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Who is Meg Ryan?
Born on November 19, 1961, Meg Ryan is a famous American actress who began her career with ‘Rich and Famous’ in 1981. She played a role in the C.B.S. sitcom ‘As the World Turns’ in 1982 as well. Afterward, she was known for her roles in movie franchises like “Top Gun” and other films like “Promised Land” in 1987, before achieving global fame with “When Harry Met Sally” in 1989. Several other iconic movies were followed up by her.
Besides acting, she has also experimented with direction. The 1943 novel ‘The Human Comedy’ was the inspiration for her directorial debut film, ‘Ithaca’ (2015), which featured her son Jack Quaid and other notable actors. Several awards and nominations have been given to Meg Ryan, including nominations for prestigious awards such as the ‘Golden Globe Awards,’ ‘People’s Choice Awards,’ and ‘Screen Actors Guild Awards.’
| Real Name/Full Name | Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra |
| Date Of Birth | 19 November 1961 |
| Age | 63 years old |
| Birthplace | Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 57 kg |
| Marital Status | Dennis Quaid (Divorced) |
| Children | Jack Quaid, and Daisy True Ryan. |
| Siblings | Annie Hyra, Andrew Hyra, and Dana Hyra. |
| Profession | Actress, Director, Producer, and Former Teacher. |
| Net worth | $85 Million. |
Biography
As of 2024, Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra has reached 62 years of age and was born on November 19, 1961. In Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, the iconic actress was born to Susan Jordan and Harry Hyra, who were both born there. Susan is Susan’s mother, who was an actress and English teacher before, and Harry is Harry’s father, who teaches math. When she was only 15, her parents divorced. Meg grew up in a family of three, including sisters Dana and Annie, and a brother named Andrew Hyra.
The Billy Pilgrim band has Andrew as a member. Meg attended St. Pius X Elementary School and Bethel High School before completing her studies there in 1979. Journalism was the subject she studied at both University of Connecticut and New York University.
Personal Life
In 1991, Ryan married her co-star of D.O.A. Dennis Quaid. Jack was the name given to the couple’s son in 1992. Her marriage ended in 2001 because Quaid was unfaithful to her.
In 2006, Ryan took on the responsibility of adopting a 14-month-old baby from China. Since 2014, she has been in a relationship with the singer John Mellencamp. Although the relationship was often on-and-off, the couple finally decided to break up in 2015.
Career
Meg Ryan is a professional actress, film director, and former teacher from the United States. In the early 1980s, she started her career after leaving teaching. The drama series As the World Turns made her famous. George Cukor’s film ‘Rich and Famous’ (1981) was where Meg Ryan made her debut. In ‘As the World Turns’ from 1982 to 1984, she played Betsy Stewart as the character. At this time, she was featured in a Burger King advertisement. As a result, she landed several minor film and television roles, including roles in ‘Charles in Charge,’ horror thriller film ‘Amityville 3-D’ (1983), and an action-crime comedy film ‘Armed and Dangerous’ (1986).
She appeared in the movie ‘Top Gun’ as the wife of a naval flight officer, ‘Carole Bradshaw’ in 1986. In the subsequent year, she played the role of a science-fiction comedy film called ‘Innerspace’. The famous 1949 noir film ‘D.O.A.’ was recreated in 1988 by her. In the following year, she portrayed her first leading role in the romantic comedy film ‘When Harry Met Sally’. The movie led to her being nominated for the Golden Globe Award for her performance as Sally Albright.
In the following years, she appeared in movies like ‘The Doors’ (1991) and ‘Prelude to a Kiss’ (1992). Her second appearance alongside Tom Hanks in the popular romantic comedy film ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ was in 1993. In order to avoid stereotyping herself, she took on diverse roles. She was nominated for her first Screen Actors Guild Awards for her performance as an alcoholic high-school guidance counsellor in the social drama film ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’ (1994). Fred Schepisi’s romantic comedy ‘I.Q.’ also featured her in the same year.
Her most successful film was ‘Kate & Leopold’, which she starred in with Hugh Jackman, directed by James Mangold, in 2001. She played in the erotic thriller film ‘In the Cut’ by Jane Campion in 2003 with Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The film was received by critics with varying opinions. Her performance in the sports drama film ‘Against the Ropes’ in 2004 was also notable.
Five episodes of her improvised comedy series ‘Web Therapy’ were filmed in 2013. Her next appearance was in the ABC family film ‘Fan Girl’, which debuted at the Los Angeles Film Festival in 2015. Her first venture as a director was a drama film called ‘Ithaca,’ which was based on William Saroyan’s novel ‘The Human Comedy.’ Sam Shepard, Tom Hanks, Hamish Linklater, Christine Nelson, and Ryan’s son Jack Quaid were among the other actors who appeared in the movie alongside Ryan.
Filmography
Movies
- 2023 What Happens Later
- 2017 The Green Fog
- 2015 Ithaca
- 2015 Fan Girl
- 2009 Serious Moonlight
- 2008 The Deal
- 2008 The Women
- 2008 My Mom’s New Boyfriend
- 2007 In the Land of Women
- 2004 Against the Ropes
- 2003 In the Cut
- 2003 Celebrity Naked Ambition
- 2001 Kate & Leopold
- 2000 Proof of Life
- 2000 Hanging Up
- 1998 Hurlyburly
- 1998 You’ve Got Mail
- 1998 City of Angels
- 1997 Addicted to Love
- 1996 Courage Under Fire
- 1995 Restoration
- 1995 French Kiss
- 1994 I.Q.
- 1994 When a Man Loves a Woman
- 1993 Flesh and Bone
- 1993 Sleepless in Seattle
- 1992 Prelude to a Kiss
- 1991 The Doors
- 1990 Joe Versus the Volcano
- 1989 When Harry Met Sally…
- 1988 The Presidio
- 1988 D.O.A.
- 1987 Promised Land
- 1987 Innerspace
- 1986 Armed and Dangerous
- 1986 Top Gun
- 1983 Amityville 3-D
- 1981 Rich and Famous
TV Series
- 2019 The Kelly Clarkson Show (TV Series)
- 2011 Web Therapy (TV Series)
- 2008 Web Therapy (TV Series)
- 1996 E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series)
- 1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series)
- 1985 Wildside (TV Series)
- 1984 Charles in Charge (TV Series)
- 1982 Nature (TV Series)
- 1982 One of the Boys (TV Series)
Voice
- 1997 Anastasia (voice)
- 1990 Captain Planet and the Planeteers (TV Series) (voice)
- 1989 The Simpsons (TV Series) (voice)
Net Worth
It is estimated that Meg Ryan has a net worth of $85 million. She is a well-known actress who has starred in films such as When Harry Met Sally and You’ve Got Mail. Her wealth is a result of her earnings from acting roles, brand endorsements, and other business ventures.
