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John Ryan(1921-2009)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Animation Department
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John Ryan was born on 4 March 1921 in Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Captain Pugwash (1957), The Adventures of Sir Prancelot (1972) and The Adventures of Captain Pugwash (1998). He was married to Priscilla Ryan. He died on 22 July 2009 in Rye, East Sussex, England, UK.
BornMarch 4, 1921
DiedJuly 22, 2009(88)
BornMarch 4, 1921
DiedJuly 22, 2009(88)
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Known for

Captain Pugwash (1957)
Captain Pugwash
6.8
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
The Adventures of Sir Prancelot (1972)
The Adventures of Sir Prancelot
6.8
TV Series
  • Writer
The Adventures of Captain Pugwash (1998)
The Adventures of Captain Pugwash
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer
  • 1998
English for Everyone
TV Series
  • Animation Department

Credits

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Writer

  • The Adventures of Captain Pugwash (1998)
    The Adventures of Captain Pugwash
    7.3
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1998–2001
  • The Ark Stories
    TV Series
    • creator
    • stories
    • 1981
  • Captain Pugwash (1957)
    Captain Pugwash
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • creator
    • writer
    • 1957–1975
  • The Adventures of Sir Prancelot (1972)
    The Adventures of Sir Prancelot
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1972

Producer

  • Captain Pugwash (1957)
    Captain Pugwash
    6.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1957–1975
  • The Adventures of Sir Prancelot (1972)
    The Adventures of Sir Prancelot
    6.8
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Mary Mungo & Midge (1969)
    Mary Mungo & Midge
    8.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1969

Animation Department

  • English for Everyone
    TV Series
    • animator
    • 1966

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 4, 1921
    • Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • July 22, 2009
    • Rye, East Sussex, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Priscilla Ryan1950 - July 22, 2009 (his death, 3 children)
  • Other works
    Wrote and illustrated the "Harris Tweed" comic strip for Eagle magazine.
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    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He used to work as an art master at Harrow School.

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