Amy Ryan

Birth Place: Queens, NY, USA

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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

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


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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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Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week

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Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway

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Review Roundup: DOUBT Returns To Broadway Starring Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan

The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 8, 2024

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Video: See How the Habits for DOUBT: A PARABLE on Broadway Were Made

Check out a video and learn about how the habits for Doubt: A Parable on Broadway were created.

DOUBT Announces Extension Ahead of Opening Night

Roundabout Theatre Company just announced by popular demand a one-week extension of the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt.

Video: Apple TV+ Unveils SUGAR Trailer Starring Colin Farrell

Watch the video trailer for SUGAR, starring and executive produced by Colin Farrell. The series stars Kirby ('Sandman”), Amy Ryan ('The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris ('Better Call Saul'), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler ('Don't Worry Darling”), and Alex Hernandez (“Invasion”).

Broadway Buying Guide: March 4, 2024- See the New Musicals of the Spring Season

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Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Video: Go Inside the Opening Celebration of DOUBT with Amy Ryan, Liev Schreiber & More

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Todd Haimes Theatre, where John Patrick Shanley's Doubt: A Parable celebrated its opening night. In this video, watch as the cast takes in the big night.

Photos: Inside DOUBT Cast and Creative Team's Opening Celebration

Doubt: A Parable officially opened on Broadway last night, February 29. Check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

Photos: The Cast of DOUBT: A PARABLE Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Doubt: A Parable officially opened on Broadway last night, February 29. The production plays a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway.  Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Video: Watch Highlights from DOUBT on Broadway

Previews are underway for Doubt: A Parable, which is getting ready to open on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14, 2024. Check out video highlights of the cast in action!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 28, 2024

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Photos: Amy Ryan & Liev Schreiber in DOUBT on Broadway

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Tyne Daly Expected to Make Full Recovery Following Hospitalization

Tyne Daly is expected to make a full recovery following her recent hospitalization and subsequent withdrawal from the Broadway production of Doubt. Read more about Daly here.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 7, 2024

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Oscar Nominee Amy Ryan to Replace Tyne Daly in DOUBT: A PARABLE on Broadway

Academy Award and two-time Tony nominee Amy Ryan will assume the role of “Sister Aloysius” in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Doubt: A Parable. Learn more about the production.

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 the following awards: 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 Streetcar 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 has won the Performance (Obie Awards) for Love, Love, Love and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.

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