Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Born:May 3, 1968

Place of Birth:Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Amy Ryan, born Amy Beth Dziewiontkowski on November 30, 1969, is a talented American actress who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. Known professionally as Amy Ryan, she has garnered critical acclaim for her versatile performances on both the big and small screens. Her portrayal of Helene McCready in "Gone Baby Gone" (2007) earned her nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award and Golden Globe, showcasing her exceptional acting prowess.

Hailing from Queens, New York City, Amy Ryan's passion for acting was evident from a young age. Raised by her parents Pam, a nurse, and John, a trucking business owner, Ryan's upbringing laid the foundation for her successful career in the spotlight. With a diverse heritage that includes English, Irish, and Polish roots, Ryan's cultural background enriches her performances with depth and authenticity.

During the 1970s, Ryan and her sister embarked on a unique childhood experience of delivering the Daily News by bike, instilling in her a strong work ethic and determination. Her early exposure to the arts at the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in upstate New York fueled her love for acting and set her on a path to success. Graduating from New York's renowned High School of Performing Arts at the age of 17, Ryan's talent and dedication shone brightly, propelling her into the world of professional acting.

Amy Ryan's career took off swiftly, with her role in the national tour of "Biloxi Blues" marking the beginning of a fruitful journey in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she honed her craft through consistent work off-Broadway, showcasing her versatility and range as an actress. Ryan's ability to immerse herself in diverse roles and bring characters to life with authenticity and depth has captivated audiences and critics alike.

In addition to her memorable performance in "Gone Baby Gone," Amy Ryan has left a lasting impression with her roles in acclaimed television series such as "The Wire," where she portrayed the dedicated Port Authority Officer Beadie Russell, and "In Treatment," in which she brought depth and nuance to the character of psychiatrist Adele Brousse. Her comedic timing and warmth shone through in her portrayal of the endearing human resources representative Holly Flax on the popular series "The Office," showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Amy Ryan's dedication to her craft and her ability to inhabit characters with authenticity and emotional depth have solidified her reputation as a respected and talented actress in the entertainment industry. With a career marked by memorable performances and critical acclaim, Ryan continues to captivate audiences with her nuanced portrayals and compelling on-screen presence. Her passion for storytelling and commitment to her artistry make her a standout talent in the world of film and television, earning her a well-deserved place among the industry's finest performers.

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Filmography

Acting

War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds

Neighbor With Toddler

2005

Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.
Beautiful Boy

Beautiful Boy

Vicki Sheff

2018

After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Gale Cooper

2015

After moving to a small town, Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets next door neighbor Hannah, the daughter of bestselling Goosebumps series author R.L. Stine. When Zach unintentionally unleashes real monsters from their manuscripts and they begin to terrorize the town, it’s suddenly up to Stine, Zach and Hannah to get all of them back in the books where they belong.
Central Intelligence

Central Intelligence

Pamela Harris

2016

Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Sylvia

2014

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
Escape Plan

Escape Plan

Abigail Ross

2013

Ray Breslin is the world's foremost authority on structural security. After analyzing every high security prison and learning a vast array of survival skills so he can design escape-proof prisons, his skills are put to the test. He's framed and incarcerated in a master prison he designed himself. He needs to escape and find the person who put him behind bars.
Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies

Mary Donovan

2015

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.
Beau Is Afraid

Beau Is Afraid

Grace

2023

Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.
Green Zone

Green Zone

Lawrie Dayne

2010

During the U.S.-led occupation of Baghdad in 2003, Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller and his team of Army inspectors are dispatched to find weapons of mass destruction believed to be stockpiled in the Iraqi desert. Rocketing from one booby-trapped and treacherous site to the next, the men search for deadly chemical agents but stumble instead upon an elaborate cover-up that threatens to invert the purpose of their mission.
Gone Baby Gone

Gone Baby Gone

Helene McCready

2007

When 4 year old Amanda McCready disappears from her home and the police make little headway in solving the case, the girl's aunt, Beatrice McCready hires two private detectives, Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro. The detectives freely admit that they have little experience with this type of case, but the family wants them for two reasons—they're not cops and they know the tough neighborhood in which they all live.
Changeling

Changeling

Carol Dexter

2008

Los Angeles, 1928. When single mother Christine Collins leaves for work, her son vanishes without a trace. Five months later, the police reunite mother and son. But when Christine suspects that the boy returned to her isn't her child, her quest for truth exposes a world of corruption.
Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Cindy Coley

2016

Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect his mischievous new friend, Tripp hides Creech under the hood of his latest creation, turning it into a real-life super-powered Monster Truck. Together, this unlikely duo with a shared taste for speed team up on a wild and unforgettable journey to reunite Creech with his family.
The Infiltrator

The Infiltrator

Bonni Tischler

2016

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

Martha Hanson

2007

When two brothers organize the robbery of their parents' jewelry store, the job goes horribly wrong, triggering a series of events that send them and their family hurtling towards a shattering climax.
Dan in Real Life

Dan in Real Life

Eileen

2007

Advice columnist Dan Burns is an expert on relationships, but somehow struggles to succeed as a brother, a son and a single parent to three precocious daughters. Things get even more complicated when Dan finds out that the woman he falls in love with is actually his brother's new girlfriend.
Capote

Capote

Marie Dewey

2005

A biopic of writer Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book "In Cold Blood".
Late Night

Late Night

Caroline Morton

2019

A legendary late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her only female staff writer. Originally intended to smooth over diversity concerns, her decision has unexpectedly hilarious consequences as the two women separated by culture and generation are united by their love of a biting punchline.
Lost Girls

Lost Girls

Mari Gilbert

2020

When Mari Gilbert's daughter disappears, police inaction drives her own investigation into the gated Long Island community where Shannan was last seen. Her search brings attention to over a dozen murdered prostitutes.
You Can Count on Me

You Can Count on Me

Rachel Louise Prescott

2000

A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.
Win Win

Win Win

Jackie Flaherty

2011

When down-on-his-luck part-time high school wrestling coach Mike agrees to become legal guardian to an elderly man, his ward's troubled grandson turns out to be a star grappler, sparking dreams of a big win -- until the boy's mother retrieves him.

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