Actress Eileen Ryan Dies at 94 – Entertainment News

By Geoffrey Huchel

Actress Eileen Ryan, who made appearances in television series such as THE TWILIGHT ZONE (1959-1964) and MATLOCK (1986-1995), passed away October 9, 2022, at her home in Malibu, California. She was the mother of actors Sean and Chris Penn and singer Michael Penn. No cause of death was given. She was 94.

Throughout her 60 plus years career, Ryan has made appearances in numerous films and television series. She appeared with her sons Sean and Chris in the 1986 film AT CLOSE RANGE, portraying the brothers’ grandmother. She also makes an appearance in THE CROSSING GUARD (1996), directed by her son, Sean.

Her additional credits include BEN CASEY (1961-1966), BONANZA (1959-1973), LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE (1974-1983), PARENTHOOD (1989), BENNY & JOON (1993), ER (1994-2009), NYPD BLUE (1993-2005), ALLY MCBEAL (1997-2002), ANYWHERE BUT HERE (1999), MAGNOLIA (1999), I AM SAM (2001), WITHOUT A TRACE (2002-2009), ALL THE KING’S MEN (2006), PRIVATE PRACTICE (2007-2013), and GREY’S ANATOMY (2005-).

Ringside Report sends our condolences to Eileen Ryan’s family during their time of grief.