Ryan Malgarini facts for kids

Ryan Timothy Malgarini is an American actor. He was born on June 12, 1992. He is most famous for playing Harry Coleman in the movie Freaky Friday (2003). He also returned for its sequel, Freakier Friday, which came out in 2025.

Ryan's Acting Journey

Early Roles and Big Movies

Ryan Malgarini started his acting career in 2002. His first movie was The United States of Leland, released in 2004. In this film, he played a six-year-old boy in flashback scenes. This role was a bit tough because he had to cry on screen for the first time.

In 2003, Ryan got a big role as Harry Coleman in the Disney comedy Freaky Friday. He acted alongside famous stars like Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The movie was a huge hit!

Working with Movie Stars

In 2004, Ryan worked with Tom Hanks. They made a test film to help create a special movie technology. This technology was later used for the movie The Polar Express.

Ryan also appeared in the 2006 movie How to Eat Fried Worms. He played the character Benjy. This movie was based on a popular children's book by Thomas Rockwell.

TV Shows and Later Work

Ryan has also been in many TV shows. He was in Gary Unmarried from 2008 to 2010. He played Tom, the son of the main character, Gary. In 2011, he had a guest role in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly. His performance in that episode won him an award.

As of 2021, Ryan Malgarini works as an acting coach. He teaches acting at The AFA Studio in Toluca Lake, California.

Movies and TV Shows List

Filmography Highlights

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Ryan Malgarini has been in:

• 2003: The United States of Leland as Young Leland
• 2003: Freaky Friday as Harry Coleman
• 2004: Malcolm in the Middle as Noah
• 2005: Go Figure as Bradley Kingsford (TV movie)
• 2006: How to Eat Fried Worms as Benjy
• 2008–2010: Gary Unmarried as Tom Brooks (Main role)
• 2011: Mike & Molly as Matt Dalton
• 2013: Bones as Dale
• 2014: I Didn't Do It as Alex
• 2015: Fresh Off the Boat as Mike
• 2016: Teen Wolf as Trent
• 2018: Mom as Brendan
• 2025: Freakier Friday as Harry Coleman

Awards and Recognition

Ryan has won some awards for his acting:

• 2007: He won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast for How to Eat Fried Worms.
• 2010: He won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor for Gary Unmarried.
• 2012: He won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor for Mike & Molly.

See also

In Spanish: Ryan Malgarini para niños