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Leo J. Ryan
Actor

Leo J. Ryan

Born May 5, 1925 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Died November 18, 1978

1 film

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.

Filmography 1

Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006) movie poster
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple2006