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Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Acting·1941–2023·50 films

Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal (April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023) was an American actor and former boxer. O'Neal trained as an amateur boxer before beginning his career in acting in 1960. In 1964, he landed the role of Rodney Harrington on the ABC nighttime soap opera Peyton Place. The series was an instant hit and boosted O'Neal's career.

Filmography

Barry Lyndon
Barry Lyndon (1975)Barry Lyndon
A Bridge Too Far
A Bridge Too Far (1977)Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin
Paper Moon
Paper Moon (1973)Moses Pray
Love Story
Love Story (1970)Oliver Barrett IV
Knight of Cups
Knight of Cups (2015)Ryan
The Driver
The Driver (1978)The Driver
What's Up, Doc?
What's Up, Doc? (1972)Howard Bannister
Malibu's Most Wanted
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)Bill Gluckman
Chances Are
Chances Are (1989)Philip Train
Zero Effect
Zero Effect (1998)Gregory Stark
Man of the House
Man of the House (1995)Man with Kite (uncredited)
People I Know
People I Know (2002)Cary Launer
Filmworker
Filmworker (2018)Self
The Main Event
The Main Event (1979)Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon
Epoch
Epoch (2001)Allen Lysander
Irreconcilable Differences
Irreconcilable Differences (1984)Albert Brodsky
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn (1998)James Edmunds
Wild Rovers
Wild Rovers (1971)Frank Post
Tough Guys Don't Dance
Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)Tim Madden
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (1976)Leo Harrigan
Coming Soon
Coming Soon (1999)Dick
Unity
Unity (2015)Narrator (voice)
Faithful
Faithful (1996)Jack Connor
Partners
Partners (1982)Sgt. Benson
Oliver's Story
Oliver's Story (1978)Oliver Barrett IV
So Fine
So Fine (1981)Bobby Fine
Green Ice
Green Ice (1981)Joseph Wiley
The Thief Who Came to Dinner
The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973)Webster McGee
Small Sacrifices
Small Sacrifices (1989)Lew Lewiston
The List
The List (2000)Richard Miller
Kubrick Remembered
Kubrick Remembered (2014)Self
Circle of Two
Circle of Two (1981)Theatre Patron (uncredited)
The Big Bounce
The Big Bounce (1969)Jack Ryan
The Games
The Games (1970)Scott Reynolds
Playboy: Farrah Fawcett, All of Me
Playboy: Farrah Fawcett, All of Me (1997)Self (archive footage)
Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch (1985)Taggart
Sink Or Swim
Sink Or Swim (1997)Dr. Applefield
Love Hate Love
Love Hate Love (1971)Russ Emery
Gentleman B.
Gentleman B. (2003)Phil, Bank Manager
James Bond: The First 21 Years
James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983)Self
The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs (1992)Mooney Polaski
This Is Farrah Fawcett
This Is Farrah Fawcett (2019)Self (archive footage)
Mean Justice
Mean Justice (1971)Tal Garrett
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)Self
Farrah's Story
Farrah's Story (2009)Self
Screwball Comedies... Remember Them?
Screwball Comedies... Remember Them? (1972)Self
Sam Found Out: A Triple Play
Sam Found Out: A Triple Play (1988)Pimp
Slumber Party Slaughter
Slumber Party Slaughter (2012)William O'Toole
My Best Friend's Famous
My Best Friend's Famous (2019)Himself
Keep Your Sunny Side Up: The Ballad of Addie and Moze
Keep Your Sunny Side Up: The Ballad of Addie and Moze (2024)Self (Archival Footage)