Amanda Ryan - Actor Profile

Amanda Ryan

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
16Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 10, 1971
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Amanda Ryan

Amanda Ryan is an English actress who trained at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She is best known for her role on TV series Shameless as Sgt. Carrie Rogers and her appearance in the music video for "Walk Away" by Funeral for a Friend. 

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Amanda Ryan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Amanda Ryan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Amanda Ryan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Amanda Ryan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Man Who Held His Breath, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Amanda Ryan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Amanda Ryan's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Man Who Held His Breath (1998) movie poster
★9.0

The Man Who Held His Breath: After his girlfriend Lulu rejects his marriage proposal and questions their relationship, Oscar is left devastated and u

The Man Who Held His Breath

1998•Drama
★8.5
Real Men (2003) movie poster
★8.5

Real Men: A powerful and disturbing two-part drama about sexual manipulation, the loss of innocence and betrayal of trust, starrin

Real Men

2003•Drama
★7.4
Simon Magus (1999) movie poster
★7.4

Simon Magus: Simon is an outcast from his Jewish community because he claims that the devil talks to him and he has the ability to pu

Simon Magus

1999•Mystery
★7.2
Elizabeth (1998) movie poster
★7.2

Elizabeth: The story of the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, the endless attempts by her c

Elizabeth

1998•Drama
★6.8
Britannic (2000) movie poster
★6.8

Britannic: It was the sister ship of the infamous Titanic... and its final destiny was the same. Experience the true untold story o

Britannic

2000•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Amanda Ryan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2015 Anti-Social Claire Flop Similar →
2013 L'Assenza Alice Flop Similar →
2013 Love Eternal Tina Shaw Flop Similar →
2007 Sparkle Kate Average Similar →
2005 Red Mercury Electra Flop Similar →
2003 Real Men Greta Banham Super Hit Similar →
2000 Britannic Vera Campbell Hit Similar →
1999 The Escort Ann Flop Similar →
1999 Simon Magus Sarah Hit Similar →
1998 Elizabeth Lettice Howard Hit Similar →
1998 The Man Who Held His Breath Lulu Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Woodlanders Sukey Damson Flop Similar →
1997 Metroland Joanna Average Similar →
1997 The Swords Musidora Flop Similar →
1996 Poldark Cuby Trevanion Hit Similar →
1996 Jude Gypsy Saleswoman Average Similar →

Amanda Ryan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Amanda Ryan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Amanda Ryan is "The Man Who Held His Breath" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Amanda Ryan acted in?

Amanda Ryan has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Amanda Ryan?

Other notable films include "Real Men", "Simon Magus", and "Elizabeth".

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