Eileen Ryan
Eileen Ryan is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The filmography runs to some 37 credits between film and television. Playing Mary in 'Magnolia' put her in front of the widest audience of the career. 'I Am Sam' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Eileen Ryan
20 Movies
17 Series
Eileen Ryan is one of the more persistent actresses of her generation who has rarely been away from the screen for long. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. Drama has been the most frequent territory. The filmography runs to some 37 credits between film and television. Playing Mary in 'Magnolia' put her in front of the widest audience of the career. 'I Am Sam' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Mary
Magnolia
1999
Plays Gladys
Eight Legged Freaks
2002
Plays Estelle Dawson
I Am Sam
2001
Plays Lily Littlepaugh
All the King's Men
2006
Plays Marilyn Buckman
Parenthood
1989
Plays Jean
The Pledge
2001
Plays Grandma
Feast
2005
Plays Frank's Grandmother
Rules Don't Apply
2016
Plays Nora
Mother and Child
2009
Plays Woman in shop
The Crossing Guard
1995
Plays Mrs. Smail
Benny & Joon
1993
Plays Lillian
Anywhere but Here
1999
Plays Annie Wright
Winter People
1989
Plays Grandma
At Close Range
1986
Plays Marie's Mother
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
2004
Plays Gloria
Give 'em Hell, Malone
2009
Plays Mrs. Baker
The Indian Runner
1991
Plays Estelle
Venus & Vegas
2010
Plays Gerta X
Judgment in Berlin
1988
Plays Betty
Collaborator
2011
TV Shows
Plays Betsy Fuller
Studio One
1948
Plays Mrs. Horvath
One Step Beyond
1959
Plays Miss Spencer
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
1959
Plays Rose Bennett
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Mrs. Kennedy
Little House on the Prairie
1974
Plays Eleanor Walters
Providence
1999
Plays Maura O'Connell
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Nora Reagan
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Barbara Dean
ER
1994
Plays Alice
Adventures in Paradise
1959
Plays Abigail Jones
Bonanza
1959
Plays Marjorie Reed
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Bria Tolson
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Marion
Private Practice
2007
Plays Mrs. Roth
Getting On
2013
Plays Lily Wyckoff
Matlock
1986
Plays Maddie Crowley
Arli$$
1996
Latest Trailers
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Rules Don't Apply
Full Filmography
Rules Don't Apply
Frank's Grandmother
2016
Film
Getting On
Mrs. Roth · 1 episode
2013–
TV
Collaborator
Betty
2011
Film
Venus & Vegas
Estelle
2010
Film
Mother and Child
Nora
2009
Film
Give 'em Hell, Malone
Gloria
2009
Film
Private Practice
Marion · 1 episode
2007–
TV
All the King's Men
Lily Littlepaugh
2006
Film
Feast
Grandma
2005
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eileen Ryan still alive?
Eileen Ryan passed away on October 9, 2022 at age 94.
What are the most famous roles of Eileen Ryan?
Eileen Ryan is best known for roles in Magnolia, I Am Sam, Eight Legged Freaks.
How many movies has Eileen Ryan been in?
Over a 65-year career (since 1957), Eileen Ryan has appeared in 20 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Eileen Ryan's first movie?
The career of Eileen Ryan began with The Defender (Studio One) (1957).
What is Eileen Ryan's most recent movie or series?
Eileen Ryan's most recent release is Rules Don't Apply, which premiered on November 23, 2016.
What TV shows has Eileen Ryan appeared in?
On television, Eileen Ryan has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Twilight Zone, Little House on the Prairie.
Eileen Ryan
1927-10-15 · New York City, New York, USA
Eileen Ryan (born Eileen Annucci, October 16, 1927 – October 9, 2022) was an American actress. She was the widow of actor and director Leo Penn, and the mother of actors Sean Penn, Chris Penn and singer Michael Penn.Eileen Ryan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia