John P. Ryan

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Characters played by John P. Ryan

Buzz Bronski — Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

Gotham mobster targeted by the Phantasm alongside Sol.

Mickey Malnato — Bound (1996)

Mickey Malnato is Caesar's mob associate who arrives after Caesar claims that Gino has not appeared. Violet deceives him with a false story about a hospital visit, then calls him to accuse Caesar of stealing the money. Mickey believes Violet and offers her a relationship, which she rejects.

Jennings — Best of the Best (1989)

Associate involved in the U.S. tournament team logistics.

Ranken — Runaway Train (1985)

Ranken is the cruel warden of Stonehaven and Manny's archenemy. He had Manny confined in solitary, recognizes that the escapees are fleeing by rail, and arrives by helicopter to pursue them. After boarding the lead engine, he is beaten and handcuffed by Manny, who then chooses to die rather than return to Ranken's prison.

Nathan White — Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987)

Wealthy publisher who hires Paul to dismantle LA drug cartels.

Dr. Mort Schneider — Futureworld (1976)

Delos security doctor monitoring guests and enforcing cloning protocols.

Kennedy — The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)

Katz's assistant who attempts to blackmail Frank and Cora for $10,000 in exchange for keeping silent about their crime. His threat escalates the tension but is ultimately neutralized by Frank.

Mr. Hardin — Class of 1999 (1990)

Robot history teacher who kills Sonny and orchestrates cover-ups.

Si — The Missouri Breaks (1976)

Si is a member of Tom Logan's gang and becomes another target in Robert E. Lee Clayton's campaign against the rustlers. Clayton shoots Si while Si is attempting to have sex with a farmer's adulterous wife. His death further reduces Tom Logan's gang and reveals Clayton's willingness to strike during vulnerable private moments.

Frank Davis — It's Alive (1974)

Frank Davis is a successful public-relations consultant and Lenore Davis's husband, whose newborn son becomes a murderous mutant. After losing his job and joining the search, Frank initially denies the child is his, but later protects him, apologizes, and begs the police to study rather than kill him.

Charles Mackley — Dillinger (1973)

A member of Dillinger's gang participating in early robberies. He is killed or lost during a robbery in East Chicago, forcing the gang to scatter temporarily.

Coslough — The Last Flight of Noah's Ark (1980)

A member of the aviation/ground crew involved in the B-29 mission. Assists with pre-flight preparations and cargo loading, though his specific role is not detailed in the narrative.

Career Overview

John P. Ryan has 60 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently It's Alive Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Bound, Death Wish 4: The Crackdown, It's Alive. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
60
Birth Date
1936-07-30
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1701301), public domain (CC0).