Ryan O' Neal (1941-2023)

[Walter Kafka]

Love Story actor Ryan O'Neal has died at the age of 82, his son has announced.

Writing on Instagram, Peter O'Neal wrote: "So this is the toughest thing I've ever had to say but here we go. My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving him as he would us.

"This is very difficult for my wife Summer and I, but I will share some feelings to give you an idea of how great a man he is."

Mr O'Neal went on to talk about how much he looked up to his "bigger than life" father, as well as describing how he "crushed" the 1970s.

He added: "My dad became an international movie star with Love Story at the beginning of the 1970's, a decade he absolutely crushed by starring in movies like What's Up, Doc?, Paper Moon, Barry Lyndon, A Bridge Too Far, The Main Event, and The Driver.

"He is a Hollywood legend. Full stop.

"The growth spurt of the first name Ryan can be traced back to my dad. That's a fact. He was Rodney Harrington on Peyton Place three days a week (he starred in 500 shows over five years) and then of course the name Ryan peaked after Love Story (the film that saved Paramount Studios and earned my dad a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame)."

https://news.sky.com/story/ryan-onea...-says-13026075

[drb999]

RIP. He was so good in What’s Up Doc?

[Batmon77]

The Driver and Paper Moon

[filmbuffTX]

Barry Lyndon!

[jess1581]

Oh god, oh man....

[sandboxgamer]

Originally Posted by filmbuffTX

Barry Lyndon!

is the most boring film ever made!

[mikesncc1701]

Originally Posted by sandboxgamer

is the most boring film ever made!

[Zivouhr]

Rest in peace. I had to look up who Ryan O'Neal was to see if I saw his movies in the past.

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1969 The Big Bounce[1] Jack Ryan
1970 The Games[1] Scott Reynolds
Love Story Oliver Barrett IV David di Donatello Award for Best Foreign Actor
Nominated—Academy Award for Best Actor[1]
Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1971 Wild Rovers[1] Frank Post
1972 What's Up, Doc?[1] Dr. Howard Bannister
1973 The Thief Who Came to Dinner[1] Webster McGee
Paper Moon Moses Pray Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
1975 Barry Lyndon[1] Barry Lyndon
1976 Nickelodeon[1] Leo Harrigan
1977 A Bridge Too Far[1] Brigadier General James M. Gavin
1978 The Driver The Driver
Oliver's Story[1] Oliver Barrett IV
1979 The Main Event[1] Eddie 'Kid Natural' Scanlon
1981 So Fine[1] Joseph Wiley
Circle of Two Theatre patron Uncredited
Green Ice Bobby Fine
1982 Partners[1] Sgt. Benson
1984 Irreconcilable Differences[1] Albert Brodsky
1985 Fever Pitch Steve Taggart
1987 Tough Guys Don't Dance Tim Madden Nominated—Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
1989 Chances Are Philip Train
1995 Man of the House Man with Kite Uncredited
1996 Faithful Jack Connor
1997 Hacks Dr. Applefield Alternate titles: Sink or Swim and The Big Twist
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn James Edmunds Nominated—Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor
1998 Zero Effect[1] Gregory Stark
1999 Coming Soon Dick
2000 The List Richard Miller
2002 People I Know[1] Cary Launer
2003 Gentleman B. Phil (Bank Manager) Alternate title: The Gentleman Bandit
Malibu's Most Wanted Bill Gluckman
2012 Slumber Party Slaughter William O'Toole Slasher film
2015 Knight of Cups[1] Ryan
Unity Narrator Final film role

I've seen a lot of movies but haven't seen any of these yet.
I did hear of Knights of Cups. Irreconcilable Differences.
He was in Malibu's Most Wanted? Ha, Okay, then I've seen one of his films one time.

I'd like to watch A Bridge too Far and The Driver.
Okay, there's a movie he was in called Green Ice on Tubi. I'll check it out.

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[Starman22]

So sad news! RIP Ryan O'Neal

[Winslow Leach]

Rest in peace

My favorites are What's Up, Doc? and Nickelodeon.

[Damon1281]

The only thing I specifically remember him in was Love Story. Ali MacGraw was maybe my first crush.

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by jess1581

Oh god, oh man....

OH GOD, OH MAN, OH GOD, OH MAN - YouTube

[Number 6]

Rest in peace.

[Flexicon9]

Great movie.. gonna spin this one tonight for the man himself.. rest easy, Sir.

[MikeK84]

I’m STILL trying to track down a copy of “Fever Pitch” ©️1985

[steev210]

"Howard, Howard Bannister..." Loved him and Madeline Kahn in "What’s Up, Doc?"

RIP Mr. O'Neal.

[moreorless]

Originally Posted by Flexicon9

Great movie.. gonna spin this one tonight for the man himself.. rest easy, Sir.

Never quite sure why this didnt lead to a career of similar roles in the 80's.

RIP

[Katatonia]

R.I.P. Moses

[principehomura]

I've seen him just in Barry Lyndon and Paper Moon, but that's enough for a good memory.
RIP

[rikraq]

The Main Event is a very funny film. Paper Moon and Love Story were my first intro to him.

He can be with Farrah now.