Ryan O'Neal
Ryan O'Neal was an American actor best known for his lead role in the 1970 romantic drama *Love Story*, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
He appeared in numerous films throughout the 1970s, including *What's Up, Doc?* and *Paper Moon*, the latter costarring his daughter Tatum O'Neal.
His personal life, including a long relationship with Farrah Fawcett, attracted considerable tabloid attention.
American film industry center
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- starLuminous astronomical object
- filmographyListed screen credits
- Peyton PlaceFictional scandal-ridden community
Paper Moon · What's Up Doc · performance · audition · casting · co-star · Golden Globe · television
- romanceLove and its excitement
- loveIntense fond attachment
- tumultuousViolently agitated or disturbed
- familyRelated people together
Barbra Streisand · dynasty · high-profile · tabloid · marriage · divorce · reconciliation · partnership
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- golden agePeriod of peak prosperity
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- vintageQuality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
retrospective · throwback · iconic · timeless · blockbuster era · cultural icon · pop culture · memorable
Humorous love story genre
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- screwball comedyChaotic romantic film genre
- period pieceWork set in past era
- tearjerkerEmotionally manipulative entertainment
romantic drama · farce · action · thriller · melodrama · ensemble cast · chemistry · comedic timing
Pleasantly attractive in manner
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- handsomeAttractive in appearance
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
rakish · witty · dashing · roguish · magnetic · leading man · heartthrob · controversial
Hollywood
American film industry center
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- starLuminous astronomical object
- filmographyListed screen credits
Peyton Place · Paper Moon · What's Up Doc · performance · audition · casting · co-star · Golden Globe · television · film
Farrah Fawcett
- romanceLove and its excitement
- loveIntense fond attachment
- tumultuousViolently agitated or disturbed
Barbra Streisand · family · dynasty · high-profile · tabloid · marriage · divorce · reconciliation · partnership
1970s
Fourth decade, twentieth century
- golden agePeriod of peak prosperity
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- vintageQuality from past eras
classic · retrospective · throwback · iconic · timeless · blockbuster era · cultural icon · pop culture · memorable · legendary
romantic comedy
Humorous love story genre
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- screwball comedyChaotic romantic film genre
- period pieceWork set in past era
tearjerker · romantic drama · farce · action · thriller · melodrama · ensemble cast · chemistry · comedic timing · emotional range
charming
Pleasantly attractive in manner
charismatic · rakish · witty · dashing · roguish · magnetic · leading man · heartthrob · controversial · tempestuous
Ryan O'NealRobert De Niro
Al Pacino · Dustin Hoffman · Gene Hackman · Jack Nicholson · Harvey Keitel
Ryan O'NealMorgan Freeman
Tommy Lee Jones · Michael Caine · Gene Hackman · Samuel L. Jackson