Amy Ryan Overview

Born in Queens, NYC, Amy Ryan attended New York's High School of Performance Arts and also studied at the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center. Straight out of high school, Ryan was hired for the national tour of Neil Simon's play Biloxi Blues. For the next few years, she worked steadily in theater. She made her Broadway debut in 1993 and received her first Tony Award nomination in 2000, for her portrayal of Sonya in Uncle Vanya. She received a second Tony Award nomination in 2005 for... See All