Interesting Facts About Ryan O'Neal

Charles Patrick Ryan O'Neal was born on April 20, 1941 in Los Angeles. O'Neal is a Academy Award nominated actor for his work in Love Story, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for the film. He was nominated again for a Golden Globe in 1974 for Paper Moon.

Filmography included shows like Love Story, The Big Bounce, Paper Moon, Oliver's Story, Nickelodeon, Faithful, Chances Are - all of which are just a few of the films he participated in from 1962-2003. O'Neal has also appeared in television shows like Perry Mason, Peyton Place, Good Sports, Desperate Housewives, Bull, Miss Match, and Bones in 2007 and 2008.

In 1970, O'Neal won for Best Foreign Actor - David di Donatello Awards for his work in Love Story.

Joanna Cook Moore from 1963-1967. Leigh Taylor-Young from 1967-1973. Farrah Fawcett was his domestic partner from 1982-1997; and then again in 2001-2009. He and Farrah Fawcett were together until she died on June 25, 2009, at age 62. O'Neal was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2001, by 2006 it was in remission.

O'Neal has four children: Tatum O'Neal and Griffin O'Neal (with Moore), Patrick (with Taylor-Young), and Redmond (with Fawcett).

His mother Patricia was an actor, his father Charles was a Hollywood movie screenwriter with acting experience.

Was originally considered for the role of Rocky Balboa in Rocky (1976).

His film career took off with with role in Love Story.

Guest starred on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Leave It To Beaver, Westinghouse Playhouse, and Wagon Train.

He gained a huge following from his role in Peyton's Place.

Once dated Diana Ross and Bianca Jagger.

Was number 2 at the box-office in 1973, right behind Clint Eastwood.

Worked with Barbara Streisand in 1972.

Was a regular on the television show Empire.

He starred with Farrah in several film roles.

Was also considered for the role in The Godfather (1972) where he would have played Michael Corleone.

He is the ex-father-in-law to Rebecca De Mornay and John McEnroe.

At one time was romantically linked to Ursula Andress.

Is the brother of Kevin O'Neal.

In his personal life Ryan, married three times and has four children.

Was a Golden Gloves boxer in 1956-1957 with an 18-4 record including 13 knockouts.

Ryan O'Neal filmography has included the following:

This Rugged Land (1962)
The Big Bounce (1969)
The Games (1970)
Love Story (1970)
The Moviemakers (1971) (short subject)
Wild Rovers (1971)
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973)
Paper Moon (1973)
Barry Lyndon (1975)
Nickelodeon (1976)
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
The Driver (1978)
Oliver's Story (1978)
The Main Event (1979)
So Fine (1981)
Green Ice (1981)
Partners (1982)
Irreconcilable Differences (1984)
Fever Pitch (1985)
Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)
Small Sacrifices (1989)
Chances Are (1989)
Faithful (1996)
Hacks (1997)
Zero Effect (1998)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1998)
Coming Soon (1999)
Gentleman B. (2000)
The List (2000)
People I Know (2002)
Malibu's Most Wanted (2003)

Article Sources:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641939/bio
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_O'Neal