Ryan Malgarini

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title: "Ryan Malgarini" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["1992-births", "american-people-of-italian-descent", "american-male-film-actors", "american-male-television-actors", "american-male-child-actors", "21st-century-american-male-actors", "male-actors-from-washington-(state)", "people-from-renton,-washington", "living-people"] description: "American actor (born 1992)" topic_path: "arts" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Malgarini" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary American actor (born 1992) ::

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Field	Value
name	Ryan Malgarini
birth_name	Ryan Timothy Malgarini
birth_date
birth_place	Renton, Washington, U.S.
othername	Ryan T. Malgarini
occupation	Actor
years_active	1997–present
partner	Kristen Stubbe (2022–present; engaged)
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| name = Ryan Malgarini | image = | caption = | birth_name = Ryan Timothy Malgarini | birth_date = | birth_place = Renton, Washington, U.S. | nationality = | othername = Ryan T. Malgarini | occupation = Actor | years_active = 1997–present | partner = Kristen Stubbe (2022–present; engaged) | parents = | children = | website = Ryan Timothy Malgarini (born June 12, 1992) is an American actor, best known for his role as Harry Coleman in Freaky Friday (2003) and its sequel Freakier Friday (2025).

Early life

Malgarini's paternal grandmother was actress Gloria (née Grey) Malgarini.

Career

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. 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.

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.

In 2025, Malgarini reprised his role of Harry Coleman in the Freaky Friday sequel film Freakier Friday.

Personal life

Malgarini began dating Kristen Stubbe in September 2022. They became engaged on December 18, 2024 after two years of dating.

Filmography

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Year	Title	Role	Notes
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
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Awards and nominations

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Year	Award	Category	Work	Result
2004	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger	Freaky Friday
2007	Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast	How to Eat Fried Worms
2009	Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actor	Gary Unmarried
2010
2012	Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 18-21	Mike & Molly
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References

References

1. (June 12, 2014). "Today in history". [[ABC News (United States).
2. "Fiancé era 💍".
3. "The Official Ryan Malgarini Web Site: FAQs and Facts". KidActors.
4. "John Santo Malgarini - 2023 - Cook Family Funeral Home".
5. "Pyschotronic Cinemavision: Mars Attacks!".
6. Dargis, Manohla. (25 August 2006). "The organic snack that builds character". [[The New York Times]].
7. Shattuck, Kathryn. (23 September 2009). "What's on today". [[The New York Times]].
8. "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!".
9. "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?!".
10. "Freaky Friday Director Addresses Why He Didn't Return for Sequel".
11. "THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Freaky Friday' 22 years later".
12. "One year ❤️".
13. "Kristen Stubbe Official Facebook Page".
14. "Meet you back here in 250 days".
15. "One year wedding countdown starts now".
16. "Freaky Friday Director Mark Waters Reacts After Not Being Invited Back for Sequel".

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