sky Dragon (1949) as Lt. Mike Ruark
- French Fried Frolic (1949) as Tim
- Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters (1949) as Dinty Moore
- Shamrock Hill (1949) as Uncle
- The Luck of the Irish (1948) as Policeman (uncredited)
- The Shanghai Chest (1948) as Lt. Mike Ruark
- The Golden Eye (1948) as Vincent O'Brien / Lt. Mike Ruark
- Jinx Money (1948) Screenplay
- Half Past Midnight (1948) as Amos, Bartender
- Smuggler's Cove (1948) Screenplay
- Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948) as Dinty Moore
- Trouble Makers (1948) Screenplay
- Angels' Alley (1948) Screenplay
- Body and Soul (1947) as Jack Shelton (uncredited)
- Blondie's Holiday (1947) as Mike
- News Hounds (1947) as John 'Bullfrog' Burke
- News Hounds (1947) Screenplay
- Merton of the Movies (1947) as Mammoth Studio's Night guard (uncredited)
- High Barbaree (1947) as Ringmaster (uncredited)
- Jiggs and Maggie in Society (1947) as Dinty Moore
- Bowery Buckaroos (1947) Screenplay
- Live Wires (1946) Screenplay
- Wife Wanted (1946) as Bartender
- Two Sisters from Boston (1946) as Mr. Dibson (uncredited)
- In Fast Company (1946) Screenplay
- Dark Alibi (1946) as Foggy
- Bringing Up Father (1946) as Dinty Moore
- Spook Busters (1946) Screenplay
- Bowery Bombshell (1946) Dialogue
- Detour (1945) as Diner Owner Gus
- There Goes Kelly (1945) Additional Dialogue
- Adventures of Kitty O'Day (1945) as Inspector Clancy
- Adventures of Kitty O'Day (1945) Screenplay
- Rockin' in the Rockies (1945) as Tom Trove
- Fashion Model (1945) as O'Hara
- Fashion Model (1945) Screenplay
- Swingin' on a Rainbow (1945) as Hustun Greer
- G.I. Honeymoon (1945) Additional Dialogue
- And the Angels Sing (1944) as Stage-Door Man (uncredited)
- Leave It to the Irish (1944) Screenplay
- Detective Kitty O'Day (1944) as Inspector Clancy
- Detective Kitty O'Day (1944) Screenplay
- Hot Rhythm (1944) as Mr. O'Hara (as Tim)
- Hot Rhythm (1944) Screenplay
- Kansas City Kitty (1944) as Dave Clark
- Crazy Knights (1944) as Grogan
- Crazy Knights (1944) Story
- Shadow of Suspicion (1944) as Everett G. Northrup
- Hi, Beautiful (1944) as Babcock
- Swingtime Johnny (1944) as Sparks
- Sarong Girl (1943) as Tim Raynor
- Reveille with Beverly (1943) as Mr. Kennedy (uncredited)
- Redhead from Manhattan (1943) as Mike Glendon
- Riding High (1943) as Jones
- True to Life (1943) as Mr. Mammal (uncredited)
- The Mystery of the 13th Guest (1943) as Lieutenant Burke
- The Mystery of the 13th Guest (1943) Screenplay
- The Sultan's Daughter (1943) as Tim
- The Sultan's Daughter (1943) Screenplay
- Swing Out the Blues (1943) as Judge Dudley Gordon
- Melody Parade (1943) as Happy Harrington
- Melody Parade (1943) Screenplay
- This Gun for Hire (1942) as Weems, Guard (uncredited)
- Stand by for Action (1942) as Lt. Tim Ryan
- Butch Minds the Baby (1942) as Mike (uncredited)
- Nazi Agent (1942) as Officer (uncredited)
- Blue, White and Perfect (1942) as Barney - Cop
- This Time for Keeps (1942) as Professor Diz
- Stand By All Networks (1942) as Police Inspector Ryan
- Blondie Goes to College (1942) as Mr. Higby, Football Coach
- The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942) as Farrell (uncredited)
- Pardon My Stripes (1942) as Speed Wilson (uncredited)
- Get Hep to Love (1942) as Detective Tucker
- The Man in the Trunk (1942) as Auctioneer
- Don't Get Personal (1942) as Traffic Cop
- A Tragedy at Midnight (1942) as Police Commissioner (uncredited)
- Strictly in the Groove (1942) as Professor Blake
- Ball of Fire (1941) as Motor Policeman
- The Strawberry Blonde (1941) as Streetcleaner Foreman (uncredited)
- I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Detective (uncredited)
- A Man Betrayed (1941) as Mr. Wilson
- Dead Men Tell (1941) as Bartender (Uncredited)
- Maisie Was a Lady (1941) as Second Carnival Barker (Uncredited)
- Bedtime Story (1941) as Mac
- Pot o' Gold (1941) as 'Snooky' - Spieler (uncredited)
- Three Girls About Town (1941) as Singing Drunk
- Ice-Capades (1941) as Jackson
- Harmon of Michigan (1941) as Flash Regan
- Where Did You Get That Girl? (1941) as Police Inspector
- Two Latins from Manhattan (1941) as Police Sergeant
- Melody Lane (1941) as Police Sergeant
- Devil Pays Off (1941) as First Mate
- Lucky Devils (1941) as Momser
- Third Finger, Left Hand (1940) as Third Mate on Ship
- Brother Orchid (1940) as Turkey Malone
- I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now (1940) as Judge Saunders
- Hullabaloo (1940) as Skee Golf Concessionaire
- Private Affairs (1940) as Bartender Harry
- His Pest Girl (1937) as Tim Ryan
- His Pest Girl (1937) Story
- Will You Stop? (1937) as Tim / Mark Antony
- Will You Stop? (1937) Story
- The Big Courtship (1937) as Tim Ryan
- The Big Courtship (1937) Story
- Just Plain Folks (1936)
- Just Plain Folks (1936) Dialogue
- The Wacky Family (1936)
- The Wacky Family (1936) Dialogue
- Peaceful Relations (1936) as Tim
- Peaceful Relations (1936) Writer
- One Big Happy Family (1935) as Tim Ryan
- One Big Happy Family (1935) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim Ryan best known for?
Tim Ryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Buster Keaton Story (1957), The Rebound (2009), Fighting Trouble (1956), The Life Of Riley (1953).
When and where was Tim Ryan born?
Tim Ryan was born on July 4, 1899 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on October 22, 1956.
How many credits does Tim Ryan have?
Tim Ryan has accumulated over 142 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1957.
What is Tim Ryan's background in cinema and television?
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 vaud...
Tim Ryan by the numbers
142credits
139films
3TV series
1935–1957active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Private Eyes (1953) as Andy — aged about 53
- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) as Jack - Police Clerk (uncredited) — aged about 50
- From Here to Eternity (1953) as Sgt. Pete Karelsen — aged about 53
- Here Come the Marines (1952) as Sheriff Benson — aged about 52
- The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) as Police Lt. Smith — aged about 52
- Detour (1945) as Diner Owner Gus — aged about 45
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