Meg Ryan biography
Meg Ryan is an American actress (born 1961), born on 19 November 1961 in Fairfield.
Meg Ryan's screen career began in 1981 with Rich and Famous, playing Debby Blake.
Meg Ryan has appeared in 39 films and 10 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are What Happens Later (2023), Ithaca (2015), Serious Moonlight (2009).
Honours include Crystal Award and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.
Coming up next: Good Sex (2026).
- Born
- 19 November 1961 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- Fairfield
- Work
- Television actor, Film actor, Actor, Voice actor, Character actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1981 to present
- Awards
- Crystal Award
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Meg Ryan filmography
40 films and 10 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Good Sex | TBA | Post-production | |
| 2023 | What Happens Later | Wilhelmina "Willa" Davis | Also director and writer | |
| 2015 | Ithaca | Mrs. Kate Macauley | Also director and producer | |
| 2009 | Serious Moonlight | Louise "Lou" | ||
| 2008 | The Women | Mary Haines | ||
| 2008 | My Mom's New Boyfriend | Martha Durand | ||
| 2008 | The Deal | Deidre Heam | ||
| 2007 | In the Land of Women | Sarah Hardwicke | ||
| 2004 | Against the Ropes | Jackie Kallen | ||
| 2003 | In the Cut | Frannie Avery | ||
| 2002 | Searching for Debra Winger | English | ||
| 2001 | The Concert for New York City | |||
| 2001 | Kate & Leopold | Kate McKay | ||
| 2000 | Hanging Up | Eve Mozell Marks | ||
| 2000 | Proof of Life | Alice Bowman | ||
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | Kathleen Kelly | ||
| 1998 | Hurlyburly | Bonnie | ||
| 1998 | City of Angels | Dr. Maggie Rice | ||
| 1997 | Addicted to Love | Maggie | ||
| 1997 | Anastasia | Anastasia Romanov | Voice role | |
| 1996 | Courage Under Fire | CPT Karen Emma Walden | ||
| 1995 | Restoration | Katharine | ||
| 1995 | French Kiss | Kate | Also producer | |
| 1994 | When a Man Loves a Woman | Alice Green | ||
| 1994 | I.Q | Catherine Boyd |
Show all 40 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | A Century of Cinema | English | ||
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | Annie Reed | ||
| 1993 | Flesh and Bone | Kay Davies | ||
| 1992 | Prelude to a Kiss | Rita Boyle | ||
| 1991 | The Doors | Pamela Courson | ||
| 1990 | Joe Versus the Volcano | DeDe / Angelica Graynamore / Patricia Graynamore | ||
| 1989 | When Harry Met Sally | Sally Albright | ||
| 1988 | The Presidio | Donna Caldwell | ||
| 1988 | D.O.A | Sydney Fuller | ||
| 1987 | Promised Land | Beverly "Bev" Sykes | ||
| 1987 | Innerspace | Lydia Maxwell | ||
| 1986 | Top Gun | Carole Bradshaw | ||
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous | Maggie Cavanaugh | ||
| 1983 | Amityville 3-D | Lisa | ||
| 1981 | Rich and Famous | Debby Blake |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fan Girl | Mary Farrow | Television film | |
| 2011 | Web Therapy | Karen Sharpe | 5 episodes | |
| 2007 | The Simpsons | Dr. Swanson (voice role) | Episode: "Yokel Chords" | |
| 1997 | Northern Lights | , N/a | Television film, Executive producer | |
| 1990 | Captain Planet and the Planeteers | Dr. Blight (voice role) | Cast member | |
| 1985 | Wildside | Cally Oaks | Recurring role, 6 episodes | |
| 1984 | Charles in Charge | Megan Harper | 2 episodes | |
| 1982 | One of the Boys | Jane | Recurring role, 13 episodes | |
| 1982 | As the World Turns | Betsy Stewart Montgomery Andropoulos | Main Cast, 1982-1984 | |
| 1982 | ABC Afterschool Special | Denise | Episode: "Amy and the Angel" |