Robert Lawrence "R. L." Ryan (October 29, 1946 – March 22, 1991) was an American actor. The heavyset character actor was best known for his supporting roles in a handful of

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s from the 1980s including cult classics '' The Toxic Avenger'', '' Eat and Run'', and '' Street Trash''. Ryan was sometimes credited as Pat Ryan Jr., Bob Ryan, Robert L. Ryan, or Pat Ryan. Ryan was born in

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, where he lived throughout his life up until his sudden death. In 1991, he died of a

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at age 44.

Filmography

Actor

*'' Fighting Back'' (1982) - Neighbor *'' The Toxic Avenger'' (1984) - Mayor Belgoody *'' Birdy'' (1984) - Joe Sagessa *'' Invasion U.S.A.'' (1985) - Construction Worker (uncredited) *''

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'' (1986) - Mr. Finley *'' Street Trash'' (1987) - Frank Schnizer *''

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'' (1987) - Pizzeria Manager *'' Eat and Run'' (1987) - Murray Creature *'' Forever, Lulu'' (1987) - Fat Man (final film role)

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* 1946 births 1991 deaths American male film actors Male actors from Pennsylvania 20th-century American male actors {{US-film-actor-1940s-stub