Remembering Ryan O'Neal: Looking back at his incredible career

Ryan O'Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in "Love Story" and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in "Paper Moon," died Friday, his son said. MORE: abc7.com/ryan-...

[@Jim_Stark]

A few years back I had found Ryan O'Neal on Facebook. I had an original movie poster for The Driver, a movie Ryan did in 1978. I asked him how much he would want to sign it. He said just send it to him and he'd sign it for free. He even gave me his address to his home on Malibu Beach. He wrote...To Adam, look both ways. Much love, Ryan O'Neal.

[@donnamaccrossan1358]

I watched "Love Story" many times because of Ryan O'Neil. He is now reunited with the love of his life Farrah Fawcett.

[@JE4-1]

I still remember sitting in the movie theater and sobbing - along with a lot of other teenage girls in the audience. Love Story something about the music, film locations, and cast that were timeless. Condolences to Ryan’s family, especially Tatum and Redmond….. He was a very good actor and will be missed.

[@birdsfan57]

Me too...my friends and I were 13/14 and sat among grown men and women weeping at the tragic love story between his Oliver and his Jenny. The years have flown by much, much too quickly. So very sad that his passing is another glowing reminder of our own mortality. May he now be reunited with his other "tragic" love, Farrah. Both were true icons from another, incomparable era of Hollywood talent.

[@robinmcclure6984]

What about Griffin? He was Ryan's son too

[@birdsfan57]

Curious to know if, after seeing the film, you bought the paperback copy of the book and the soundtrack album. We were so obsessed with both, and we must have played that album a hundred times, reliving that movie, much like we did years earlier, when we couldn't get enough of the theme song from Romeo and Juliet, with our pre-teen "crush" Len Whiting. Both movies are timeless.

[@JE4-1]

@@birdsfan57 LOL I am guilty.

[@markko17]

"The Driver", the best Ryan O'Neal (and Bruce Dern) movie nobody ever talks about.

[@Melinda8162]

Oh yeah, I liked that too! Haven't seen it kau. It was great to watch! I really like Ryan.

[@caspianblue4141]

I literally just watched "Chances Are" last night, a wonderful RomCom in which Ryan played such a wonderful role. And today I am hearing he's died. 😲 Weird how the Universe works. RIP Ryan!! I want a man to love me the way you loved Corinne!!

[@Tsukiko.97]

Barry Lyndon will forever be a masterpiece. RIP

[@ekop1778]

ILL TAKE THAT MOVIE ANYDAY OVER SMARTPHONE REBBOTS WE GOT NOW

[@12classics39]

He did a phenomenal "Cary Grant/Harold Lloyd impression" performance in What's Up, Doc, where he perfectly matched wits with Barbra Streisand. It’s a crime he got no awards for it, not even any nominations. A timeless masterpiece. RIP Ryan.

[@user-fq8rs7rz3i]

What’s up doc was superb. My favourite comedy. RIP Ryan O’neal. ❤

[@TIMCOWBOY1971]

RIP Ryan O’ Neal aka Legend 🙏 He was awesome 👏 in the movie 🎥 Paper Moon!

[@TERUBOTSU]

My absolute favourite movie - "Chances Are" featuring Ryan O'Neal, Cybil Sherperd and Robert Downey Jr. Of course, his 'Love Story' is the epic of romance. You have no idea how huge that movie was in Asia in the 70s!

[@BeauDare-ov7py]

Ryan O'Neal is simply the best there is. He had this thrilling reality about him that you seldom see in films these days. I had the pleasure of working with him as an actor in Hollywood, and he was a joy to behold. Polite, thoughtful and a remarkable talent.. Hollywood could take a lesson..

[@BeauDare-ov7py]

He also had this wonderful, playful sense of humor, that lite up the film set.. RIP, Ryan.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

The greatest actor i've ever seen. I am tremendously heartbroken. 😭😭

[@jeaninewright1936]

What's Up Doc opposite Barbara Streisand is a timeless comedy? It's pure genius and you laugh every time you see it. Rip Ryan O’Neal. You're with your lady love Farah again..

[@stargazer4299]

❤Love Story❤ RIP RYAN O'Neal 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@maryjohnson1890]

I remember Ryan O'Neal in Peyton Place show in the 60s. Rest in Peace.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Ryan Patrick Charles O'Neal, you will be missed

[@brettwalters-n4u]

My mum loved this actor, back in the beginning... ...I can still remember her watching Payten Place when it aired in the UK on TV

[@mommaweathers3620]

He is One in a Million the best actor of all RIP Ryan/Rodney my favorite actor in Peyton Place and more!!!!

[@hourglasstv01]

We will always remember you, rest in peace

[@j9andphoenix]

I LOVED What's up Doc and the Main Event!

[@susanweston6931]

He was a great actor and lovely looking guy loved him in peyton's place in the 60th

[@isobelwhiteman2591]

So sad RIP Ryan my condolences to his family 🙏🏻

[@isobelwhiteman2591]

Thank you who liked my comment 🙏🏻

[@user-cb9ul1ds6y]

Rest in peace dear sir. You and Farrah are together for eternity.

[@pernelldh]

He also co-starred in the 1977 film "A Bridge Too Far."

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Firs Norman Lear, now him rest in peace to both🙏🏿

[@DevilDogDen1775]

Oh man.... This is really sad news.... He was an absolutely amazing actor.... Paper Moon, Barry Lyndon, What's Up, Doc, Love Story....This news is a real bummer..... 💔

[@RaulGarcia-tq2ll]

Condolences to his children and family. Rest in peace 🙏 🌹 ( Mrs Garcia) wife of Raul

[@HumanBeanbag]

Paper Moon is a beautiful movie

[@robynheavner4689]

Rest in Peace Ryan! ❤

[@georgiagiolia7477]

RIP Ryan O'Neal...we will never forget him...

