Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Ryan Kiera Armstrong | |
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| Born | March 10, 2010 New York City, USA |
| Other names | Ryan Armstrong |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–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), 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]
Personal life
[edit]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]
Filmography
[edit]Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Zoe |
| It Chapter Two | Victoria Fuller | |
| 2020 | The Glorias | child Gloria Steinem |
| Wish Upon a Unicorn | Mia 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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Anne with an E | Minnie May Barry | Recurring 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 | Fern | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
[edit]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 The nomination was withdrawn following public backlash, and the Golden Raspberry Awards subsequently changed its rules to exclude minors under 18 from future consideration.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Ryan Kiera Armstrong". FX Networks. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (January 25, 2023). "Razzies Apologize for Nominating 12-Year-Old Actor, Introduce Age Limit for Nominations". Variety. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
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