Ryan — Poltergeist Character Profile

About Ryan

Paranormal investigator assisting the Freelings.

Ryan — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Ghost hunting, Equipment operation, Tactical planning

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Lawson

Appears in

Poltergeist (1982)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Ryan — Alliance Teammate — Diane Freeling (JoBeth Williams)

  Ryan acts as a dedicated paranormal investigator supporting Diane's fight.

• Ryan — Alliance Teammate — Dr. Lesh (Beatrice Straight)

  Dr. Lesh and Ryan work together as a professional investigation team.

• Ryan — Alliance Teammate — Tangina Barrons (Zelda Rubinstein)

  Ryan supports Tangina's spiritual work and helps maintain the ritual perimeter.

• Ryan — Social Neighbor — Neighbor (Joseph Walsh)

  Allan Graf's character notes Ryan's professional presence.

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