Meg Ryan

Female
November 19, 1961

Meg Ryan (born November 19, 1961) is an American actress, producer and director. She began her acting career in 1981 when she made her acting debut in the drama film Rich and Famous. She later joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns in 1982. She began to appear in supporting roles in films during the mid-1980s like box office hit Top Gun, achieving recognition in independent films such as Promised Land (1987) before her performance in the Rob Reiner-directed romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally... (1989) brought her widespread attention and her first Golden Globe nomination. She subsequently established herself, both nationally and internationally, as one of the most successful actresses in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in romantic comedy films such as When Harry Met Sally (1989), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Prelude to a Kiss (1992), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), French Kiss (1995), You've Got Mail (1998), and Kate & Leopold (2001). Her other films include Top Gun (1986), Innerspace (1987),  The Doors (1991), Anastasia (1997), When a Man Loves a Woman (1994), Courage Under Fire (1996), Addicted to Love (1997), City of Angels (1998), Proof of Life (2000), Against the Ropes (2004), and The Women (2008). In 2015, she made her directorial debut with Ithaca, in which she also starred. In 1995, critic Richard Corliss called her "the current soul of romantic comedy." Multiple film critics and media outlets have cited Ryan as one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination. She was married to actor Dennis Quaid (1991-2001), and they have a son, Jack. In 2000, Ryan became romantically involved with actor Russell Crowe while working on their film Proof of Life. In January 2006, Ryan adopted a 14-month-old girl from China whom she named Daisy True. She was in a relationship with American singer-songwriter John Mellencamp (2010-2014). They reunited in 2017, and announced their engagement on November 8, 2018. In October 2019, it was reported that Ryan had ended their engagement.

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What Happens Later
5.70
movie2023United States
Character: WillaCredit: Acting, Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Parkinson at 50
6.90
movie2021UK
Character: Self (archive footage)Credit: Acting
There's Something About Romcoms
6.90
movie2016United States
Character: SelfCredit: Acting
Fan Girl
6.50
movie2015United States
Character: Mary FarrowCredit: Acting
Ithaca
6.30
movie2015United States
Character: Mrs. MacauleyCredit: Acting, Director
Everything Is Copy
7.00
movie2015United States
Character: SelfCredit: Acting
How I Met Your Dad
0.00
movie2014United States
Character: Future Sally JavitsCredit: Acting
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
7.00
movie2012United States
Character: SelfCredit: Acting
Serious Moonlight
5.80
movie2009United States
Character: LouiseCredit: Acting
The Deal
6.20
movie2008CanadaUnited States
Character: Deidre HearnCredit: Acting
My Best Friend's Girl
5.90
movie2008United States
Credit: Thanks
The Women
5.30
movie2008United States
Character: Mary HainesCredit: Acting
My Mom's New Boyfriend
5.70
movie2008United States
Character: Marty DurandCredit: Acting
In the Land of Women
6.40
movie2007United States
Character: Sarah HardwickeCredit: Acting
Biography: Val Kilmer
0.00
movie2004United States
Character: Self (archive footage)Credit: Acting
Against the Ropes
5.80
movie2004United States
Character: Jackie KallenCredit: Acting
In the Cut
5.60
movie2003United StatesUK
Character: Frannie AveryCredit: Acting
101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment
6.90
movie2003United States
Character: Self (archive footage)Credit: Acting
Searching for Debra Winger
6.80
movie2002United States
Character: SelfCredit: Acting
Desert Saints
6.50
movie2002United States
Credit: Producer