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Leo J. Ryan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

May 5, 1925(53)

Day of Death

November 18, 1978

Place of Birth

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Also Known As

Rep. Leo Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Acting

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

Filmography