Tim Ryan

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Characters played by Tim Ryan

Barney - Cop — Blue, White and Perfect (1942)

A police officer named Barney who appears briefly.

Tim — The Sultan's Daughter (1943)

An American entertainer stranded in Araband alongside Jimmy. Drawn into palace politics, he is manipulated by the advisor Kuda to help persuade Patra to sign over oil leases.

Lt. Mike Ruark — The Shanghai Chest (1948)

Police lieutenant assisting with the triple murder investigation.

John 'Bullfrog' Burke — News Hounds (1947)

Associate or informant in newspaper-themed films

Mr. Kennedy (uncredited) — Reveille with Beverly (1943)

The blustery station owner who dislikes jive music and prefers classical programming. He initially opposes Beverly's musical preferences, setting the stage for her eventual success with the military-themed show.

Bartender (Uncredited) — Dead Men Tell (1941)

Bartender at the waterfront bar, minor role.

Farrell (uncredited) — The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942)

Uncredited minor character, likely a background role.

Bentley — Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance (1950)

Boxing event attendee or associate who interacts with the cast.

Vincent O'Brien / Lt. Mike Ruark — The Golden Eye (1948)

A police lieutenant who oversees official investigations, often maintaining a respectful but competitive dynamic with Chan regarding case jurisdiction and procedural methods.

Detective Tucker — Get Hep to Love (1942)

Detective Tucker is the detective Aunt Addie sends to follow Miss Roberts back to the small town after becoming suspicious. He hears Doris perform at the recital and recognizes her, bringing the search for the missing singer into the story's final conflict over where Doris will live.

Harry — Forgotten Women (1949)

Harry is the bartender at the bar where Kate Allison, Ruth Marshall, and Clair Dunning spend time. The women bend his ear as they talk through their troubles, making his bar the gathering place that connects their relationship stories.

Foggy — Dark Alibi (1946)

Character in the Dark Alibi case.

Career Overview

Tim Ryan has 132 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Bowery Boys Collection with 17 titles. Signature works include His Pest Girl, Wha' Happen?, Sarong Girl. 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
132
Birth Date
1899-07-04
Birth Place
Bayonne, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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