Paul Ryan (June 11, 1945 – April 23, 2015), born Bernard Paul Feldman, was an American actor, producer and television personality. His television roles included bit parts in ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Mission: Impossible'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. His film appearances include ''

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'' (1978), '' The Promise'' (1979), '' Star 80'' (1983), and '' Fast Forward'' (1985). Ryan also worked as a correspondent for ''

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'' and '' KTLA Morning News''. Additionally, he hosted ''The Paul Ryan Show'' (1977-1992), an interview program in which Ryan interviewed a variety of guests from media, entertainment, and the arts, including

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and

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Death

Ryan died at the

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of leukemia in 2015, aged 69.

Partial filmography

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Butterflies Are Free ''Butterflies Are Free'' is a 1972 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Milton Katselas from a screenplay by Leonard Gershe, based on Gershe's 1969 play. The film stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart, and Edward Albert. It follows ...

'' (1972) – Man in Mod Shop (uncredited) *''

'' (1978) – 1st Technician *'' Starhops'' (1978) – Norman *'' The Promise'' (1979) – Doctor Fenton *'' The Last Word'' (1979) – Denise's Date *'' Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen'' (1981) – Masten *'' Star 80'' (1983) – Radio Interviewer *'' Fast Forward'' (1985) – Staffer *'' High Strung'' (1991) – Game Show Host

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