meg ryan
Born: November 19, 1961
Spouse: Dennis Quaid (divorced)
Children: Jack Quaid and Mary True Ryan
Meg Ryan as an American actress best known for her romantic comedy roles in When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle. She made her film debut in Rich and Famous, which was followed up by other small parts in films and television roles. Her first hit was When Harry Met Sally... which was followed by the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle opposite Tom Hanks. To avoid being typecast, Ryan choose roles outside of her rom-com background. Most of these films were commercial and critical successes, giving her international attention.
Filmography:
2009 Serious Moonlight
Louise
2008/I The Women
Mary Haines
2008 Homeland Security
Martha Durand
2008/I The Deal
Deidre Hearn
2007 In the Land of Women
Sarah Hardwicke
2004 Against the Ropes
Jackie Kallen
2003 In the Cut
Frannie Avery
2001 Kate & Leopold
Kate McKay
2000 Proof of Life
Alice Bowman
2000 Hanging Up
Eve Mozell Marks
1998 You've Got Mail
Kathleen Kelly
1998 Hurlyburly
Bonnie
1998 City of Angels
Dr. Maggie Rice
1997 Anastasia
Anastasia (voice)
1997 Addicted to Love
Maggie
1996 Courage Under Fire
Karen Walden
1995 Restoration
Katharine
1995 French Kiss
Kate
1994 I.Q.
Catherine Boyd
1994 When a Man Loves a Woman
Alice Green
1993 Flesh and Bone
Kay Davies
1993 Sleepless in Seattle
Annie Reed
1992 Prelude to a Kiss
Rita Boyle
1991 The Doors
Pamela Courson
1990 Joe Versus the Volcano
DeDe/Angelica/Patricia
1989 When Harry Met Sally...
Sally Albright
1988 The Presidio
Donna Caldwell
1988 D.O.A.
Sydney Fuller
1987 Promised Land
Beverly 'Bev' Sykes
1987 Innerspace
Lydia Maxwell
1986 Armed and Dangerous
Maggie Cavanaugh
1986 Top Gun
Carole
1983 Amityville 3-D
Lisa
1981 Rich and Famous
Debby Blake, 18 Years
Awards:
American Comedy Award: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally…
Bambi Award: Best Actress – International for The Women
Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Actress – Comedy/Romance for You’ve Got Mail
Giffoni Film Festival Francois Traffaut Award
Golden Apple Award: Female Discovery of the Year
Hasty Pudding Theatricals Award: Woman of the Year
ShoWest Convention Award: Actress of the Year
Women in Film Crystal Award
Spouse: Dennis Quaid (divorced)
Children: Jack Quaid and Mary True Ryan
Meg Ryan as an American actress best known for her romantic comedy roles in When Harry Met Sally... and Sleepless in Seattle. She made her film debut in Rich and Famous, which was followed up by other small parts in films and television roles. Her first hit was When Harry Met Sally... which was followed by the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle opposite Tom Hanks. To avoid being typecast, Ryan choose roles outside of her rom-com background. Most of these films were commercial and critical successes, giving her international attention.
Filmography:
2009 Serious Moonlight
Louise
2008/I The Women
Mary Haines
2008 Homeland Security
Martha Durand
2008/I The Deal
Deidre Hearn
2007 In the Land of Women
Sarah Hardwicke
2004 Against the Ropes
Jackie Kallen
2003 In the Cut
Frannie Avery
2001 Kate & Leopold
Kate McKay
2000 Proof of Life
Alice Bowman
2000 Hanging Up
Eve Mozell Marks
1998 You've Got Mail
Kathleen Kelly
1998 Hurlyburly
Bonnie
1998 City of Angels
Dr. Maggie Rice
1997 Anastasia
Anastasia (voice)
1997 Addicted to Love
Maggie
1996 Courage Under Fire
Karen Walden
1995 Restoration
Katharine
1995 French Kiss
Kate
1994 I.Q.
Catherine Boyd
1994 When a Man Loves a Woman
Alice Green
1993 Flesh and Bone
Kay Davies
1993 Sleepless in Seattle
Annie Reed
1992 Prelude to a Kiss
Rita Boyle
1991 The Doors
Pamela Courson
1990 Joe Versus the Volcano
DeDe/Angelica/Patricia
1989 When Harry Met Sally...
Sally Albright
1988 The Presidio
Donna Caldwell
1988 D.O.A.
Sydney Fuller
1987 Promised Land
Beverly 'Bev' Sykes
1987 Innerspace
Lydia Maxwell
1986 Armed and Dangerous
Maggie Cavanaugh
1986 Top Gun
Carole
1983 Amityville 3-D
Lisa
1981 Rich and Famous
Debby Blake, 18 Years
Awards:
American Comedy Award: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) for Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally…
Bambi Award: Best Actress – International for The Women
Blockbuster Entertainment Award: Favorite Actress – Comedy/Romance for You’ve Got Mail
Giffoni Film Festival Francois Traffaut Award
Golden Apple Award: Female Discovery of the Year
Hasty Pudding Theatricals Award: Woman of the Year
ShoWest Convention Award: Actress of the Year
Women in Film Crystal Award