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Chris Ryan

1961 - Today

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Colin Armstrong, (born 1961), usually known by the pen-name Chris Ryan, is a British author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service sergeant. After the publication of fellow patrol member Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero in 1993, Ryan published his own account of his experiences during the Bravo Two Zero mission in 1995, entitled The One That Got Away. Since retiring from the British Army Ryan has published several fiction and non-fiction books, including Strike Back, which was subsequently adapted into a television series for Sky 1, and co-created the ITV action series Ultimate Force. He has also presented or appeared in numerous television documentaries connected to the military or law enforcement. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Chris Ryan is the 2,082nd most popular military personnel, the 7,160th most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 134th most popular British Military Personnel.

Chris Ryan is most famous for being a former British Army soldier and a best-selling author, particularly known for his novels and non-fiction works about military operations and survival. He gained notoriety as a member of the SAS and for his escape from Iraq during the Gulf War in 1991.

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Among MILITARY PERSONNELS

Among military personnels, Chris Ryan ranks 2,082 out of 2,058. Before him are Azatbek Omurbekov, Alfredo Reinado, Vitalii Skakun, Ricardo Sanchez, CC Sabathia, and Ashfaq Parvez Kayani. After him are Mubariz Ibrahimov, Wissam al-Tawil, John W. Raymond, Max Lemke, Princess Salma bint Abdullah, and Murder of Gurgen Margaryan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1961, Chris Ryan ranks 984. Before him are Sunder Nix, Kevin McDonald, Nassir Al-Ghanem, Tong Fei, Mary Page Keller, and Lajla Përnaska. After him are Imogen Stubbs, Thomas Hoeren, Vermin Supreme, Alain Portes, Laurie Halse Anderson, and Attila Mizsér.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Chris Ryan ranks 7,162 out of 8,785. Before him are Tim Sherwood (1969), Laurence Fox (1978), Micachu (1987), Mark Ravenhill (1966), Graeme Sharp (1960), and Ritu Arya (1988). After him are Laura Lopes (1978), Silas Carson (1965), Imogen Stubbs (1961), Richard Ayoade (1977), Colin Jackson (1967), and Daniel Jones (1973).

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Among MILITARY PERSONNELS In United Kingdom

Among military personnels born in United Kingdom, Chris Ryan ranks 134. Before him are William Gott (1897), Andy McNab (1959), Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet (1803), Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill (1772), Craig Harrison (1974), and George Cathcart (1794). After him are Patrick Kay (1921).

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