John Ryan facts for kids

"John Ryan" is a very common name! Many different people throughout history have been named John Ryan. This page helps you learn about some of the most famous or interesting people who share this name.

Writers and Artists

• John Ryan (artist) (1925–1993) was an Irish artist. He was also a broadcaster, publisher, and critic. He helped many other artists and writers.
• John Ryan (cartoonist) (1921–2009) was a British animator and cartoonist. He created many popular cartoon characters.
• Johnny Ryan (born 1970) is an American cartoonist. He is known for his unique alternative comics.

Military Heroes

• John Ryan (VC 1857) (1823–1858) was an Irish soldier. He received the Victoria Cross for his bravery. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for courage in the British military.
• John Ryan (VC 1863) (1839–1863) was another Irish soldier. He also earned the Victoria Cross for his incredible bravery.
• John Ryan (VC 1918) (1890–1941) was an Australian soldier. He was awarded the Victoria Cross during World War I.
• John Dale Ryan (1915–1983) was a general in the United States Air Force. He held important leadership roles in the Air Force.
• John R. Ryan (born 1945) is a former leader of the United States Naval Academy. He also served as Chancellor of SUNY, a large university system.

Business Leaders

• John Ryan (businessman) (born 1950) is known for his work in cosmetic surgery. He was also the chairman of a football club called Doncaster Rovers.
• John D. Ryan (industrialist) (1864–1933) was an American businessman. He was a very important figure in copper mining.
• John Ryan (printer) (1761–1847) is often called the "father of the press in British North America." He was very important in early printing.

Actors and Musicians

• John Joseph Patrick Ryan was the real name of American actor Jack Lord. He was famous for his roles in TV shows and movies.
• John P. Ryan (1936–2007) was an American film actor. He appeared in many movies.
• John Saint Ryan (born 1953) is a British actor. He is also known for his skills with horses.
• John Ryan (musician) (born 1987) is an American singer-songwriter. He is also a record producer, creating music for other artists.
• John Ryan (producer) (1928–2010) was a Canadian movie and TV producer. He helped bring many stories to the screen.

Political Figures

• John Ryan (British politician) (1940–2002) was a British politician. He was a Member of Parliament for the Labour Party.
• John Ryan (Irish politician) (1927–2014) was an Irish politician. He was a member of the Labour Party in Ireland.
• John Ryan (Australian politician) (1890–1974) was an Australian Senator. Senators are part of the government that makes laws.
• John Ryan (New Mexico politician) is an American state legislator in New Mexico. He helps make laws for his state.
• John F. Ryan (1848–1936) was a politician from Virginia in the United States.

Sports Stars

• John Ryan (athlete) (1893–1963) was an Irish Olympic athlete. He competed in the Olympic Games.
• John Ryan (footballer, born 1930) (1930–2008) was a Scottish football player.
• John Ryan (footballer, born 1947) (born 1947) is an English football player and manager.
• John Ryan (rugby union coach) (born 1939) was a coach for the Wales national rugby union team.
• John Ryan (swimmer) (born 1944) is an Australian Olympic swimmer.
• Blondy Ryan (John Collins Ryan, 1906–1959) was a baseball shortstop.
• John J. Ryan (1886–1950) was a head football coach at Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin.
• Johnny Ryan (baseball) (1853–1902) was a baseball player.
• John Ryan (rugby union, born 1988) is an Irish rugby union player.
• John Ryan (Australian rules footballer) (1909–1989) played Australian rules football for Essendon and Fitzroy.
• Johnny Ryan (Australian footballer) (born 1938) played Australian rules football for Richmond.
• Johnny Ryan (hurler, born 1914) (1914–1997) was a Tipperary hurler. Hurling is a fast-paced Irish sport.
• Johnny Ryan (hurler, born 1988) is also a Tipperary hurler.
• John Ryan (judoka) (born 1934) is an Irish judoka. Judo is a martial art and Olympic sport.
• Jon Ryan (born 1981) is an American football punter. He plays American football.
• John Ryan (jockey) was a jockey, known for his role in the 1859 Grand National horse race.

Other Notable People

• John A. Ryan (1869–1945) was an American Roman Catholic social reformer. He was also an economist and writer.
• Jack Ryan (FBI agent) (John C. Ryan, born 1938) was a former agent for the FBI. The FBI is a major law enforcement agency in the United States.
• John W. Ryan (1929–2011) was the fourteenth President of Indiana University. A university president leads the school.
• John Alphonsus Ryan (born 1952) is an Irish Catholic bishop and academic. He holds important roles in the church and in education.

See also

• Jack Ryan (disambiguation)
• Jon Ryan (born 1981), American football player