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Michael Ryan, actor
Actor

Michael Ryan: Movies & Box Office

films
26
as director
2
on screen
1964–2026
box office
$8.59M
average score
51
Career at a glance

Michael Ryan's Career in Numbers

Michael Ryan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Ryan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Strangler (1964) to The Dresden Sun (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Michael Ryan Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 1
  2. 1980s 2
  3. 1990s 5
  4. 2000s 7
  5. 2010s 9
  6. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Michael Ryan's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Michael Ryan Movies by Genre

  • Tv movie 6
  • Thriller 5
  • Action 3
  • Horror 3
  • Drama 3
  • Comedy 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Crime 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Romance 1

Tv movie is the genre Michael Ryan has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of thriller (5).

Michael Ryan Career Milestones

First film
The Strangler 1964
Biggest box office hit
White Noise 2: The Light $8.53M worldwide
Best-rated film
A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery Movie Echo Score 66
Newest film
The Dresden Sun 2026
26 credits

Michael Ryan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Michael Ryan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 24 as actor. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Michael Ryan

2
  1. 2026 The Dresden Sun (2026) movie poster The Dresden Sun Action
  2. 2019 Interpreters (2019) movie poster Interpreters Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 35

Michael Ryan Movies as an Actor

24
  1. 2020 A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery (2020) movie poster A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery as Donovan Fletcher · Tv movie Movie Echo Score: 66
  2. 2018 Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder In D Minor (2018) movie poster Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder In D Minor as Conrad Siles · Crime
  3. 2017 The Great Unwashed (2017) movie poster The Great Unwashed as Toni · Comedy
  4. 2017 Walking the Dog (2017) movie poster Walking the Dog as Dan · Tv movie
  5. 2016 A Wish for Christmas (2016) movie poster A Wish for Christmas as Mr. Williams · Tv movie
  6. 2015 Fatal Memories (2015) movie poster Fatal Memories as Stewart Martin · Tv movie
  7. 2013 Dug Up (2013) movie poster Dug Up as Zombie · Horror
  8. 2012 Kelly + Victor (2012) movie poster Kelly + Victor as Pete Tucker · Drama
  9. 2010 Dear Mr. Gacy (2010) movie poster Dear Mr. Gacy as Frank Moss · Thriller
  10. 2008 The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) movie poster The Art of War II: Betrayal as Senator Phillips · Action
  11. 2008 Love Sick: Secrets of a Sex Addict (2008) movie poster Love Sick: Secrets of a Sex Addict as John Fedder · Tv movie
  12. 2007 White Noise 2: The Light (2007) movie poster White Noise 2: The Light as Homeless Man · Thriller
  13. 2006 Satan’s Playground (2006) movie poster Satan’s Playground as Whipping Boy · Horror
  14. 2006 Absolute Zero (2006) movie poster Absolute Zero as Jeff · Action
  15. 2005 Subzero (2005) movie poster Subzero as Major Martin Cook · Thriller
  16. 2002 Revengers Tragedy (2002) movie poster Revengers Tragedy as 1st thug · Drama
  17. 1999 Dockers (1999) movie poster Dockers as Thomas Walton · Tv movie
  18. 1997 Our Mother’s Murder (1997) movie poster Our Mother’s Murder as Tony Morrell · Drama
  19. 1996 Profile for Murder (1996) movie poster Profile for Murder as Andy Sachs · Thriller
  20. 1995 Malicious (1995) movie poster Malicious as Mitchell James · Thriller
  21. 1990 It (1990) movie poster It as Tom Rogan · Mystery
  22. 1989 Big Man on Campus (1989) movie poster Big Man on Campus as Delivery Man · Comedy
  23. 1980 Twelfth Night (1980) movie poster Twelfth Night as Curio · Romance
  24. 1964 The Strangler (1964) movie poster The Strangler as Detective Mel Posner · Horror
FAQ

Michael Ryan: Questions & Answers

How many movies Michael Ryan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Michael Ryan been in?

Michael Ryan is credited on 26 films, from 1964 to 2026. 24 of them as an actor and 2 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Michael Ryan's highest-grossing movie?

White Noise 2: The Light (2007) is Michael Ryan's biggest box office hit, with $8.53M worldwide, ahead of The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) ($61.8K). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Ryan's movies have made $8.59M.

Michael Ryan's biggest hits

What is the best Michael Ryan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Ryan's best-rated film is A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery (2020) with a score of 66, followed by Interpreters (2019) (35).

Best Michael Ryan movies, ranked

What is Michael Ryan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Michael Ryan's filmography is The Dresden Sun (2026), which Michael Ryan directed.

Who does Michael Ryan work with most often?

Michael Ryan shares the most films with Eric Keenleyside (2 films) and Jill Morrison (2 films).

The Best Michael Ryan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 26 credits.

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