Ryan Malgarini facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ryan Malgarini
|
|
|---|---|
| Born |
Ryan Timothy Malgarini
June 12, 1992 |
| Other names | Ryan T. Malgarini |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Ryan Timothy Malgarini was born on June 12, 1992. He is an American actor. Ryan is best known for playing Harry Coleman in the movie Freaky Friday (2003).
Contents
Ryan Malgarini's Acting Career
Ryan Malgarini started acting in movies in 2002. His first movie was The United States of Leland. In this film, he played a six-year-old boy in scenes that showed past events.
Famous Roles and Movies
In 2003, Ryan played Harry Coleman in the popular Disney comedy Freaky Friday. He acted alongside famous stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.
In 2004, Ryan worked with Tom Hanks. They made a test film to help create "performance capture" technology. This technology helps turn an actor's movements into computer animation. It was used for the movie The Polar Express.
Ryan also appeared as Benjy in the 2006 movie How to Eat Fried Worms. This film was based on the popular children's book by Thomas Rockwell. He also played the main character, Ugly, in the musical Honk!.
Television Work
Ryan has been in many TV shows. In 2004, he appeared in The Robinsons: Lost in Space. From 2008 to 2010, he played Tom, the son of the main character, in the show Gary Unmarried.
In 2005, Ryan was in the TV movie Go Figure. In 2011, he gave a great performance in the CBS comedy show Mike & Molly.
Current Work
As of 2021, Ryan Malgarini works as an acting coach. He teaches acting at The AFA Studio in Toluca Lake, California.
Ryan Malgarini's Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The United States of Leland | Young Leland | |
| 2003 | Gilmore Girls | Fred Larson Jr. | Episode: A Tale of Poes and Fire |
| 2003 | Freaky Friday | Harry Coleman | |
| 2003 | The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke | Billy Laemke | Television movie |
| 2004 | Malcolm in the Middle | Noah | Episode: Hot Tub |
| 2004 | The Robinsons: Lost in Space | Will Robinson | Television short |
| 2005 | Go Figure | Bradley Kingsford | Television movie |
| 2006 | How to Eat Fried Worms | Benjy | |
| 2006 | Standoff | Tyler Keeslar | Episode: Pilot |
| 2008 | Happy Campers | Television movie | |
| 2008–2010 | Gary Unmarried | Tom Brooks | Main role |
| 2011 | Mike & Molly | Matt Dalton | Episode: Christmas Break |
| 2012 | Harry's Law | Scott Denchy | Episode: Search and Seize |
| 2013 | Riddle | Nathan Teller | |
| 2013 | Bones | Dale | Episode: The Party in the Pants |
| 2014 | Oliver, ... | Devon | |
| 2014 | The Young Kieslowski | Brian Kieslowski | |
| 2014 | I Didn't Do It | Alex | Episode: Ball or Nothing |
| 2015 | Resident Advisors | Beep Hutcherson | Episode: Move in Day |
| 2015 | Fresh Off the Boat | Mike | Episode: Miracle on Dead Street |
| 2016 | Teen Wolf | Trent | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Mom | Brendan | Episode: Pudding and a Screen Door |
| 2019 | Dinner in America | Daniel | |
| 2025 | Freakier Friday | Harry Coleman | Filming |
Awards and Nominations
Ryan Malgarini has won several awards for his acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger | Freaky Friday | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast | How to Eat Fried Worms | Won | |
| 2009 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor | Gary Unmarried | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Won | |||
| 2012 | Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 18-21 | Mike & Molly | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Ryan Malgarini para niños
