Madge Ryan was born on January 8, 1919 in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. She was an actress, known for A Clockwork Orange (1971), Frenzy (1972) and The Lady Vanishes (1979). She was married to Michael Rumble. She died on January 9, 1994 in London, England, UK.
Was noted in the 1960's for her dominant performance in the play "Mother Courage" as a member of the National Theatre. She tended to favour 'challenging' roles, often playing unsympathetic characters or misfits.