Timothy Thomas Ryan (July 5, 1899 – October 22, 1956) was an American performer and film actor. His wife,

Irene Ryan Irene Ryan (born Irene Noblitt, Noblett, or Noblette; October 17, 1902 – April 26, 1973) was an American actress and comedienne who found success in vaudeville, radio, film, television, and Broadway. She is most widely known for her p ...

, who later played Granny on ''

The Beverly Hillbillies ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family ...

'', and he were a show-business team who performed on Broadway, in films, and on radio. They made short films for

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in the mid-1930s based on their

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act. They were married from 1922 to 1942. Even after their divorce in 1942, the couple occasionally worked together. In the 1940s, Ryan found opportunities at

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, where he acted in films and wrote screenplays. In films of the 1940s and the early 1950s, Ryan appeared onscreen playing numerous roles as policemen, newspaper editors, and detectives. He was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, to Edward and Hannah (McGeehan) Ryan, and died in

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at the age of 57.

Selected filmography

* '' Brother Orchid'' (1940) - Turkey Malone * '' Private Affairs'' (1940) - Bartender Harry * ''

Third Finger, Left Hand "Third Finger, Left Hand" may refer to: * ''Third Finger, Left Hand'' (film), 1940 American romantic comedy film * "Third Finger, Left Hand" (song), 1972 song by The Pearls {{disambiguation ...

'' (1940) - Third Mate on Ship (uncredited) * ''

I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now ''I'm Nobody's Sweetheart Now'' is a 1940 American romantic comedy directed by Arthur Lubin and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Constance Moore and Helen Parrish. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Plot Football player Tod Lowell is ...

'' (1940) - Judge Saunders * ''

Hullabaloo Hubbabaloo or hullaballoo may refer to: * Hullabaloo (band), a punk band * Hullabaloo (song), a 1990 single by Absent Friends * Hullabaloo (festival), a music festival at the University of California San Diego * ''Hullabaloo'' (film), a 1940 film ...

'' (1940) - Skee Golf Concessionaire (uncredited) * '' Where Did You Get That Girl?'' (1941) - Police Inspector * '' Lucky Devils'' (1941) - K.W. Momsen * ''

Maisie Was a Lady ''Maisie Was a Lady'' is a 1941 American comedy-drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin and is the fourth in a series of ten films starring Ann Sothern as good-hearted showgirl Maisie Ravier. Plot When wealthy drunkard Bob Rawlston causes Maisie ...

'' (1941) - Second Barker (uncredited) * ''

The Strawberry Blonde ''The Strawberry Blonde'' is a 1941 American romantic comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh, starring James Cagney and Olivia de Havilland, and featuring Rita Hayworth, Alan Hale, Jack Carson, and George Tobias. Set in New York City aroun ...

'' (1941) - Streetcleaner Foreman (uncredited) * '' A Man Betrayed'' (1941) - Mr. Wilson, Insurance Agent * '' The Penalty'' (1941) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * '' Dead Men Tell'' (1941) - Red Eye Bartender (uncredited) * '' Pot o' Gold'' (1941) - Snooky (uncredited) * '' Sis Hopkins'' (1941) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

Angels with Broken Wings ''Angels with Broken Wings'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and starring Jane Frazee and Binnie Barnes. It was released by Republic Pictures Republic Pictures Corporation (currently held under Melange Pictures, ...

'' (1941) - (uncredited) * '' San Antonio Rose'' (1941) - Gus (uncredited) * '' Sweetheart of the Campus'' (1941) - Football Coach (uncredited) * '' Hurricane Smith'' (1941) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Citadel of Crime ''Citadel of Crime'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by George Sherman and written by Don Ryan. The film stars Robert Armstrong, Frank Albertson, Linda Hayes, Russell Simpson, Richard "Skeets" Gallagher and William Haade. The film wa ...

