Mitchell Ryan
ActingAbout Mitchell Ryan
Mitchell Ryan (January 11, 1934 – March 4, 2022) was an American actor most recently known for playing Edward Montgomery on Dharma & Greg. Ryan was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. After the Korean War, he went to the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia. There he went on to make his acting debut in Thunder Road along with the Theatre's founder Robert Porterfield. Ryan was an original cast member on Dark Shadows, His other acting credits include Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Liar, Liar, Magnum Force, Lethal Weapon, Grosse Pointe Blank, Electra Glide in Blue, and Hot Shots! Part Deux. In 1973, he played the lead on Chase. His Broadway theatre credits include Wait Until Dark, Medea, and The Price. Ryan was married and divorced twice and is the father of three children.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mitchell Ryan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Mitchell Ryan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mitchell Ryan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Northstar, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mitchell Ryan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mitchell Ryan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mitchell Ryan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | The Priest in Two-Minute Warning (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Grosse Pointe Blank | Mr. Bart Newberry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Liar Liar | Mr. Allan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Devil's Own | Chief Jim Kelly | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Raven Hawk | White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ed | Abe Woods | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Face to Die For | Joe Thomas | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers | Dr. Terence Wynn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd | Vartis Hammond | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Gramps | Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Speechless | Lloyd Wannamaker | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Blue Sky | Ray Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Hart to Hart: Home Is Where the Hart Is | Chief Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Star | Harrison Barclay | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Hot Shots! Part Deux | Gray Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Opposite Sex and How to Live with Them | Kenneth Davenport | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Iron Eagle III | Simms | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Deadly Game | Admiral Mark Nately | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Judgment | Dave Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Winter People | Drury Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Ryan White Story | Tom | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | General Peter McAllister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Penalty Phase | Donald Faulkner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Northstar | Col. Even Marshall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Hostage Flight | Captain Malone | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Gambler: The Adventure Continues | Charlie McCourt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Of Mice and Men | Slim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story | Hugh Hefner | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Five of Me | Dr. Ralph B. Allison | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission | Keyes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Angel City | Silas Creedy | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Flesh & Blood | Jack Fallon | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force | Lt. Col. Applegate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Having Babies III | Dr. Blake Simmons | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A. | Mathew Sullivan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion | Jethro Lundy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Two-Minute Warning | The Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Midway | RAdm. Aubrey W. Fitch (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Entertainer | Mr. Pasko | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | Magnum Force | Officer Charlie McCoy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Friends of Eddie Coyle | Waters | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Electra Glide in Blue | Harve Poole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | High Plains Drifter | Dave Drake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | A Reflection of Fear | Inspector McKenna | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Honkers | Lowell | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Chandler | Chuck Kincaid | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hunting Party | Doc Harrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | My Old Man's Place | Sgt. Martin Flood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Monte Walsh | Shorty Austin | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Thunder Road | Jed 'Jess' Moultrie (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Mitchell Ryan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mitchell Ryan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mitchell Ryan is "Northstar" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mitchell Ryan acted in?
Mitchell Ryan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mitchell Ryan?
Other notable films include "The Five of Me", "Los Angeles Plays Itself", and "Lethal Weapon".