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Amy Beth Dziewiontkowski, known professionally as Amy Ryan, is a critically-acclaimed American actress, having graced the stages of Broadway and screens of Hollywood. Her professional acting journey began as early as 1987, making her Broadway debut in 1993 in Wendy Wasserstein's 'The Sisters Rosensweig'. Notably, she earned Tony Award nominations for her spellbinding performances in 'Uncle Vanya' (2000), 'A Streetcar Named Desire' (2005), and 'Doubt: A Parable' (2024). A breakthrough in her career came with her captivating portrayal of a troubled single mother in the thriller 'Gone Baby Gone' (2007), earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She further appeared in films such as 'You Can Count on Me' (2000), 'Capote' (2005), 'Bridge of Spies' (2015), and psychological horror 'Beau Is Afraid' (2023). On the smaller screen, her roles in the HBO crime series 'The Wire' (2002–2008) and NBC sitcom 'The Office' (2008–2011) have cemented her as a proficient TV actress.
Born in New York, Ryan of Polish, Irish, and English descent, began her journey into the performing arts as a young woman. After her high school graduation, Ryan toured with a national production before spending a solid decade working in off-Broadway productions. Eventually, she chose her mother's maiden name as her stage name. Her Broadway debut in 1993 was soon followed by various television roles and continued critical acclaim for her stage performances. Then, she transitioned to film, gaining national attention for her role in 'Gone Baby Gone'. Later, she delivered acclaimed performances in 'Birdman' (2014), 'Bridge of Spies' (2015), and several notable theatre productions. Currently, she featured in the Hulu mystery comedy series 'Only Murders in the Building' (2021–2024), and the Apple TV+ mystery series 'Sugar' (2024).
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Given Name: Amy Beth Dziewiontkowski
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: May 3, 1968
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1987-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Eric Slovin
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Wolfs
Beau Is Afraid
Worth
Lost Girls
Strange But True
Late Night
Beautiful Boy
Abundant Acreage Available
Monster Trucks
The Infiltrator
Central Intelligence
Don Verdean
Bridge of Spies
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Breathe In
Escape Plan
Win Win
Jack Goes Boating
Keane
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