Steve Ryan (June 19, 1947 – September 3, 2007) was an American actor known for his recurring role as J. Walter Weatherman on the Fox sitcom Arrested Development, Detective Nate Grossman on Crime Story (1986–1988), and Mike Healy on Oz (1997).
Career He was best known for his recurring role on the Fox sitcom Arrested Development as J. Walter Weatherman. Some of his other roles included "Detective Nate Grossman" on the NBC Police series Crime Story and his role as "Bobick" on Daddio. He had recurring roles as Sgt. Adams on CSI, as Secretary of Defense Miles Hutchinson on The West Wing, as Father Conti on American Dreams, as Officer Mike Healy on Oz, and as Mark Volchek on Wiseguy
Ryan's notable stage appearances included the original Broadway production of I'm Not Rappaport and revivals of On the Waterfront and Guys and Dolls. He also performed at most of America's major regional theatres, including Yale Repertory Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
Death Ryan died in Duarte, California, aged 60, from cancer.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1980 Night of the Juggler Fifth Avenue Cop #1 1985 D.A.R.Y.L. Howie Fox 1994 Quiz Show NBC Employee Uncredited1996 I'm Not Rappaport Harry 2000 Best Dunne 2005 Partner(s) Dave's Dad 2007 Entry Level Bob (final film role)
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes1980AtticaPaul MichaelsTelevision film1981Another WorldEd SadowskiEpisode #1.43701984Old FriendsGeorge NealTelevision film1986–1988Crime StoryDet. Nate Grossman40 episodes1989Miami ViceMr. DysonEpisode: "Asian Cut"Money, Power, Murder.Little JohnTelevision film1990WiseguyMark Volchek5 episodes1992–1993Law & OrderSid Fisher / Brooklyn ADA Fleishman2 episodes1995The Wright VerdictsJack HullEpisode: "The Eyes of God"1995–1997New York UndercoverDave Cooper3 episodes1995, 2002NYPD BlueLt. Lane / Pat Carr2 episodes1996Lifestories: Families in CrisisOfficer WalshEpisode: "Someone Had to Be Benny"Swift JusticeRoddyEpisode: "Where Were You in '72?"1997OzOfficer Mike Healy5 episodes1998Spin CityFredEpisode: "The Pope of Gracie Mansion"Thicker Than BloodMr. ByrneTelevision filmHomicide: Life on the StreetMiami Detective FrescherEpisode: "Wanted Dead or Alive: Part 2"1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitHankEpisode: "Uncivilized"2000DaddioBobbick15 episodesThird WatchDemolition Team Leader PhilEpisode: "Demolition Derby"Mary and RhodaFatherTelevision film2001ThievesWayneEpisode: "Casino"2002Six Feet UnderMatthew Heath CollinsEpisode: "In Place of Anger"The X-FilesSheriff Jack CooganEpisode: "Scary Monsters"RebaMr. LewisEpisode: "Proud Reba"Crossing JordanBoston Fire ChiefEpisode: "One Twelve"The PracticeDetective Alan SlezakEpisode: "The Good Fight"JAGVice Admiral HoltEpisode: "Enemy Below"2003Without a TraceMichael PoseyEpisode: "Underground Railroad"Still StandingSecurity GuardEpisode: "Still Romancing"Strong MedicineFire ChiefEpisode: "Degeneration"Cold CaseButch Rinaldi (2003)Episode: "The Runner"2003–2005American DreamsFather Conti8 episodes2003–2006The West WingSecretary of Defense Miles Hutchinson16 episodes2004Yes, DearTony the PlumberEpisode: "Who Done It?"Will & GraceLieutenantEpisode: "Back Up, Dancer"Center of the UniverseSethEpisode: "Independence Day"2004–2005Arrested DevelopmentJ. Walter Weatherman2 episodes2005George LopezJim MoreyEpisode: "George Negoti-ate It:ReunionEpisode: "1986"Silver BellsFatherTelevision filmBoston LegalSpecial Agent Kevin DrummondEpisode: "Gone"CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSergeant Adams2 episodesJAGCaptain Miles DonovanEpisode: "Straits of Malacca"20067th HeavenMr. MedlockEpisode: "Got MLK?"CSI: MiamiMorris YatesEpisode: "Skeletons"Las VegasEpisode: "Lyle & Substance"WalkoutCommander at RooseveltTelevision film
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