'' (1941) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''Ice-Capades'' (1941) - Jackson * '' Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day'' (1941) - Piano Mover (uncredited) * ''

Harmon of Michigan ''Harmon of Michigan'' is a 1941 American film starring Anita Louise and Larry Parks. Ostensibly a biopic about University of Michigan football player Tom Harmon's post-collegiate career as a coach, it was actually filmed immediately upon his gr ...

'' (1941) - Flash Regan * ''

Two Latins from Manhattan ''Two Latins from Manhattan'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and starring Joan Davis, Jinx Falkenburg, and Joan Woodbury. Cast list * Joan Davis as Joan Daley * Jinx Falkenburg as Jinx Terry * Joan Woodbury as ...

'' (1941) - Police Sergeant * '' You'll Never Get Rich'' (1941) - Cop ticketing Curtis (uncredited) * '' It Started with Eve'' (1941) - Tom - Assistant Editor (uncredited) * '' Last of the Duanes'' (1941) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Three Girls About Town'' (1941) - Singing Drunk * '' Public Enemies'' (1941) - Trumbull * '' I Wake Up Screaming'' (1941) - Detective (uncredited) * '' The Devil Pays Off'' (1941) - First Mate (uncredited) * '' Rise and Shine'' (1941) - Doorman (uncredited) * '' Melody Lane'' (1941) - Police Sergeant * '' Bedtime Story'' (1941) - Mac * ''

Ball of Fire ''Ball of Fire'' is a 1941 American screwball comedy film directed by Howard Hawks and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. This Samuel Goldwyn Productions film (originally distributed by RKO) concerns a group of professors laboring t ...

'' (1941) - Motor Cop * '' Don't Get Personal'' (1942) - Traffic Cop * '' Blue, White and Perfect'' (1942) - Barney - Cop (uncredited) * '' Blondie Goes to College'' (1942) - Mr. Higby, Football Coach (uncredited) * '' Nazi Agent'' (1942) - Officer (uncredited) * '' Mr. and Mrs. North'' (1942) - O'Toole the Fingerprint Man (uncredited) * ''

Pardon My Stripes ''Pardon My Stripes'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by John H. Auer and written by Lawrence Kimble and Stuart Palmer. The film stars William "Bill" Henry, Sheila Ryan, Edgar Kennedy, Harold Huber, Paul Hurst and Cliff Nazarro. The fi ...

'' (1942) - Speed Wilson (uncredited) * '' A Tragedy at Midnight'' (1942) - Police Commissioner (uncredited) * '' Yokel Boy'' (1942) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' Secret Agent of Japan'' (1942) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''Butch Minds the Baby'' (1942) - Mike (uncredited) * ''

The Courtship of Andy Hardy ''The Courtship of Andy Hardy'' is a 1942 film, part of the Andy Hardy series. It gave an early role to Donna Reed although Mickey Rooney had lobbied for his then-wife Ava Gardner to have her part. Within a few months of the film's release, she ...

'' (1942) - Police Officer Farrell (uncredited) * '' This Time for Keeps'' (1942) - Professor Diz (uncredited) * ''

This Gun for Hire ''This Gun for Hire'' is a 1942 American film noir crime film directed by Frank Tuttle and starring Veronica Lake, Robert Preston, Laird Cregar, and Alan Ladd. It is based on the 1936 novel '' A Gun for Sale'' by Graham Greene (published in ...

'' (1942) - Weems - Guard (uncredited) * ''

Sweetheart of the Fleet ''Sweetheart of the Fleet'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and written by Albert Duffy, Maurice Tombragel and Ned Dandy. The film stars Joan Davis, Jinx Falkenburg, Joan Woodbury, Blanche Stewart, Elvia Allman and Wil ...

'' (1942) - Gordon Crouse * ''

Tortilla Flat ''Tortilla Flat'' (1935) is an early John Steinbeck novel set in Monterey, California. The novel was the author's first clear critical and commercial success. The book portrays a group of 'paisanos'—literally, countrymen—a small band of er ...

