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Lisa Dean Ryan Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1972-04-30

Birthplace:
Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Credits:
24 Total Roles

Lisa Dean Ryan

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Biography

American actress. She played Wanda Plenn, the girlfriend of the eponymous character in the series Doogie Howser, M.D., appearing in the series from 1989 to 1992. Co-starred as Jessica Cohen in the series Class of '96, which ran for one season in 1993. The following year, she co-starred as Maria Cavalos in the MTV series Dead at 21. The series ended after thirteen episodes. She has also guest starred in 21 Jump Street, Beverly Hills, 90210, Boy Meets World, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Diagnosis: Murder, NYPD Blue and Cold Case.

In 2004, Ryan co-starred in Disney Channel film Tiger Cruise opposite Hayden Panettiere and Bill Pullman. Her last acting credit was the 2005 Hallmark Channel film Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder with Kellie Martin.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2005 Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder MOVIE Kate
2004 Tiger Cruise MOVIE Diane Coleman
2003 Cold Case TV Barbara Carise
2001 A Letter from My Father MOVIE Sarah
2000 The Stepdaughter MOVIE Linda Conner
2000 Cut MOVIE Mary Williamson
2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV Lynn Henry
1998 Guys Like Us TV Lisa
1998 Silencing Mary MOVIE Holly Sherman
1998 Playing to Win: A Moment of Truth Movie MOVIE Dana Erikson

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