Jack Ryan facts for kids
Jack Ryan is a name that can refer to several different people, especially athletes, and also some famous characters from books, movies, and video games. It's a common name, so sometimes it can be a bit confusing to know which Jack Ryan someone is talking about!
People Named Jack Ryan
Many people named Jack Ryan have become well-known, especially in the world of sports.
Sports Stars
- Baseball Players: Several professional baseball players have been named Jack Ryan.
* Jack Ryan (catcher) (1868–1952) played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and later coached baseball at the University of Virginia. * Jack Ryan (outfielder) (1905–1967) was an outfielder in MLB. * Jack Ryan (pitcher) (1884–1949) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Footballers: There have also been many footballers named Jack Ryan, both in English football and Australian rules football.
* Jack Ryan (English footballer) (born 1996) is an English footballer. * Jack Ryan (footballer, born 1873) (1873–1931) played Australian rules football for the St Kilda team. * Jack Ryan (footballer, born 1907) (1907–1959) played Australian rules football for Hawthorn. * Jack Ryan (footballer, born 1914) (1914–1976) played Australian rules football for Footscray and North Melbourne.
- Hurling and Gaelic Football: In Ireland, Jack Ryan is a common name for players of hurling and Gaelic football.
* Jack Ryan (Moneygall hurler) (born 1946) played hurling and Gaelic football for Tipperary. * Jack Ryan (Roscrea hurler) (born 1927) also played hurling for Tipperary.
- Other Sports Figures:
* Jack Ryan (streetball player) is an American streetball player, known for his skills in informal basketball games. * John J. Ryan (1886–1950), often called Jack, was a head football coach at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin.
Other Notable People
- Jack Ryan (designer) (1926–1991) was a talented designer.
- Jack Ryan (FBI agent) (born 1938) was a former agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which is a major law enforcement agency in the United States.
- Jack Ryan (politician) (born 1959) is a former candidate for United States Senator from Illinois.
Jack Ryan in Stories and Entertainment
The name Jack Ryan is also very famous because of characters in books, movies, and video games.
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
One of the most well-known characters named Jack Ryan was created by the author Tom Clancy. This Jack Ryan is a fictional character who starts as a historian and analyst for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He later becomes a high-ranking government official, even the President of the United States, in the books. He is known for his intelligence and his ability to solve complex global problems.
- Film Series: The character of Jack Ryan has been featured in several popular movies.
* Jack Ryan (film series) includes movies like The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, and The Sum of All Fears. Different actors have played Jack Ryan in these films. * Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is a 2014 film that tells an original story about a younger Jack Ryan.
- TV Series: The character also has his own television show.
* Jack Ryan (TV series) is an Amazon Video series that shows Jack Ryan as a former Marine who becomes a CIA analyst.
Other Fictional Characters
- Video Game Character: Jack Ryan is also a character in the BioShock video game series. In the first BioShock game, the main character is named Jack.
- Elmore Leonard Novels: Jack Ryan is the main character in a series of novels by author Elmore Leonard, including the book Unknown Man No. 89.
