- Was the very first Saracen character in a Robin Hood story. After his addition to the cast as a permanent character, the Saracen has been a part of every new Robin Hood movie/television series made since.
- Originally his character on Robin Hood (1984), Nasir, was supposed to be killed in the pilot episode "Robin Hood And The Sorcerer" but the writers changed their minds and made him a part of the cast.
- In First Knight (1995), Mark apprenticed as assistant sword master under the veteran sword master, Bob Anderson.
- He collaborated with writer John Matthews on a biography called "Hold Fast", inspired by Ryan's twenty years in Los Angeles working in Hollywood and as a CA Licensed Private Investigator and security consultant.
- He collaborated with artist Mike Grell on a graphic novel called "The Pilgrim", which involved psychic warfare during World War 2. The novel is supposedly based on Ryan's own experience within the Intelligence Corps/Special Forces.
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