Thomas Jay Ryan - Actor Profile

Thomas Jay Ryan

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
34Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1962
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

About Thomas Jay Ryan

Thomas Jay Ryan (born August 1, 1962) is an American actor. He may be best known for his starring role in the 1997 film Henry Fool.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Thomas Jay Ryan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Thomas Jay Ryan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Thomas Jay Ryan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 18% of Thomas Jay Ryan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Thomas Jay Ryan Movies Ranked

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

★8.1
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) movie poster
★8.1

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004•Sci-Fi
★7.0
Ghostwritten (2022) movie poster
★7.0

Ghostwritten: Clinging to the reputation of his one hit novel, writer Guy Laury accepts a winter residency on a reclusive island whose

Ghostwritten

2022•Thriller
★6.8
Sabbatical (2014) movie poster
★6.8

Sabbatical: After his mother suffers a stroke, Ben Hardin returns to his rural hometown to care for her and complete his most recent

Sabbatical

2014•Drama
★6.7
My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea (2016) movie poster
★6.7

My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea: Dash and his best friend Assaf are preparing for another year at Tides High School muckraking on behalf of their widely-

My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea

2016•Animation
★6.6
Henry Fool (1998) movie poster
★6.6

Henry Fool: An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.

Henry Fool

1998•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Thomas Jay Ryan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Darla in Space Arnot Pickens Average Similar →
2022 Ghostwritten Martin Cline Hit Similar →
2021 Cryptozoo Nicholas (voice) Average Similar →
2021 Scenes from an Empty Church Father James Flop Similar →
2020 The Return of Tragedy Chief of Police Flop Similar →
2018 Dedalus William Flop Similar →
2016 My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea Principal Grimm (voice) Hit Similar →
2016 Burn Country Dmitri Sokurov Flop Similar →
2015 The Missing Girl Stan Colvins Average Similar →
2015 Equals Gideon Average Similar →
2015 Ned Rifle Henry Fool Average Similar →
2014 My America - Flop Similar →
2014 Sabbatical Dan Keaton Hit Similar →
2011 The Dollar General James Baldwin Flop Similar →
2010 Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Dream Boy Harland Davies Average Similar →
2008 South of Heaven Hood 2 Flop Similar →
2007 The Making of 'Fay Grim' or: How Do You Spell Espionage? Himself Flop Similar →
2007 Fay Grim Henry Fool Average Similar →
2007 Strange Culture Steve Kurtz Flop Similar →
2006 The Attic Dr. Perry Flop Similar →
2005 The Dying Gaul - Average Similar →
2005 The Pigs Larry Flop Similar →
2004 Tiger: His Fall & Rise Joe Luck Flop Similar →
2004 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Frank Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Cloud of Unknowing - Flop Similar →
2002 New World Order Zeus Flop Similar →
2002 Teknolust Preacher Flop Similar →
2001 Dischord Jimmy Flop Similar →
2000 The Legend of Bagger Vance Spec Hammond Hit Similar →
1999 Mary Cassatt: American Impressionist Edgar Degas Flop Similar →
1998 The Book of Life Satan Average Similar →
1998 Henry Fool Henry Fool Hit Similar →
1998 Degas and the Dancer Edgar Degas Average Similar →

Thomas Jay Ryan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Thomas Jay Ryan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Thomas Jay Ryan is "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Thomas Jay Ryan acted in?

Thomas Jay Ryan has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Thomas Jay Ryan?

Other notable films include "Ghostwritten", "Sabbatical", and "My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea".

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