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Robert Ryan

Robert Bushnell Ryan (November 11, 1909 – July 11, 1973) was an American actor and activist. He became known for his roles in films noir and Westerns, gaining fame for his portrayals of both hardened anti-heroes and ruthless villains. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Crossfire (1947), and a BAFTA Award for…

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Awards
See below
Education
Loyola Academy, Dartmouth College (B.A., 1932)
Born
Robert Bushnell Ryan (1909-11-11)November 11, 1909 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children
Three
Died
July 11, 1973(1973-07-11) (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupations
Actor · activist

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Robert Ryan

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Robert Ryan → Robert Bushnell Ryan (1909-11-11)November 11, 1909 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Children · 1
Robert Ryan → Three
Died · 1
Robert Ryan → July 11, 1973(1973-07-11) (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S.
Education · 1
Robert Ryan → Loyola Academy, Dartmouth College (B.A., 1932)
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Robert RyanChildrenThree1.00infobox
Robert RyanDiedJuly 11, 1973(1973-07-11) (aged 63) New York City, New York, U.S.1.00infobox
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Robert RyanOccupationsActor1.00infobox
Robert RyanOccupationsactivist1.00infobox
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Robert RyanYears active1940–19731.00infobox
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