'' (1942) - Rupert Hogan (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1942) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Just Off Broadway'' (1942) - Bus Tour Guide (uncredited) * '' The Man in the Trunk'' (1942) - Auctioneer * '' Get Hep to Love'' (1942) - Detective Tucker * ''

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'' (1942) - Keystone Cop (uncredited) * ''

Stand By All Networks ''Stand by All Networks'' is a 1942 American thriller film directed by Lew Landers and starring Florence Rice, John Beal and Margaret Hayes.Shull p.248 The films sets were designed by Lionel Banks. Synopsis Before Pearl Harbor, a radio reporter ...

'' (1942) - Police Inspector Ryan * ''

Strictly in the Groove ''Strictly in the Groove'' is a 1942 American musical comedy film directed by Vernon Keays. It is built around musical numbers, experienced comedy acts and guest stars. Plot A jive-talking college student tries to organize a swing-music show ...

'' (1942) - Professor Blake * '' Stand by for Action'' (1942) - Lt. Tim Ryan * '' Reveille with Beverly'' (1943) - Mr. Kennedy * '' Two Weeks to Live'' (1943) - Thrill-a-Minute Higgens (uncredited) * '' Hit Parade of 1943'' (1943) - Brownie May * ''

Redhead from Manhattan ''Redhead from Manhattan'' is a 1943 comedy film directed by Lew Landers and written by Joseph Hoffman. The film stars Lupe Vélez in one of her last screen appearances, Michael Duane, Tim Ryan, Gerald Mohr, Lillian Yarbo and Arthur Loft. The f ...

'' (1943) - Mike Glendon * ''

Sarong Girl ''Sarong Girl'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and written by Charles R. Marion, Arthur Hoerl and Tim Ryan. The film stars Ann Corio, Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, Mantan Moreland, William Henry, Damian O'Flynn and Jo ...

'' (1943) - Tim Raynor * '' Melody Parade'' (1943) - Happy Harrington * '' Mystery of the 13th Guest'' (1943) - Police Lt. Burke * '' Riding High'' (1943) - Jones (uncredited) * ''

The Sultan's Daughter ''The Sultan's Daughter'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and written by Milton Raison and Tim Ryan. The film stars Ann Corio, Charles Butterworth, Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, Edward Norris and Fortunio Bonanova. The film w ...

'' (1943) - Tim * '' Swingtime Johnny'' (1943) - Sparks * '' Swing Out the Blues'' (1943) - Judge Dudley Gordon * '' True to Life'' (1943) - Mr. Mammal (uncredited) * ''

Her Primitive Man ''Her Primitive Man'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and written by Michael Fessier and Ernest Pagano. The film stars Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, Robert Benchley, Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, Stephanie B ...

'' (1944) - House Detective (uncredited) * ''

Hot Rhythm ''Hot Rhythm'' is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Robert Lowery, Dona Drake, and the radio and vaudeville team of Tim and Irene ( Tim Ryan and Irene Ryan). Plot J. P. O'Hara (Tim Ryan) owns the Beaco ...

'' (1944) - Mr. O'Hara * '' And the Angels Sing'' (1944) - Stage-Door Man (uncredited) * '' Detective Kitty O'Day'' (1944) - Inspector Clancy * '' Kansas City Kitty'' (1944) - Dave Clark * '' Shadow of Suspicion'' (1944) - Everett G. Northrup * '' Crazy Knights'' (1944) - Grogan * '' Hi, Beautiful'' (1944) - Babcock * ''

Adventures of Kitty O'Day ''Adventures of Kitty O'Day'' is a 1945 American comedy mystery film directed by William Beaudine and starring Jean Parker, Peter Cookson and Tim Ryan. It was a sequel to the 1944 film ''Detective Kitty O'Day''. The two films were an attempt to c ...

