The four most memorable films of Ryan O’Neal, the great love of Farrah Fawcett who had a personal life full of shadows

American actor Ryan O’Neal, He died on December 8 at the age of 82. He had a brilliant career playing roles on the big screen where he worked with the best directors who discovered his potential.

His first appearance was in 1962, and six years later he was already famous, but fame came to him with the role of Oliver Barrett in the film Love Story from 1970, in which he starred with Ali MacGraw. With this film, he earned an Oscar nomination for best actor.

In the 70s, he was recognized as Hollywood’s modern actor, which is why he is now considered a legend, as mentioned in the Look Ok Diaria column after the news of his death.

On a personal level, his life was full of shadows and controversial episodes, such as a fierce argument with one of the four children that ended in aggression and shooting, according to Spanish media.

Ryan O’Neal fired a gun at his son to scare him after attacking him with a fireplace poker. It happened when he was 65 years old and the actor ended up in prison, where he was several times for drug possession.

His poor relationship with and distancing from his children made headlines, as did the illnesses that plagued him at some point in his life, congenital leukemia diagnosed in 2001 and prostate cancer diagnosed in 2012.

Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O’Neal’s great love

It wasn’t all darkness, because when he was in one of the best moments of his life, he met Farrah Fawcett, his great love, with whom he had a son, Redmond, whom he called “poor stupid boy”, creating a family rift. even bigger with his offspring.

Ryan’s relationship with the protagonist of Charlie’s Angels lasted until the last day of the actress’s life, who died on June 25, 2009, like Michael Jackson.

Personal problems and love life aside, Ryan O’Neal was praised in the entertainment industry, which is why we highlight four of the late actor’s most memorable films.

1. A love story

Considered one of the most romantic films of all time, it starred Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal.

The story of a young athlete and student who falls in love with an outgoing music student whom he decides to marry even though his father does not agree, even though her illness will be the greatest test of love.

2. What’s up, doctor? (What’s wrong with me, doctor?)

In this comedy from 1972 Ryan O’Neal He shares the main role with Barbra Streisand and Madeline Kahn.

The plot revolves around a couple consisting of Howard Bannister (O’Neil) and his fiancee (Madeline Kahn) who travel to the San Francisco of their dreams, but will meet Judy Maxwell, played by Barbra Streisand, who will try to win him over.

3. Paper moon

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich from 1973. It is a comedy that shows the complex relationship between a father and his daughter.

In this film, Ryan O’Neal worked with his daughter Tatum, who is the result of his first marriage with actress Joanna Moore. Tatum’s performance earned Ryan’s daughter an Oscar, reviews Espinof.

4. Barry Lyndon

Directed by Stanley Kubrick, this period drama, but with undertones of comedy, had Ryan O’Neal in the lead.

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