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Sheila Ryan(1921-1975)

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Sheila Ryan
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Sheila Ryan was born on 8 June 1921 in Topeka, Kansas, USA. She was an actress, known for Deadline for Murder (1946), Great Guns (1941) and The Lone Wolf in Mexico (1947). She was married to Pat Buttram, Edward Norris and Allan Lane. She died on 4 November 1975 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJune 8, 1921
DiedNovember 4, 1975(54)
BornJune 8, 1921
DiedNovember 4, 1975(54)
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Known for

Paul Kelly in Deadline for Murder (1946)
Deadline for Murder
5.4
  • Vivian Mason
  • 1946
Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel in Great Guns (1941)
Great Guns
6.1
  • Ginger Hammond
  • 1941
Gerald Mohr and Sheila Ryan in The Lone Wolf in Mexico (1947)
The Lone Wolf in Mexico
6.3
  • Sharon Montgomery
  • 1947
Roy Rogers, Sheila Ryan, and Trigger in Song of Texas (1943)
Song of Texas
6.0
  • Sue Bennett
  • 1943

Credits

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Actress

  • John Close, Julie Gibson, Robert Keys, and Sheila Ryan in Street of Darkness (1958)
    Street of Darkness
    • Carmen Flores
    • 1958
  • Ethel Barrymore Theater
    7.7
    TV Series
    • 1956
  • John Bromfield and Maxie Rosenbloom in Damon Runyon Theater (1955)
    Damon Runyon Theater
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Chloe
    • 1955
  • Soldiers of Fortune (1955)
    Soldiers of Fortune
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Karen Holt
    • 1955
  • Adventures of the Falcon (1954)
    Adventures of the Falcon
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Margo Reilly
    • 1954
  • Richard Webb in Captain Midnight (1954)
    Captain Midnight
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Eve Gamble
    • 1954
  • The Gene Autry Show (1950)
    The Gene Autry Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Simmons
    • Doll
    • Corinne Sheldon ...
    • 1950–1954
  • Gail Davis in Annie Oakley (1954)
    Annie Oakley
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Lucille Rodell
    • 1954
  • Gene Autry and Champion in Pack Train (1953)
    Pack Train
    6.8
    • Lola Riker
    • 1953
  • Chevron Theatre (1952)
    Chevron Theatre
    6.6
    TV Series
    • 1953
  • Death Valley Days (1952)
    Death Valley Days
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Gwen Haley
    • 1953
  • Gene Autry, Gail Davis, and Champion in On Top of Old Smoky (1953)
    On Top of Old Smoky
    6.6
    • Lila
    • 1953
  • George Raft in I'm the Law (1953)
    I'm the Law
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Marsha
    • 1953
  • The Unexpected
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Gilford
    • 1952
  • Kent Taylor in Boston Blackie (1951)
    Front Page Detective
    6.1
    TV Series
    • 1951

Soundtrack

  • Carmen Miranda, Phil Baker, James Ellison, Alice Faye, and Benny Goodman in The Gang's All Here (1943)
    The Gang's All Here
    6.6
    • performer: "A Journey to a Star", "No Love, No Nothin'" (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Mary Beth Hughes and Lloyd Nolan in Dressed to Kill (1941)
    Dressed to Kill
    6.4
    • performer: "I've Got You All to Myself"
    • 1941
  • Cesar Romero and Sheila Ryan in The Gay Caballero (1940)
    The Gay Caballero
    6.1
    • performer: "Beautiful Dreamer" (1862) (uncredited)
    • 1940

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Jungle Manhunt
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Jungle Manhunt

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Betty McLaughlin
  • Height
    • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
  • Born
    • June 8, 1921
    • Topeka, Kansas, USA
  • Died
    • November 4, 1975
    • Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA(lung disease)
  • Spouses
      Pat ButtramDecember 26, 1952 - November 4, 1975 (her death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Kerry Buttram-Galgano
  • Relatives
      Natalie Galgano(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    (4/3/45) Radio: Appeared (as "Kismine Washington") in a "This Is My Best" production of "The Diamond As Big as the Ritz".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article
    • 4 Pictorials

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  • Trivia
    She worked with Gene Autry in a number of his films and in his television series for four years.

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    November 4, 1975
  • How did Sheila Ryan die?
    Lung disease
  • How old was Sheila Ryan when she died?
    54 years old
  • Where did Sheila Ryan die?
    Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Sheila Ryan born?
    June 8, 1921

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