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Ryan Malgarini | |
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Born | Ryan Timothy Malgarini June 12, 1992 [1] |
Other names | Ryan T. Malgarini |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1997–present |
Partner(s) | Kristen Stubbe (2022–present; engaged) [2] |
Ryan Timothy Malgarini (born June 12, 1992) [3] is an American actor, best known for his role as Harry Coleman in Freaky Friday (2003) and its sequel Freakier Friday (2025).
Malgarini's paternal grandmother was actress Gloria (née Grey) Malgarini. [4] [5]
In 2002, Malgarini made his film debut in The United States of Leland (released in 2003), playing a six year old boy in flashback scenes. This was a rather challenging role for Malgarini, since it required him to weep for the first time on screen in a funeral scene. In 2003, he played the role of Harry Coleman in Disney's comedy hit Freaky Friday , starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. He appeared with Tom Hanks in a test film to develop the "performance capture" technology for The Polar Express in 2004.
Malgarini appeared as Benjy in the film adaptation of 2006 of How to Eat Fried Worms , the beloved gross out children's novel by Thomas Rockwell. [6] According to an interview with Malgarini on his official site, he starred as the main character Ugly in the musical Honk! . He appeared in The Robinsons: Lost in Space in 2004. He appeared in Gary Unmarried as Gary's (Jay Mohr) son Tom. [7]
Malgarini also appeared in Go Figure in 2005. In 2011, Malgarini guest starred in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly .
As of 2021, Malgarini works as an acting coach for The AFA Studio in Toluca Lake, California. [8] [9]
In 2025, Malgarini reprised his role of Harry Coleman in the Freaky Friday sequel film Freakier Friday . [10] [11]
Malgarini began dating Kristen Stubbe in September 2022. [12] They became engaged on December 18, 2024 after two years of dating. [13] [14] [15]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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, Stoned | 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 | [16] |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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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 |