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Paul Ryder(1964-2022)

  • Actor
  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Paul Ryder was born on 24 April 1964 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for 24 Hour Party People (2002), Pyrates (1991) and S.P.U.N.G (2002). He died on 15 July 2022 in Wardley, Salford, Lancashire, England, UK.
BornApril 24, 1964
DiedJuly 15, 2022(58)
BornApril 24, 1964
DiedJuly 15, 2022(58)
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Known for

Steve Coogan, Danny Cunningham, and Chris Coghill in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
24 Hour Party People
7.3
  • Pel
  • 2002
Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick in Pyrates (1991)
Pyrates
4.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 1991
Saga Gärde, Daniel Larsson, Karl Norrhäll, and Victor Ström in S.P.U.N.G (2002)
S.P.U.N.G
8.7
TV Series
  • Soundtrack
Welcome to Sarajevo (1997)
Welcome to Sarajevo
6.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 1997

Credits

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Actor

  • Robby the Robot, B.J. Lucas, Evan William Miller, Ron L. Palmer, Barbie Ellen, Francisco Rascon, and Will Hariton in The Great Mistake of Dr. Miles (2014)
    The Great Mistake of Dr. Miles
    7.2
    Video
    • Alfred Pennyworth
    • 2014
  • Big Arm: Flashbacks
    Music Video
    • Paul Ryder
    • 2007
  • William Ash, Lisa Faulkner, Kieran O'Brien, and Marsha Thomason in Burn It (2003)
    Burn It
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Mario (uncredited)
    • 2003
  • Steve Coogan, Danny Cunningham, and Chris Coghill in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    24 Hour Party People
    7.3
    • Pel
    • 2002
  • Happy Mondays: Loose Fit
    Music Video
    • Paul Ryder
    • 1991
  • Happy Mondays: Step On, Version 2
    Music Video
    • Paul Ryder
    • 1991
  • Happy Mondays: Kinky Afro (1990)
    Happy Mondays: Kinky Afro
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Paul Ryder
    • 1990
  • Happy Mondays: Step On, Version 1
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Paul Ryder
    • 1990

Composer

  • Happy Mondays: Loose Fit
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1991
  • Happy Mondays: Kinky Afro (1990)
    Happy Mondays: Kinky Afro
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Composer
    • 1990

Soundtrack

  • Tom Burke, Gerald Kyd, Numan Acar, Aml Ameen, Hayley Squires, and Jasmine Blackborow in Legends (2026)
    Legends
    7.8
    TV Series
    • writer: "Hallelujah (Club Mix)"
    • writer: "Loose Fit"
    • 2026
  • Jeanne Balibar, Vincent Macaigne, Carrie Brownstein, Lars Eidinger, Alicia Vikander, Byron Bowers, Devon Ross, and Adria Arjona in Irma Vep (2022)
    Irma Vep
    6.7
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "Hallelujah (Club Mix)", "Loose fit"
    • 2022
  • Top of the Pops: 1990 - Big Hits (2020)
    Top of the Pops: 1990 - Big Hits
    TV Special
    • writer: "Kinky Afro"
    • 2020
  • Beanie Feldstein in How to Build a Girl (2019)
    How to Build a Girl
    6.0
    • writer: "Kinky Afro"
    • 2019
  • Alan McGee and Shaun Ryder in Indie & Beyond with Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee (2018)
    Indie & Beyond with Shaun Ryder and Alan McGee
    TV Movie
    • writer: "Kinky Afro"
    • 2018
  • Liam Gallagher in Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie (2015)
    Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie
    7.7
    TV Mini Series
    • writer: "Wrote for Luck" (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015)
    The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
    8.3
    TV Movie
    • writer: "Kinky Afro", "Holiday", "God's Cop", "24 Hour Party People" (uncredited)
    • 2015
  • My Mad Fat Diary (2013)
    My Mad Fat Diary
    8.4
    TV Series
    • writer: "Kinky Afro" (uncredited)
    • 2013
  • Lesley Manville, Elliott Tittensor, Nico Mirallegro, Adam Long, and Emilia Clarke in Spike Island (2012)
    Spike Island
    6.3
    • writer: "Hallelujah"
    • 2012
  • Movin' on Up
    TV Movie
    • writer: "Loose Fit"
    • 2011
  • Tony Wilson in Tony Wilson: A Tribute (2007)
    Tony Wilson: A Tribute
    TV Movie
    • writer: "24 Hour Party People" (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • Saga Gärde, Daniel Larsson, Karl Norrhäll, and Victor Ström in S.P.U.N.G (2002)
    S.P.U.N.G
    8.7
    TV Series
    • lyrics: "Dennis and Lois"
    • music: "Dennis and Lois"
    • 2003
  • Mark Benton, Craig Cash, and Peter Wight in Early Doors (2003)
    Early Doors
    8.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "Kinky Afro"
    • 2003
  • Steve Coogan, Danny Cunningham, and Chris Coghill in 24 Hour Party People (2002)
    24 Hour Party People
    7.3
    • writer: "24 Hour Party People (Jon Carter Mix)", "24 Hour Party People", "Freaky Dancin'", "Tart Tart", "Wrote For Luck", "Loose Fit", "Kinky Afro", "Sunshine and Love", "Hallelujah"
    • 2002
  • Welcome to Sarajevo (1997)
    Welcome to Sarajevo
    6.7
    • writer: "Donovan"
    • 1997

Personal details

  • Born
    • April 24, 1964
    • Salford, Lancashire, England, UK
  • Died
    • July 15, 2022
    • Wardley, Salford, Lancashire, England, UK(heart disease and diabetes)
  • Children
    • Jacob Paul Ryder
  • Relatives
    • Shaun Ryder(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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    Is portrayed by Paul Popplewell in 24 Hour Party People (2002).

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