Ryan Malgarini

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Ryan Malgarini
Born
Ryan Timothy Malgarini

(1992-06-12) June 12, 1992 (age 32) [1]
Other namesRyan T. Malgarini
OccupationActor
Years active1997–present

Ryan Timothy Malgarini (born June 12, 1992) [2] is an American actor, best known for his role as Harry Coleman in Freaky Friday (2003).

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Career

In 2002, Malgarini made his film debut in The United States of Leland (released in 2004), 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. [3] 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. [4]

Malgarini also appeared in Go Figure in 2005. In 2011, Malgarini gave an award winning performance in the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly .

As of 2021, Malgarini works as an acting coach for the The AFA Studio in Toluca Lake, California. [5] [6]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
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
2003The Big Wide World of Carl LaemkeBilly LaemkeTelevision movie
2004 Malcolm in the Middle NoahEpisode: Hot Tub
2004The Robinsons: Lost in SpaceWill RobinsonTelevision short
2005 Go Figure Bradley KingsfordTelevision movie
2006 How to Eat Fried Worms Benjy
2006 Standoff Tyler KeeslarEpisode: Pilot
2008Happy CampersTelevision movie
2008–2010 Gary Unmarried Tom BrooksMain role
2011 Mike & Molly Matt DaltonEpisode: Christmas Break
2012 Harry's Law Scott DenchyEpisode: Search and Seize
2013 Riddle Nathan Teller
2013 Bones DaleEpisode: The Party in the Pants
2014Oliver, StonedDevon
2014 The Young Kieslowski Brian Kieslowski
2014 I Didn't Do It AlexEpisode: Ball or Nothing
2015 Resident Advisors Beep HutchersonEpisode: Move in Day
2015 Fresh Off the Boat MikeEpisode: Miracle on Dead Street
2016 Teen Wolf Trent2 episodes
2018 Mom BrendanEpisode: Pudding and a Screen Door
2019Dinner in AmericaDaniel
2025 Freakier Friday Harry ColemanFilming

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
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

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References

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  2. "The Official Ryan Malgarini Web Site: FAQs and Facts". ryanmalgarini.com. KidActors. Archived from the original on 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2008-05-29.
  3. Dargis, Manohla (25 August 2006). "The organic snack that builds character". Movies. The New York Times (Review of How to Eat Fried Worms). Retrieved 2014-06-12.
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  5. "Meet AFA Coach & Teacher, Ryan Malgarini! As the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes continue, we are dedicating our monthly Actor Spotlight to get to know our incredible team of AFA coaches and teachers, all of whom are professional, working actors with decades of industry experience. Let's chat with @ryanmalgarini!". instagram.com.
  6. "Happy Birthday to AFA coach and total superstar, @ryanmalgarini!! You might recognize Ryan from his iconic roles in Gary Unmarried, How to Eat Fried Worms, Freaky Friday, Mike & Molly (and MANY more) but we know him as one of our fabulous AFA coaches and teachers! Ryan has been in the biz since he was an ADORABLE little kid and clearly figured out the secret to success at a very young age. Did you know he has been nominated for FIVE Young Artist Awards, and has won three?!". instagram.com.