Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Ryan Kiera Armstrong | |
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Born | March 10, 2010 |
Other names | Ryan Armstrong |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2015–present[1] |
Father | Dean Armstrong |
Ryan Kiera Armstrong[2] (born March 10, 2010)[3] is an American actress.[4] She is known for her roles as Charlie McGee in the 2022 film Firestarter[5] and Alma Gardner in the television mini-series American Horror Story: Red Tide.[6] She also portrayed Brooke in the Western The Old Way (2023).[7]
Personal life
[edit]Armstrong was born to actor Dean Armstrong and Dr. Berta Bacic and is the youngest of five children.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
Year | Film | Role |
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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 |
Wildflower | Young Bea | |
2023 | The Old Way | Brooke |
Television
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Anne with an E | Minnie May Barry | 3 Episodes |
2018 | The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | Young Nola Kellergan | 10 Episodes |
2021 | American Horror Story: Red Tide | Alma Gardner | 5 Episodes |
2024 | Star Wars: Skeleton Crew | Fern | Upcoming series |
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 The nomination was withdrawn following public backlash, and the Golden Raspberry Awards subsequently changed its rules to exclude minors under 18 from future consideration.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 2, 2021). "'Firestarter': Blumhouse Reboot Of Stephen King Classic Finds Its Charlie In Ryan Kiera Armstrong – First Look". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ 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 (2021-09-16). "The Character Everyone Agrees Is The True Villain Of AHS: Double Feature's Red Tide". Looper. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Roman, Julian (6 January 2023). "The Old Way Review: Ryan Kiera Armstrong Steals Formulaic Western". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ France, Lisa Respers (2023-01-25). "Razzies remove child star Ryan Kiera Armstrong from worst actress nominees". CNN. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (2023-01-25). "Razzies Apologize for Nominating 12-Year-Old Actor, Introduce Age Limit for Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-05.