Personal Info

  • Known For

    Acting

  • Known Credits

    5

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    May 05, 1925 ( 53 years old )

  • Place of Birth

    Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

  • Also Known As

    Rep. Leo Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

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.