Pat Ryan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

9Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 29, 1946

Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA

About Pat Ryan

Pat Ryan (October 29, 1946 - March 22, 1991) was an American character actor, most well-known for his roles in the Troma films The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke 'Em High.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pat Ryan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 9 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Pat Ryan's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pat Ryan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Birdy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Pat Ryan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pat Ryan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Birdy: Two young men are seriously affected by the Vietnam War. One of them has always been obsessed with birds - but now belie

Birdy

1984•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Mannequin: Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonatha

Mannequin

1987•Comedy

★6.3

★6.3

The Toxic Avenger: A gang of thugs devise a cruel hoax that goes horribly wrong as Melvin, a nerdy emaciated janitor at the local health cl

The Toxic Avenger

1984•Action

★6.1

★6.1

Street Trash: A group of hobos begin melting into multicolored piles of goo after drinking sixty-year-old liquor. At the same time, th

Street Trash

1987•Comedy

★5.7

★5.7

Fighting Back: An Italian deli owner forms a vigilante group to rid his Philadelphia neighborhood of street punks.

Fighting Back

1982•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pat Ryan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1987	Street Trash	Frank Schnizer	Average	Similar →
1987	Eat and Run	Murray Creature (as R. L. Ryan)	Flop	Similar →
1987	Mannequin	Pizzeria Manager	Hit	Similar →
1986	Class of Nuke 'Em High	Mr. Finley (as R.L. Ryan)	Average	Similar →
1986	Forever, Lulu	Fat Man	Flop	Similar →
1985	Invasion U.S.A.	Construction Worker (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1984	Birdy	Joe Sagessa	Hit	Similar →
1984	The Toxic Avenger	Mayor Belgoody	Average	Similar →
1982	Fighting Back	Neighbor	Average	Similar →

Pat Ryan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pat Ryan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pat Ryan is "Birdy" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Pat Ryan acted in?

Pat Ryan has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pat Ryan?

Other notable films include "Mannequin", "The Toxic Avenger", and "Street Trash".