Name: Meg Ryan

Birth Name: Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra

Birthdate: Nov. 19, 1961

Birthplace: Fairfield, Conn.

The diner fake-orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally. Who hasn't seen that at least eight times? It's one of the most famous scenes in Hollywood history. Meg Ryan's synonymous with the romantic comedy genre, and she's made a ton. In fact, when she's strayed from it, audiences have, for the most part, stayed away. Anyone see In the Cut? Nope. But her '90s run of hits is easily enough to cement her place in Hollywood history, as evidenced by Empire magazine placing Ryan at No. 94 on its list of the top 100 movie stars of all time.


1. Had well-publicized affair with Russell Crowe on set of Proof of Life and hasn't had a big hit since
2. Has done three rom-coms with Tom Hanks: Joe Versus the Volcano, Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail
3. Started as a soap actress on As the World Turns
4. Was offered Jodie Foster's part in Silence of the Lambs
5. Before taking on stage name Meg Ryan, she was known as Peggy Hyra


On the benefits of modern living: "The best thing about modern living is anaesthesia. Definitely."
— The BBC, February 2002


Husband: Dennis Quaid, actor; born 1954; married Feb. 14, 1991; divorced July 16, 2001
Son: Jack Henry, born April 24, 1992
Daughter: Daisy, adopted January 2006

1999: Nominated, Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy/Musical, You've Got Mail

1994: Nominated, Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy/Musical, Sleepless in Seattle

1990: Nominated, Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Comedy/Musical, When Harry Met Sally

 

FILMS

The Women - (2008) - Actor
In the Land of Women - (2007) - Actor
Against the Ropes - (2003) - Actor
In the Cut - (2003) - Actor
Kate & Leopold - (2001) - Actor
Lost Souls - (2000) - Producer
Proof of Life - (2000) - Actor
Hanging Up - (2000) - Actor
Wildside - (1999) - Actor
City of Angels - (1998) - Actor
You've Got Mail - (1998) - Actor
Hurlyburly - (1998) - Actor
Practical Magic/ You've Got Mail - (1998) - Actor
Addicted to Love - (1997) - Actor
Anastasia - (1997) - Voice
Courage Under Fire - (1996) - Actor
French Kiss - (1995) - Actor
Restoration - (1995) - Actor
French Kiss - (1995) - Producer
When a Man Loves a Woman - (1994) - Actor
I.Q. - (1994) - Actor
Flesh and Bone - (1993) - Actor
Sleepless in Seattle - (1993) - Actor
Prelude to a Kiss - (1992) - Actor
The Doors - (1991) - Actor
Joe Versus the Volcano - (1990) - Actor
When Harry Met Sally … - (1989) - Actor
D.O.A. - (1988) - Actor
The Presidio - (1988) - Actor
Promised Land - (1988) - Actor
Innerspace - (1987) - Actor
Armed and Dangerous - (1986) - Actor
Top Gun - (1986) - Actor
Amityville 3-D - (1983) - Actor
Rich and Famous - (1981) - Actor