Robert Ryan was the classic noir leading man in his many films, including Crossfire (1947), Caught (1949), On Dangerous Ground (1951), and The Racket (1951).
He is an actor who would make the leap into working on several famous Westerns.
Ryan’s acting chops shine in the killers and saviors alike.
He was even nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars for his portrayal of Monty in Crossfire.
Over the course of his career, Ryan starred alongside many of film noir’s greatest actors, including Robert Mitchum, Barbara Stanwyck, and even Marilyn Monroe.
Ryan’s performances are crucial viewings in the film noir genre.
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