R. L. Ryan

R.L. Ryan (29 October 1946 – 22 March 1991) was an American actor.

The heavyset character actor was best known for his supporting roles in a handful of b-movies from the 1980s including cult classics The Toxic Avenger, Eat and Run, and Street Trash. Ryan was sometimes credited as Pat Ryan Jr., Bob Ryan, Robert L. Ryan, or Pat Ryan.

Ryan was born in Pennsylvania, where he lived throughout his life up until his sudden death. In 1991, he died of a heart attack at age 44.

Filmography

Actor

• Street Trash (1987) - Frank Schnizer
• Forever, Lulu (1987) - Fat Man
• Mannequin (1987) - Pizzeria Manager
• Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) - Mr. Paley
• Eat and Run (1986) - Murray Creature
• Invasion U.S.A. (1985) - Construction Worker
• The Toxic Avenger (1984) - Mayor Belgoody
• Birdy (1984) - Joe Sagessa
• Fighting Back (1982) - Neighbor

External links

• R. L. Ryan at the Internet Movie Database