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Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Actor May 5 (died age 53) Lincoln, Nebraska, USA 1981–2019 (38 year career)
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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.

Known For

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Film

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

Self (archive footage)
The Killing of America
Film

The Killing of America

Self (archive footage)
Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre
Film

Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

Self (archive footage)
Explained
Film

Explained

Self (archive footage)
Witness to Jonestown
Film

Witness to Jonestown

Self (archive footage)
Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost
Film

Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost

Self (archive footage)
American Experience
Film

American Experience

Self (archive footage)
The UnXplained
Film

The UnXplained

Self (archive footage)

Filmography