Ryan Kiera Armstrong

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Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Born (2010-03-10) March 10, 2010 (age 14)
Other namesRyan Armstrong
OccupationActress
Years active2017–present
Father Dean Armstrong

Ryan Kiera Armstrong [1] (born March 10, 2010) [2] is an American actress. [3] Her first appearance was a recurring role on the three seasons of the Canadian series Anne with an E (2017-2023). She later played the title role in the film Firestarter (2022), [4] and appeared in the main cast of the anthology series five-part segment American Horror Story: Red Tide (2023). [5]

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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

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 The nomination was withdrawn following public backlash, and the Golden Raspberry Awards subsequently changed its rules to exclude minors under 18 from future consideration. [6]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRole
2019 The Art of Racing in the Rain Zoe
It Chapter Two Victoria Fuller
2020 The Glorias child Gloria Steinem
Wish Upon a UnicornMia Dindal
2021 Black Widow Young Antonia
The Tomorrow War Young Muri Forester
2022 Firestarter Charlie Mcgee; title role
Wildflower Young Bea
2023 The Old Way Brooke

Television

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

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