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Amy Ryan

Birth Place: Queens, NY, USA

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Amy Ryan BIO

Amy Ryan recently starred opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Ari Aster’s Beau Is Afraid for A24. Previously, she was nominated for a SAG Award as part of the “Only Murders In The Building” ensemble alongside Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Next, Ryan will star opposite Colin Farrell in the Apple TV+ limited series, “Sugar” in April 2024, and opposite George Clooney and Brad Pitt in Jon Watts’ Wolves, which Sony Pictures will release on September 20.



On stage, Ryan was nominated for two Tony Awards for her performances in A Streetcar Named Desire and Uncle Vanya—both Roundabout Theatre Company productions. She won the Obie Award for her performance in Love, Love, Love, and starred in On The Mountain and Lisa D’Amour’s acclaimed play Detroit, directed by Anne Kauffman.

Ryan’s other credits include Gone Baby Gone (Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress), Birdman (SAG Award winner for Best Ensemble), Steven Spielberg’s Bridge Of Spies and War of the Worlds, “The Wire,” “The Office,” among other projects.

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Amy Ryan STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Sister Aloysius

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Sandra

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2012
Performer

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2006
Susan

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Stella Kowalski

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Sarah

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Peggy

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Meg

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Sofya Alexandrovna

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Amber/Back-Up Singer/Secretary/Bethany/Ginny

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Natalya Ivanovna [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1993
Tess Goode [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Lena Truitt


Amy Ryan Movies

Roberta
[ 1999 ] Judy
You Can Count on Me
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Prescott
Keane
[ 2004 ] Lynn Bedik
Capote
[ 2005 ] Marie Dewey
War of the Worlds
[ 2005 ] Neighbor with Toddler
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
[ 2005 ] Emily Brooks
Marvelous
[ 2006 ] Queenie
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
[ 2007 ] Martha
Neal Cassady
[ 2007 ] Carolyn Csady
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Eileen
Gone Baby Gone
[ 2007 ] Helene McCready
Changeling
[ 2008 ] Carol Dexter
Bob Funk
[ 2009 ] Ms. Wright
The Missing Person
[ 2009 ] Miss Charley
Jack Goes Boating
[ 2010 ] Connie
Green Zone
[ 2010 ] Lawrie Dayne
Win Win
[ 2011 ] Jackie Flaherty
Devil's Knot
[ 2013 ] Margaret Lax
Escape Plan
[ 2013 ] Abigail
Breathe In
[ 2013 ] Megan Reynolds
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
[ 2014 ] Sylvia
Louder Than Bombs
[ 2015 ] Hannah
Goosebumps
[ 2015 ] Gale
Don Verdean
[ 2015 ] Carol Jensen
Bridge of Spies
[ 2015 ] Mary Donovan
Central Intelligence
[ 2016 ] Agent Pamela Harris
Monster Trucks
[ 2016 ] Cindy
The Infiltrator
[ 2016 ] Bonni Tischler
Abundant Acreage Available
[ 2017 ] Tracy
Beautiful Boy
[ 2018 ] Vicki
Strange But True
[ 2019 ] Charlene
Late Night
[ 2019 ] Caroline Morton
Lost Girls
[ 2020 ] Mari Gilbert
Worth
[ 2020 ] Camille Biros

Amy Ryan TV Shows

100 Centre Street
Rebecca Rifkind, Ellen
Broad City
Heidi Strand
High Maintenance
Gigi
Kidnapped
Maureen Campbell
Law & Order
Valerie Messick, Amy
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Edie Nelson, Julie Turner
Only Murders in the Building
Jan
The Naked Truth
Chloe Banks
The Office
Holly Flax
The Wire
Beatrice 'Beadie' Russell

Amy Ryan Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play

Amy Ryan, Doubt

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Amy Ryan, Love, Love, Love

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Amy Ryan, Love, Love, Love


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Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Amy Ryan, Love, Love, Love


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play

Amy RyanA Steetcar Named Desire

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Amy Ryan, A Streetcar Named Desire

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Amy Ryan, Uncle Vanya

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Amy Ryan News


2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night

The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards

It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards

We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List

The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Video: Amy Ryan 'Freaked Out' After Accepting DOUBT Role

Amy Ryan, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday to talk about some of her latest projects. During the interview, she recalls preparing for her role in the play with only a week's notice. Watch the interview!
Photos: See Kenny Leon & More on the Red Carpet for HOME on Broadway

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Home on Broadway!
LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES is Available to Stream on Audible Now

Laura Benanti's one-woman comedy show, Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, is available exclusively now on Audible. Learn how to listen to the show here!
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW

Laura Benanti returned in her iconic portrayal of Melania Trump on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Check out the video here!
Video: Amy Ryan on Her 'Wild and Unexpected' Road to a Tony Nomination

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Amy Ryan chats about the surprise of joining the cast of Doubt, why this play meant so much to her, and so much more.
Interview: Jason Butler Harner Discusses The Big Bend, Apple TV+'s Sugar, and His Love for the Stage

Jason Butler Harner is all over our screens these days. Currently, he is appearing in a newly released independent film called The Big Bend, which follows two couples who attempt to reconnect in the midst of undisclosed struggles that rise to the surface throughout the film. Harner also appears in Sugar, the Apple TV+ series starring Colin Farrell. BroadwayWorld sat down with Harner to talk about his latest film, Sugar's major twist, and his eagerness to return to the stage.
Video: Amy Ryan Discusses Her Tony Nominated Role in DOUBT: 'It Was a Wild Ride'

Amy Ryan, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited The Daily Show on Wednesday to discuss her experience doing the play with very little prep. Watch the interview!
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals

The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 
Video: See Colin Farrell in Sneak Peek of SUGAR Season Finale

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from the season finale of “Sugar.” The eight-episode series stars Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell, Kirby, Amy Ryan, James Cromwell, Anna Gunn, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler, and Alex Hernandez. The season finale premieres Friday, May 17 on Apple TV+. Watch the sneak peek here!  
Photos: Meet the 2024 Tony Nominees for Acting

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 acting nominees here!
Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations

Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.
A Guide to the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations

The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, April 30, by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsbery. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show

The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.
2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!

The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Amy Ryan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Amy Ryan been in?

Amy Ryan has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Amy Ryan been in?

Amy Ryan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Amy Ryan been nominated for?

Amy Ryan has been nominated for several awards, including Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Doubt," Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Love, Love, Love," Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Love, Love, Love," Performance at the Obie Awards for "Love, Love, Love," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Streetcar Named Desire," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Streetcar Named Desire," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Uncle Vanya."

What awards has Amy Ryan won?

Amy Ryan has won the Performance Obie Award for Love, Love, Love and the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Outer Critics Circle Award for A Streetcar Named Desire.

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