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Amy Ryan

Birth Place: Queens, NY, USA

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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.
In theater, Ryan earned widespread acclaim for stepping into the lead role of Sister Aloysius in the 2024 Broadway revival of Doubt: A Parable.

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STAGE CREDITS

Doubt Doubt
[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Sister Aloysius
Nassim Nassim
[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer
Love, Love, Love Love, Love, Love
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Sandra
Detroit Detroit
[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2012
Performer
The 24 Hour Plays 2006
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2006
Susan
A Streetcar Named Desire A Streetcar Named Desire
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2005
Stella Kowalski
On the Mountain
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Sarah
The Women
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2001
Peggy
Crimes of the Heart
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Meg
Saved
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer
Uncle Vanya
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Sofya Alexandrovna
The Author's Voice & Imagining Brad
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Performer
As Bees in Honey Drown
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Amber/Back-Up Singer/Secretary/Bethany/Ginny
The Three Sisters
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1997
Natalya Ivanovna [Replacement]
The Sisters Rosensweig
[Broadway]
1993
Tess Goode [Replacement]
The Rimers of Eldritch
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Lena Truitt

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Movies

Roberta
[ 1999 ] Judy
You Can Count on Me
[ 2000 ] Mrs. Prescott
Keane
[ 2004 ] Lynn Bedik
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
[ 2005 ] Emily Brooks
Capote
[ 2005 ] Marie Dewey
War of the Worlds
[ 2005 ] Neighbor with Toddler
Marvelous
[ 2006 ] Queenie
Neal Cassady
[ 2007 ] Carolyn Csady
Dan in Real Life
[ 2007 ] Eileen
Gone Baby Gone
[ 2007 ] Helene McCready
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead
[ 2007 ] Martha
Changeling
[ 2008 ] Carol Dexter
The Missing Person
[ 2009 ] Miss Charley
Bob Funk
[ 2009 ] Ms. Wright
Jack Goes Boating
[ 2010 ] Connie
Green Zone
[ 2010 ] Lawrie Dayne
Win Win
[ 2011 ] Jackie Flaherty
Escape Plan
[ 2013 ] Abigail
Devil's Knot
[ 2013 ] Margaret Lax
Breathe In
[ 2013 ] Megan Reynolds
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
[ 2014 ] Sylvia
Don Verdean
[ 2015 ] Carol Jensen
Goosebumps
[ 2015 ] Gale
Louder Than Bombs
[ 2015 ] Hannah
Bridge of Spies
[ 2015 ] Mary Donovan
Central Intelligence
[ 2016 ] Agent Pamela Harris
The Infiltrator
[ 2016 ] Bonni Tischler
Monster Trucks
[ 2016 ] Cindy
Abundant Acreage Available
[ 2017 ] Tracy
Beautiful Boy
[ 2018 ] Vicki
Late Night
[ 2019 ] Caroline Morton
Strange But True
[ 2019 ] Charlene
Worth
[ 2020 ] Camille Biros
Lost Girls
[ 2020 ] Mari Gilbert
Wolfs
[ 2024 ] Margaret

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
The Naked Truth
Chloe Banks
The Office
Holly Flax
The Wire
Beatrice 'Beadie' Russell
Only Murders in the Building
[ 2021-2024 ] Jan Bellows
Sugar
[ 2024 ] Melanie Matthews

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


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Performance

Amy Ryan, Love, Love, Love


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

Amy Ryan, A 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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News

Photos: A STATEMENT to Have World Premiere at 2026 New York Film Festival Photo
Photos: A STATEMENT to Have World Premiere at 2026 New York Film Festival
by Rachel Stone - Aug 11, 2026

Sony Pictures Classics announced that Tom McCarthy's previously untitled film, A STATEMENT, will premiere at the New York Film Festival ahead of its theatrical release.
Rachel Zegler to Lead Psychological Thriller Film NDA; Amy Ryan and Penn Badgley Also Photo
Rachel Zegler to Lead Psychological Thriller Film NDA; Amy Ryan and Penn Badgley Also Star
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 7, 2026

Rachel Zegler is set to star in NDA, a new psychological thriller film from writer-director Audrey Ellis Fox. She will appear in the movie alongside Penn Badgley and Tony Award nominee Amy Ryan.
Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen and More to Join STAGEDOOR 50 Entertainment Community Fund Photo
Skylar Astin, Erich Bergen and More to Join STAGEDOOR 50 Entertainment Community Fund Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

Stagedoor Manor and the Entertainment Community Fund will present Stagedoor 50: A One-Night-Only Concert celebrating 50 Years Of Stagedoor Manor Benefitting the Entertainment Community Fund.
Video: Colin Farrell Returns as SUGAR in Season 2 Trailer for Apple Noir Series Photo
Video: Colin Farrell Returns as SUGAR in Season 2 Trailer for Apple Noir Series
by Josh Sharpe - May 28, 2026

