Jack Ryan — Patriot Games Character Profile

About Jack Ryan

CIA analyst and former Marine who prevents global crises through intelligence and courage.

Jack Ryan — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Strategic analysis, Firearms proficiency, Crisis negotiation, Tactical planning

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9.5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 9/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Jack Ryan appears in 6 titles

• The Hunt for Red October (1990) — character page
• Patriot Games (1992)
• Clear and Present Danger (1994) — character page
• The Sum of All Fears (2002) — character page
• Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) — character page
• Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Harrison Ford

Appears in

Patriot Games (1992)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Jack Ryan — Conflict Target — Annette (Polly Walker)

  Ryan identifies and neutralizes the female assassin.

• Jack Ryan — Conflict Informant — Watkins (Hugh Fraser)

  Ryan uncovers and confronts the traitor within Holmes's circle.

• Jack Ryan — Conflict Arch Enemy — Kevin O'Donnell (Patrick Bergin)

  Strategic opposition between the protagonist and terrorist leader.

• Jack Ryan — Alliance Ally — Lord William Holmes (James Fox)

  Gratitude and mutual protection following the London incident.

• Jack Ryan — Conflict Arch Enemy — Sean Miller (Sean Bean)

  Mutual hatred driving the central revenge plot.

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• Dr. Caroline "Cathy" Ryan (Anne Archer)
• Sally Ryan (Thora Birch)
• Sean Miller (Sean Bean)
• Marty Cantor (J.E. Freeman)
• Kevin O'Donnell (Patrick Bergin)
• Lord William Holmes (James Fox)
• Sissy (Berlinda Tolbert)
• Dennis Cooley (Alex Norton)
• Owens (Alun Armstrong)
• Ned Clark (Keith Campbell)
• First Aide (Pip Torrens)
• Annette (Polly Walker)