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Leo J. Ryan

Leo J. Ryan

Birthday: 1925-05-05 | Place of Birth: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2018
Jonestown: The Women Behind the Massacre

as    Self (archive footage)

2006
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple

as    Self (archive footage)