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Meg Ryan

American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1961 · age 64

Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra, known professionally as Meg Ryan, is an American actress. Known for playing quirky, charismatic women since the late 1980s, Ryan is particularly recognized for her leading roles in romantic comedies, a genre she dominated during the 1990s.

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A life in dates

2023What Happens LaterFilm, Director, Writer2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSeries2011Billy on the StreetSeries2009Serious MoonlightFilm, Louise2007In the Land of WomenFilm, Sarah Hardwicke2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!SeriesIn the CutFilm, 2003Frannie Avery2002Desert SaintsFilm, Producer2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries, Meg RyanHanging UpFilm, 2000Eve Mozell Marks1997The ViewSeriesAddicted to LoveFilm, 1997Maggie1995Crystal AwardAwardFrench KissFilm, 1995Producer1994Hasty Pudding Woman of the YearAward1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeriesFlesh and BoneFilm, 1993Kay Davies1991The DoorsFilm, Pamela Courson1990Joe Versus the VolcanoFilm, DeDe / Angelica / Patricia Graynamore1989The SimpsonsSeries, Dr. Swanson (voice)1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSeriesD.O.A.Film, 1988Sydney Fuller1986Armed and DangerousFilm, Maggie Cavanaugh1982NatureSeries, Host1981Rich and FamousFilm, Debby Blake, 18 Years1961Born19 November 1961

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Known for

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  • Anastasia 1997
  • When Harry Met Sally... 1989
  • The Doors 1991
  • Top Gun 1986
  • City of Angels 1998

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Filmography 40

88 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Awards

Crystal Award1995
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year1994

About this person

Dubbed "America's Sweetheart" by the media, she became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars of the latter decade.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1961 · age 64

In the same film or series as Meg

Selma BlairAlso in My Mom's New Boyfriend (2008)Ray BradburyAlso in Rich and Famous (1981)Kerry WashingtonAlso in Against the Ropes (2004)Philip Seymour HoffmanAlso in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)Hugh JackmanAlso in Kate & Leopold (2001)