Margaret Mary Emily Hyra
- Born:
- November 19, 1961, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Actress, Producer, Director
Early Life and Education
- Born to Susan Jordan, a former actress and English teacher, and Harry Hyra, a math teacher.
- Raised in Bethel, Connecticut.
- Attended St. Pius X Elementary School and Bethel High School.
- Briefly attended the University of Connecticut before transferring to New York University, where she studied journalism.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began her acting career in television commercials and soap operas in the early 1980s.
- Gained wider recognition for her roles in films such as Top Gun (1986) and Innerspace (1987).
- Achieved significant critical and commercial success in romantic comedies during the late 1980s and 1990s.
- Established herself as a leading actress in Hollywood.
- Made her directorial debut with the film Ithaca (2015), which she also co-wrote and starred in.
- The 'meg ryan biography heights' query is a common search for information about her, indicating her lasting popularity.
Notable Works
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Top Gun | Carole Bradshaw |
| 1989 | When Harry Met Sally... | Sally Albright |
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | Annie Reed |
| 1998 | You've Got Mail | Kathleen Kelly |
| 2015 | Ithaca | Sarajane Macauley (Also Director) |
Legacy and Impact
Margaret Mary Emily Hyra, known professionally as Meg Ryan, is recognized for her contributions to the romantic comedy genre. Her performances have influenced the portrayal of female characters in film and cemented her position as a significant figure in popular culture.