Date of Birth: November 30, 1968
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Amy Ryan, born Amy Beth Dziewiontkowski, is an accomplished American actress known for her versatility and depth in both film and television roles. She was born in Queens, New York, and showed early signs of a talent for acting. Ryan studied at New York’s High School of Performing Arts and later honed her craft by performing in numerous Off-Broadway and regional theater productions. Her big break came with her role in the television series “The Wire,” where she played Beadie Russell, a character that earned her critical acclaim. Ryan’s film career took off with her role in “Gone Baby Gone” (2007), directed by Ben Affleck. Her portrayal of Helene McCready earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has since appeared in numerous films, including “Changeling,” “Birdman,” and “Bridge of Spies.” On television, she is perhaps best known for her recurring role as Holly Flax on “The Office,” where her character’s romance with Steve Carell’s Michael Scott became a fan favorite. Ryan has continued to balance her career between stage, television, and film, demonstrating an impressive range and dedication to her craft. She has received several awards and nominations throughout her career, including a Tony Award nomination for her work in theater.
5 Interesting Facts about Amy Ryan
1. Amy Ryan graduated from the New York High School of Performing Arts and made her Broadway debut in the 1993 production of “The Sisters Rosensweig.”
2. She adopted her mother’s maiden name, “Ryan,” as her stage name to avoid being typecast due to her Polish surname.
3. Ryan has received two Tony Award nominations for her work in theater, for the plays “Uncle Vanya” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
4. She played the role of Adele in the critically acclaimed 2014 film “Birdman,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
5. Ryan has a recurring role on the television series “Only Murders in the Building,” starring alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Amy Ryan
1. “I try to really focus on the actors I’m working with and kind of read off of them and be open to what they’re bringing.”
2. “You never know when something’s going to hit and when something’s not going to hit.”
3. “I like to work and take the work seriously, but I do think it’s important to have a sense of humor and a sense of perspective.”
4. “Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”
5. “I don’t think you can do your job well if you think about the stakes of an Oscar nomination.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$7 million
Children
Amy Ryan has one child, a daughter named Georgia Gracie, born in October 2009. She shares Georgia with her husband, actor Eric Slovin.
Relevant Links
1. [Amy Ryan – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0752407/
2. [Amy Ryan – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Ryan
3. [Amy Ryan – Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/amy_ryan
5. [Amy Ryan Profile on Broadway.com](https://www.broadway.com/buzz/stars/amy-ryan/profile/