[@KenJohnsonMusic]

I have to quit tearing up for the death of Oliver Barrett IV. He died long ago.

[@edwardsinchuk8199]

Loved him in what’s up doc RIP

[@Haristoney]

Love Story, RIP Ryan

[@AnnaD25]

Love Story snow scene❤

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

That was the best scene in the movie.

[@shannon9155]

He was so good looking in What's up Doc?

[@NessaDotiktoknessahoangdooffic]

Rip Ryan I miss you too ❤😢

[@pegnewsarepta3589]

❤❤❤❤❤❤GOOD MAN. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@philipjarrett3487]

RIP Ryan O’Neal (1941-2023)😢

[@chancelearson1949]

RIP Ryan O’Neal

[@ubermikesocal]

Oh god, oh man. Oh god, oh Man oh god oh man!

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

So weird had no idea. But was thinking about this movie and how it affected me. ...my favorite movie at 8 years. Old soul hopeless romantic. He was so hot and Ally so darling...😢❤

[@skyeblue5669]

How many Awards did he receive in his lifetime of acting??

[@jrpacer6355]

How sad I liked his movies

[@peacelife]

Wow!! The Romeo and Juliet movie of America. My condolences to his family and friends

[@soldiersvejk2053]

Barry Lyndon

[@user-wu5of8jg7n]

That's a Biggin departure bcuz u can never take away his t a l e n t , god gave him !!!!!!

[@peterm1826]

I Remember seeing a home movie of him walking along the beach in Malibu with Sharon Tate they were holding hands

[@NessaDotiktoknessahoangdooffic]

❤❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤❤❤

[@mimsicle1]

Incredible? What was incredible was the abuse he inflicted on those who loved him.

[@kimbrown5024]

From his later interviews, he had alot of regrets. Perhaps there was redemption on the other side.

[@plicketyplunk]

Exactly what I was thinking, missile 1.

[@cocoaorange1]

Yes he did, parents make mistakes.

[@plicketyplunk]

@@cocoaorange1 Hitting on your own daughter at your ex-wifes funeral? I would say that goes beyond a "mistake".

[@khismet]

He really did inflict a lot of pain. Children are Traumatised from being his kid.. whoa.😢

[@TheodoreStAmant]

Ryan o Neal starred in movies and TV shows as a bankable actor

[@Gazoo-z5t]

He was a menace to his own family. People, stop idolizing someone just because they were in a film, or on television, or sing for a living. It's really getting tiresome. The guy was a jerk

[@plicketyplunk]

Yes he was.

[@hardren101]

I saw him in an episode of "Leave it to Beaver" and thought he was just average, oh what a difference a day makes, I thought he was sexy as hell in "what's up doc" (apparently so did many, in the 70's he hooked with, Streisand, Ali MacGraw Cher, Diana Ross, Candice bergen, Jacqueline Bisset).....RIP, GOD bless!!!!

[@nickholt3812]

THE DRIVER

[@chrissullivan5752]

His career died 30 years ago.

[@ekop1778]

AHHHHH SO FINE 1981 I GOT GET A PAIR OF BOTTOMLESS PANTS MAYBE JACK WARDEN HAS SOME HANGING AROUND

[@tomodonovan5931]

Yo baby! Let me wash those windshields! lol!

[@ekop1778]

@@tomodonovan5931 OH YEA BABY BOY SLAP ME - NO NOT THAT WAY-

[@kimromero3247]

He was a terrible human being

[@kevinmalone3210]

How so? Because he had issues with his daughter, Tatum?

[@kimromero3247]

@@kevinmalone3210 because he did drugs with his own children

[@COBYKOEHL2]

HE WAS AN ABUSIVE TERRORIST

[@cynthiajones4332]

Will you go to heaven? Ever lie, steal, used God's name as a curse word (O-M-G)? Still think your good? According to God's law, you're guilty. Wait, God loves you, he made a way out. God so loved the world that he gave his son that whoever believes in him will not die but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Jesus died for you, believe & repent time is short be ready.

[@maryjohnson1890]

We all are guilty. Sinners, all of us. This is why Jesus died for us. He took our sins upon Himself.

[@salvatorecangialosi3264]

RlP

[@Manuel-zo3wg]

Troubled actor and family Big mess in Hollywood.Geez poor Redmond O'Neal locked up Tatum Oneal coke addict

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

There’s all this negativity online how he was a narcissist an abuser, and how he beat his kids all of this and how he played around on Farrah Fawcett with a much younger woman and is very sad, but is there anything out there that talks about Ryan as an abuse victim? Everybody keeps saying that he was an abuser, but is it possible that anyone abused him? Is there anyone that used him for his money or made him into a sex object? Is there anyone who abused him psychologically and physically? It does seem as though narcissism could be a result of child abuse. It could be genetic but it could be that some thing happened to him and he’s been struggling his whole life with torment but we don’t know because their kids seem to talk about the fact that they were victims but perhaps he was that doesn’t mean that there should be an excuse, but perhaps he has some kind of psychological problem due to being abused himself what do you think because there’s so much dirt on the sky to make him look like it’s a real monster, but maybe he never knew unconditional love himself, and that he was being abused for many many years, but everybody around him as well . What do you think? Was he born a narcissist?

[@vapalaca]

Abusive guy tho

[@betsy4827]

.......and he treated every woman he was with like 💩. That is all.

[@COBYKOEHL2]

Terrible father