EXCLUSIVE: Win Win Clip
March 14th, 2011
Paul Giamatti and Amy Ryan try to remain calm while searching for their ward in Thomas McCarthy's latest comedy.
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Full Bio
The capable and effective actress Amy Ryan proved herself adept at a myriad of portrayals in many genres. Ryan was often, though not always, cast as a solid and dependable housewife, mother, or girlfriend, per her contributions to the 2004 Keane (as the impoverished single mother of a young girl, who unwittingly entrusts her daughter to a schizophrenic), the 2006 Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (as Albert Brooks' wife and straight man), and the 2005 Capote (as the wife of Chris Cooper's no-nonsense sheriff). On television, Ryan gained notice as Officer Beatrice "Beadie" Russell on the critically acclaimed HBO drama series The Wire.
In 2007, Ryan ascended several notches in terms of feature billing with her portrayal of Carolyn Cassady, the wife of 1950s icon Neal Cassady, in director Noah Buschel's eponymous biopic of the legendary beatnik. Ryan also tackled a small supporting role in the Steve Carell comedy Dan in Real Life. That same year, her work in two crime films catapulted her even further into the limelight. As the mother of the missing girl in Gone Baby Gone, Ryan earned rave reviews and dominated the year-end critics awards for Best Supporting Actress, garnering Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe, and Oscar nominations in the process. Her work as Ethan Hawke's dissatisfied ex-wife in Before the Devil Knows You're Dead helped cement her new status as a rising star. ~ Nathan Southern
In 2007, Ryan ascended several notches in terms of feature billing with her portrayal of Carolyn Cassady, the wife of 1950s icon Neal Cassady, in director Noah Buschel's eponymous biopic of the legendary beatnik. Ryan also tackled a small supporting role in the Steve Carell comedy Dan in Real Life. That same year, her work in two crime films catapulted her even further into the limelight. As the mother of the missing girl in Gone Baby Gone, Ryan earned rave reviews and dominated the year-end critics awards for Best Supporting Actress, garnering Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe, and Oscar nominations in the process. Her work as Ethan Hawke's dissatisfied ex-wife in Before the Devil Knows You're Dead helped cement her new status as a rising star. ~ Nathan Southern
ACTING CREDITS
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The Office TV (14 episodes)-
Goodbye Michael Scott
...Holly Flax (voice)
Apr 28, 2011 -
Garage Sale
...Holly Flax
Mar 24, 2011 -
Todd Packer
...Holly Flax
Feb 24, 2011 -
Threat Level Midnight
...Holly Flax
Feb 17, 2011 -
PDA
...Holly Flax
Feb 10, 2011 -
The Search
...Holly Flax
Feb 3, 2011
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Goodbye Michael Scott
...Holly Flax (voice)
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Win Win (2011) ...Jackie Flaherty
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In Treatment TV (2 episodes)-
Adele - Week Three
...Adele
Nov 9, 2010 -
Adele - Week Two
...Adele
Nov 2, 2010
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Adele - Week Three
...Adele
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Jack Goes Boating (2010) ...Connie
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HEADLINES
Amy Ryan Signs on for In Treatment's 3rd Season
June 3rd, 2010The Wire alum returns to HBO for the Gabriel Byrne series.