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Joan Ryan(1919-2000)

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Joan Ryan was born on 10 March 1919 in Hove, Sussex, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Theatre Night (1985), The Passing Show (1951) and Alexei Sayle's Stuff (1988). She died on 3 September 2000 in Wandsworth, London, England, UK.
BornMarch 10, 1919
DiedSeptember 3, 2000(81)
BornMarch 10, 1919
DiedSeptember 3, 2000(81)
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Known for

Theatre Night (1985)
Theatre Night
6.8
TV Series
  • Lady
Pat Kirkwood in The Passing Show (1951)
The Passing Show
TV Series
  • Singer
Alexei Sayle in Alexei Sayle's Stuff (1988)
Alexei Sayle's Stuff
7.7
TV Series
  • Actress
Play for Today (1970)
Play for Today
7.8
TV Series
  • Middle-aged couple

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Actress

  • Alexei Sayle in Alexei Sayle's Stuff (1988)
    Alexei Sayle's Stuff
    7.7
    TV Series
    • 1989
  • Theatre Night (1985)
    Theatre Night
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Lady
    • 1988
  • Tony Britton, Nigel Havers, and Dinah Sheridan in Don't Wait Up (1983)
    Don't Wait Up
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Lady Greshott
    • 1983–1987
  • Play for Today (1970)
    Play for Today
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Middle-aged couple
    • 1977
  • John Hurt in The Naked Civil Servant (1975)
    The Naked Civil Servant
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Mrs. Crisp
    • 1975
  • Pat Kirkwood in The Passing Show (1951)
    The Passing Show
    TV Series
    • Singer
    • 1953

Personal details

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  • Born
    • March 10, 1919
    • Hove, Sussex, England, UK
  • Died
    • September 3, 2000
    • Wandsworth, London, England, UK
  • Other works
    Stage musical: Passion Flower Hotel by John Barry & Trevor Peacock - playing Miss Abbott (Headmistress) at Prince of Wales Theatre, London.

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