Sheila Ryan

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Characters played by Sheila Ryan

Vivian Potter — The Gang's All Here (1943)

Vivian Potter is Peyton Potter's daughter and is presented as Andy Mason's girlfriend. She agrees to dance with Tony when his partner is unavailable, despite her father's resistance. During the show, she tells Edie that she is leaving for Broadway as Tony's permanent partner and reveals that she and Andy were never truly in love.

Ginger Hammond — Great Guns (1941)

Ginger Hammond works as the fort's photo developer and becomes romantically interested in Dan Forrester. Although Stan and Oliver try to discourage her by inventing stories about Dan's finances, she is not deterred. Her relationship with Dan ultimately develops successfully after his military exploits earn recognition.

Edie Hanson — Hideout (1949)

Edie Hanson is George Browning's new secretary. She suspects that Hannah Kelly and Arthur Burdett are accomplices and raises the possibility to George, though he initially pays no heed. When Hannah shoots Beecham and Evans and the stolen necklace comes to light, Edie helps George get the better of Hannah and Arthur. Her actions also lead George to realize he is falling for her.

Margo — A-Haunting We Will Go (1942)

Local character associated with the Dayton theater or sanatorium; becomes entangled in the mistaken identity and trunk mix-up chaos.

Kit Warren — Caged Fury (1948)

Kit Warren is a horseback rider and Blaney Lewis’s romantic partner at the circus. Jealousy and tragedy lead her to replace Lola Tremaine in the lion-taming act, where she begins training despite breaking up with Blaney. She later performs the act with him when Smiley returns.

Lillian — The Big Fix (1947)

Ken's younger sister, who is involved with Del Cassini and lies to Ken that she is no longer connected to him so Ken will return to basketball and fix games. After Ann discovers the deception, Lillian admits the scheme. Lt. Brenner shoots her for revealing the truth, but before dying she tells Andy that Brenner leads the criminal operation.

Rosie Ryan — Railroaded! (1947)

Rosie Ryan is Steve Ryan's sister and his strongest defender after he is falsely arrested. She challenges Clara Calhoun's identification, seeks help from Ferguson and Duke Martin, and is manipulated by Martin's promise to clear Steve. After discovering the danger, she is wounded by Martin before Ferguson arrives to stop him.

Connie Earle — Dressed to Kill (1941)

The daughter of cast member David Earle. She provides Shayne with crucial information that Julian Davis stole money from Louis Lathrop, prompting Shayne to investigate Davis and his connection to the case.

Myra Madison — Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch (1949)

Female character involved in romantic or social subplots within the series.

Kate Ransome — Dead Men Tell (1941)

A passenger on the ship, potentially connected to the mystery and treasure.

Dale Cameron — The Cobra Strikes (1948)

Dale is Dr. Damon Cameron's daughter. After her father is shot, police inform her and his twin brother Ted. During a meeting with the suspects, she notices that an ivory elephant has disappeared from the mantel. Ted later takes her hostage and threatens to poison her, but Mike and the police rescue her; she and Mike recognize a romantic spark after the case is solved.

Sharon Montgomery — The Lone Wolf in Mexico (1947)

Jeweler's wife and gambling addict framed for murder in Mexico.

Career Overview

Sheila Ryan has 47 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Jungle Jim Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Ringside, Western Pacific Agent, The Cobra Strikes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
47
Birth Date
1921-06-08
Birth Place
Topeka, Kansas, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5361206), public domain (CC0).