Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal (April 20, 1941 – December 8, 2023) was an American actor and former boxer. O'Neal trained as an amateur boxer before beginning his career in acting in 1960. In 1964, he landed the role of Rodney Harrington on the ABC nighttime soap opera Peyton Place. The series was an instant hit and boosted O'Neal's career. He later found success in films, most notably Love Story...

Known For

Barry Lyndon

as Barry Lyndon

Paper Moon

as Moses Pray

Love Story

as Oliver Barrett IV

Cast Credits

Slumber Party Slaughter

as William O'Toole

Malibu's Most Wanted

as Bill Gluckman

Gentleman B.

as Phil, Bank Manager

People I Know

as Cary Launer

Epoch

as Allen Lysander

The List

as Richard Miller

Zero Effect

as Gregory Stark

Sink Or Swim

as Dr. Applefield

Faithful

as Jack Connor

Man of the House

as Man with Kite (uncredited)

The Man Upstairs

as Mooney Polaski

Small Sacrifices

as Lew Lewiston

Chances Are

as Philip Train

Fever Pitch

as Taggart

Partners

as Sgt. Benson

So Fine

as Bobby Fine

Green Ice

as Joseph Wiley

Circle of Two

as Theatre Patron (uncredited)

The Main Event

as Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon

Oliver's Story

as Oliver Barrett IV

The Driver

as The Driver

A Bridge Too Far

as Brig. Gen. James M. Gavin

Nickelodeon

as Leo Harrigan

Barry Lyndon

as Barry Lyndon