Alfred Ryder

Biography

Alfred Ryder was a veteran actor and director who began acting at eight years old, debuting on Broadway in 1929 as a "lost boy" in Peter Pan. He appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career, including the Star Trek: The Original Series and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, before retiring from screen acting in 1976 to focus on stage work. Ryder was a prolific performer who also directed several Broadway productions, cementing his legacy as a versatile artist.