'' (1945) - Inspector Clancy * ''

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'' (1945) - Police Inspector O'Hara * '' Rockin' in the Rockies'' (1945) - Tom Trove * ''

Swingin' on a Rainbow ''Swingin' on a Rainbow'' is a 1945 American film directed by William Beaudine and starring Jane Frazee. It includes the final film appearance of Harry Langdon. Plot At a radio station run by Thomas Marsden, a songwriter, Jimmy Rhodes, skip ...

'' (1945) - Hustun Greer * '' Detour'' (1945) - Nevada Diner Proprietor * ''

Who's Guilty? ''Who's Guilty?'' is a 1945 American film serial. It was the 28th of 57 serials released by Columbia Pictures. ''Who's Guilty?'' was a rare attempt at a whodunit mystery film in serial form. The serial's villain (The Voice) was designed to look ...

'' (1945) - Duke Ellis * '' Idea Girl'' (1946) - Ken Williams (uncredited) * '' Two Sisters from Boston'' (1946) - Mr. Dibson (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1946) - Foggy * '' Till the End of Time'' (1946) - Steve Sumpter (uncredited) * '' Wife Wanted'' (1946) - Bartender * ''

Bringing Up Father ''Bringing Up Father'' is an American comic strip created by cartoonist George McManus. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, it ran for 87 years, from January 2, 1913, to May 28, 2000. The strip was later titled ''Jiggs and Maggie'' (or ''M ...

'' (1946) - Dinty Moore * '' Blondie's Holiday'' (1947) - Mike * '' High Barbaree'' (1947) - Ringmaster (uncredited) * '' News Hounds'' (1947) - editor John 'Bullfrog' Burke * '' The Unfinished Dance'' (1947) - Moose (uncredited) * '' Merton of the Movies'' (1947) - Mammoth Studio's Night guard (uncredited) * ''

Cass Timberlane ''Cass Timberlane'' is a 1947 romantic drama film starring Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner and Zachary Scott and directed by George Sidney. It was based on the 1945 novel ''Cass Timberlane: A Novel of Husbands and Wives'' by Sinclair Lewis, which was ...

'' (1947) - Police Officer Charlie Ellis (uncredited) * '' Body and Soul'' (1947) - Jack Shelton (uncredited) * '' Jiggs and Maggie in Society'' (1947) - Dinty Moore * '' Half Past Midnight'' (1948) - Amos the Bartender (uncredited) * '' Shanghai Chest'' (1948) - Police Lt. Mike Ruark * '' Beyond Glory'' (1948) - Partier Punched by Rocky (uncredited) * ''

The Golden Eye ''The Golden Eye'' is a 1948 American film directed by William Beaudine and starring Roland Winters in his fourth appearance as Charlie Chan. The film is also known as ''Charlie Chan in Texas'' (Belgian English title) and ''Charlie Chan in the G ...

'' (1948) - Lt. Mike Ruark, aka "Vincent O'Brien" * '' The Luck of the Irish'' (1948) - Patrolman Clancy (uncredited) * ''

Jiggs and Maggie in Court ''Jiggs and Maggie in Court'' is a 1948 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Joe Yule, Renie Riano and George McManus.Marshall, Wendy L. ''William Beaudine: From Silents to Television''. Scarecrow Press, 2005. p. 336. . I ...

'' (1948) - Dinty Moore * '' Force of Evil'' (1948) - Johnson (uncredited) * ''

Miss Mink of 1949 ''Miss Mink of 1949'' is a 1949 American comedy film directed by Glenn Tryon (his last film as a director) and written by Arnold Belgard. It stars Jimmy Lydon, Lois Collier (in her final film role), Richard Lane, Barbara Brown, Paul Guilfoyle a ...

'' (1949) - Police Sgt. Clancy (uncredited) * '' Shamrock Hill'' (1949) - Uncle * ''

Alias Nick Beal ''Alias Nick Beal'' is a 1949 American film noir mystery film retelling of the Faust myth directed by John Farrow and starring Ray Milland, Audrey Totter and Thomas Mitchell (although third-billed, Mitchell plays the leading role). The picture ...