John Sugar is back with a new case in the trailer for season two of the Apple TV series, starring Colin Farrell and Broadway alum Jin Ha. Check out the trailer now.
Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess Will Host The Tony Awards: Act One Photo
Laura Benanti and Tituss Burgess Will Host The Tony Awards: Act One
by Nicole Rosky - May 20, 2026

Tony Award-winner and five-time Tony Award nominee Laura Benanti and six-time Emmy and SAG-nominated actor, musician, and writer Tituss Burgess will host THE TONY AWARDS: ACT ONE. We have all of the details here!
Mark Brokaw Memorial To Be Hosted By Lucille Lortel Theatre Photo
Mark Brokaw Memorial To Be Hosted By Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026

Lucille Lortel Theatre to host memorial for stage director Mark Brokaw. Featuring appearances by Douglas Carter Beane, Santino Fontana, Robyn Goodman, David Grimm, Kenneth Lonergan, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Pinkleton, Amy Ryan, and Paula Vogel.
Michael Cerveris, Noah Robbins, Among Stage Stars Cast in New Tom McCarthy Film Photo
Michael Cerveris, Noah Robbins, Among Stage Stars Cast in New Tom McCarthy Film
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2026

A slew of stage actors have joined the cast of the upcoming film from Tom McCarthy, including Noah Robbins, Dylan Baker, and Michael Chernus, as well as Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris and Nina Arianda.
Video: Laura Benanti's Melania Trump Addresses Recent Press Conference on THE LATE SH Photo
Video: Laura Benanti's Melania Trump Addresses Recent Press Conference on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2026

On Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as the First Lady to shed some light on comments she made during a recent press conference. Watch Benanti
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026

On Wednesday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as First Lady Melania Trump to shed some light on her much-talked-about new film. Watch the segment now.
Photos: First Look at Colin Farrell, Jin Ha & More in SUGAR Season 2 Photo
Photos: First Look at Colin Farrell, Jin Ha & More in SUGAR Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Apple TV has unveiled a first look at the season two return of Sugar, the neo-noir detective drama starring Colin Farrell, Jin Ha, Laura Donnelly, and more. Check out new photos from the series now.
AN EVENING WITH LAURA BENANTI Concert is Coming to 92NY Photo
AN EVENING WITH LAURA BENANTI Concert is Coming to 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Laura Benanti, a one-night-only concert of musical theater and personal favorites with the Tony Award-winner.
Michael Keaton Named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals Photo
Michael Keaton Named 2026 Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Emmy-winner Michael Keaton as the recipient of its 2026 Man of the Year Award. The Man of the Year festivities will take place on Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment Photo
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 17, 2025

On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway's Laura Benanti brought her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump to the show, just in time for the holidays. Watch the segment where she speaks about her favorite holiday traditions, the recent demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and more.
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

The first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS officially opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre last night, Sunday, November 16. Check out a video from curtain call, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher, here! 
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike Photo
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2025

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti recently stopped by TODAY to discuss joining Season Four of the crime series Mayor of Kingstown, also speaking on the recent agreements with the Broadway League, which averted a potential Broadway strike. Watch the interview now.
Ari Aster's EDDINGTON to Make HBO Max Streaming Debut Next Month Photo
Ari Aster's EDDINGTON to Make HBO Max Streaming Debut Next Month
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025

A24’s Eddington, written and directed by Ari Aster, is set to make its streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on Friday, November 14. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, and Tony Award winner Deirdre O’Connell.
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW Photo
Video: Laura Benanti Returns as First Lady Melania Trump on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2025

During Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti reprised her fan-favorite performance as Melania Trump. Watch the clip now!
Photos: Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, and More at Opening Night of Josh Sharp's TA-DA! Photo
Photos: Cole Escola, Sadie Sink, and More at Opening Night of Josh Sharp's TA-DA!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2025

Josh Sharp's ta-da! officially opened Off-Broadway at the Greenwich House Theater on July 21. In attendance at opening night were Sadie Sink, Cole Escola, and more. Check out photos below!
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s Photo
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
Laura Benanti Will Make UK Premiere With Solo Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Photo
Laura Benanti Will Make UK Premiere With Solo Show at the Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti. In this show, Benanti blends side-splitting storytelling with original songs.
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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?

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Actress in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love, Love, Love, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Love, Love, Love, Performance (Obie Awards) for Love, Love, Love, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Steetcar Named Desire , Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Uncle Vanya.

What awards has Amy Ryan won?

Amy Ryan won an Obie Award for Performance for Love, Love, Love. --- *Note: I notice the original text appears incomplete (ending with "and .."). If you have the full list of awards and nominations, please provide it and I'll format the complete information in the same clean, readable way above.*

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