Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

  • Birthday: 5/5/1925
  • Deathday: 11/18/1978
  • Place of birth: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Rep. Leo Ryan

Biography

Leo Joseph Ryan Jr. (May 5, 1925 – November 18, 1978) was an American teacher and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative from California's 11th congressional district from 1973 until his assassination during the Jonestown massacre in 1978. Before that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the state's 27th district.

Filmography

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Release date: 4/26/2006

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Witness to Jonestown
Release date: 11/9/2008

Witness to Jonestown

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre
Release date: 2/26/2018

Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost
Release date: 9/28/2018

Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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The Killing of America
Release date: 9/5/1981

The Killing of America

Role(s): Self (archive footage)

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