'' (1949) - Detective Dodds (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) - Al - Kansas City Manager (uncredited) * ''

The Stratton Story ''The Stratton Story'' is a 1949 American biographical film directed by Sam Wood that tells the true story of Monty Stratton, a Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Chicago White Sox from 1934 to 1938. The film is the first of three ...

'' (1949) - Man Playing Slot Machine (uncredited) * ''

Sky Dragon ''Sky Dragon'' (also titled ''Murder in the Air'') is a 1949 American mystery film, the sixth in which Roland Winters portrayed Charlie Chan. Directed by Lesley Selander, it is the last Chan film in the long-running series that originated in 193 ...

'' (1949) - Lt. Mike Ruark * ''

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'' (1949) - The Drunk (uncredited) * '' Forgotten Women'' (1949) - Harry * '' Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters'' (1949) - Dinty Moore * ''

Red, Hot and Blue ''Red, Hot and Blue'' is a stage musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. It premiered on Broadway in 1936 and introduced the popular song " It's De-Lovely," sung by Ethel Merman and Bob H ...

'' (1949) - Brad Williams - Stranger (uncredited) * '' Dear Wife'' (1949) - Police Officer Simmons (uncredited) * ''

Jiggs and Maggie Out West ''Jiggs and Maggie Out West'' is a 1950 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Joe Yule, Renie Riano and George McManus. It was the final film in the '' Jiggs and Maggie'' film series, featuring the adventures of a bickeri ...

'' (1950) - Dinty Moore * '' Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang'' (1950) - Specs' Father (uncredited) * ''

The Asphalt Jungle ''The Asphalt Jungle'' is a 1950 American film noir heist film directed by John Huston. Based on the 1949 novel of the same name by W. R. Burnett, it tells the story of a jewel robbery in a Midwestern city. The film stars Sterling Hayden and ...

'' (1950) - Jack, police clerk (uncredited) * '' Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance'' (1950) - Bentley * '' The Petty Girl'' (1950) - Durkee - Producer #1 (uncredited) * '' My Blue Heaven'' (1950) - Cop (uncredited) * '' To Please a Lady'' (1950) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

Cuban Fireball ''Cuban Fireball'' is a 1951 American musical film directed by William Beaudine William Washington Beaudine (January 15, 1892 – March 18, 1970) was an American film actor and director. He was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, turn ...

'' (1951) - Detective Bacon * ''All That I Have'' (1951) - Ben Renson * ''

Crazy Over Horses ''Crazy Over Horses'' is a 1951 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on November 18, 1951 by Monogram Pictures and is the twenty-fourth film in the series. Plot Louie is owed money by a stable-owner and sends Slip and the ...

'' (1951) - Flynn * '' Here Come the Marines'' (1952) - Sheriff Benson * ''

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'' (1952) - Sam * ''

No Holds Barred No holds barred or No Holds Barred may refer to: * ''No Holds Barred'' (1952 film), a film starring The Bowery Boys * ''No Holds Barred'' (1989 film), a film starring Hulk Hogan * ''No Holds Barred'' (Biohazard album) (1997) * ''No Holds Barred ...

'' (1952) - Mr. Hunter * '' The Marksman'' (1953) - Stagecoach Driver * ''

From Here to Eternity ''From Here to Eternity'' is a 1953 American drama romance war film directed by Fred Zinnemann, and written by Daniel Taradash, based on the 1951 novel of the same name by James Jones. The picture deals with the tribulations of three U.S. ...

'' (1953) - Sergeant Pete Karelsen * '' Hot News'' (1953) - Ringside Fight Announcer (uncredited) * '' Private Eyes'' (1953) - Andy the Cop * '' Fighting Trouble'' (1956) - Ray Vance * ''The Cruel Tower'' (1956) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' The Buster Keaton Story'' (1957) - Studio Policeman * '' Beau James'' (1957) - Captain of Police (uncredited) (final film role)

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