Ryan Kiera Armstrong

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Ryan Kiera Armstrong
BornMarch 2010
New York City, USA
Other namesRyan Armstrong
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Father Dean Armstrong

Ryan Kiera Armstrong [1] (born March 2010) [2] is an American actress. [3] She gained recognition for her recurring roles on the Canadian series Anne with an E (2017–2019) and Star Wars series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024–present). She also starred in the films Firestarter (2022), Wildflower (2022), The Old Way (2023) and the anthology series American Horror Story: Red Tide (2023).

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Early life

Armstrong was born in New York City to Canadian parents Dr. Berta Bacic and actor Dean Armstrong; she is the youngest of five children. [2]

Career

Armstrong made her screen debut as Minnie May Barry in the TV series Anne with an E from 2017 to 2019. At the age of 8, she made her film debut in the drama film The Art of Racing in the Rain , starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried and Gary Cole.

In 2022, Armstrong portrayed the role of the title character in Firestarter . She was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress, but her nomination was pulled out due to her young age. [4]

In 2024, Armstrong played the role of Fern in the Disney+ science-fiction television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew . [5]

Awards and nominations

Armstrong made headlines in 2023 when, as a 12-year-old, she was nominated for the 2022 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress for her performance in Firestarter. The nomination was withdrawn following public backlash, [6] and the Golden Raspberry Awards subsequently changed its rules to exclude minors under 18 from future consideration. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019 The Art of Racing in the Rain Zoe SwiftFilm debut
It Chapter Two Victoria Fuller [8]
2020 The Glorias Gloria Steinem (young) [9]
Wish Upon a UnicornMia Dindal
2021 Black Widow Young Antonia
The Tomorrow War Young Muri Forester [10]
2022 Firestarter Charlie Mcgee [11]
Wildflower Young Bea
2023 The Old Way Brooke

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017–2019 Anne with an E Minnie May BarryRecurring role
2018 The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair Young Nola Kellergan Miniseries; Recurring role [12]
2021 American Horror Story: Red Tide Alma Gardner Anthology series; Main cast
2024 Star Wars: Skeleton Crew FernMain cast
2025 Stick AngelaGuest role

References

  1. ↑ Gonzalez, Umberto (June 2, 2021). "Blumhouse Finds New 'Firestarter' Star in Ryan Kiera Armstrong". TheWrap. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Ryan Kiera Armstrong". FX Networks. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ Armitage, Helen (January 14, 2022). "Ryan Kiera Armstrong Movie & TV Roles: Where You Know The Tomorrow War Star". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ Sanchez, Gabrielle (January 26, 2023). "Razzie Awards retract 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong's nomination for Firestarter—and for all minors going forward". www.avclub.com. AV Club. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Templeton, Molly (August 12, 2024). "The Kids of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Escape the Space Suburbs for Adventure". www.reactormag.com. Reactor Magazine. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
  6. ↑ Lee, Benjamin (January 25, 2023). "Razzie awards remove 12-year-old from worst actress category after backlash". The Guardian. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ Yossman, K.J. (January 25, 2023). "Razzies Apologize for Nominating 12-Year-Old Actor, Introduce Age Limit for Nominations". Variety . Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ Hughes, Mark (September 6, 2019). "Review: 'It: Chapter Two' Has Great Characters And Plenty Of Scares". Forbes. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  9. ↑ Rubins, Dan (September 28, 2020). "The Glorias Review: A Perspective-Shifting Ode of Gloria Steinem's Life". Slant Magazine . Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  10. ↑ Judge, Kieran (July 9, 2021). "The Tomorrow War (2021) Review". thefilmagazine.com. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ Van Hoose, Benjamin (May 13, 2022). "'Firestarter''s Ryan Kiera Armstrong Got to Know Onscreen Dad Zac Efron Over a Game of Ping-Pong". People . Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  12. ↑ Lemieux, Melissa (September 16, 2021). "The Character Everyone Agrees Is The True Villain Of AHS: Double Feature's Red Tide". Looper. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
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