Ryan Merriman
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Ryan Merriman | |
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![]() Merriman in the 2012 film Cheesecake Casserole | |
Born | Ryan Earl Merriman April 10, 1983 Choctaw, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1993–present |
Spouses |
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Children | 1 |
Ryan Earl Merriman (born April 10, 1983)[1] is an American actor. He began his career at the age of ten and has appeared in several feature films and television shows. He is best known for a handful of Disney Channel original movies and for portraying Jake Pierce in The Ring Two, Kevin Fischer in Final Destination 3, and Ian Thomas in Pretty Little Liars.
Early life
Merriman was born in Choctaw, Oklahoma, the son of Earl and Nonalyn Merriman.[2] He has a sister named Monica. At a young age, he began acting in commercials, print work, vocal performances, and local theater (Stage Struck Studios) in Oklahoma.
Career
Merriman's first major role was on the television series
Merriman's other roles include the horror films
Personal life
Merriman was married to Micol Duncan from 2004 to 2011. On January 1, 2012, he became engaged to Kristen McMullen.[3] They were married in September 2014.[4] Their daughter was born in July 2018.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Benjamin "Ben" Cappadora / Sam Karras - Age 12 | Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor |
1999 | Just Looking | Lenny Levine | Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor |
2002 | Halloween: Resurrection | Myles "Deckard" Barton | |
2003 | Spin
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Eddie Haley | |
2005 | Rings | Jake Pierce | Short film |
2005 | The Ring Two | ||
2006 | Final Destination 3 | Kevin Fischer | |
2007 | Home of the Giants | Matt Morrison | |
2009 | Wild Cherry
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Stanford | |
2011 | The 5th Quarter | Jon Abbate | |
2012 | Cheesecake Casserole | Andy | |
2012 | Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader | Kyle | |
2012 | My Hometown | Rick Dickson | |
2013 | Dose of Reality | Matt | |
2013 | 42 | Dixie Walker | |
2015 | The Last Rescue | Paratrooper Griggs | |
2016 | The Congressman | Jared Barnes | |
2016 | A Sunday Horse | Jonathan Collier | |
2016 | Domain | Denver | |
2018 | The Jurassic Games | The Host | |
2019 | Portal | Steven | |
2020 | Robot Riot | Main Role | Amazon Prime |
2024 | Model House | The Neighbor |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993–1995 | The Mommies | Blake Kellogg | Main role, 30 episodes Nominated — Young Artist Award for Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series |
1995 | The Client | Jeff Dietrich | Episode: "The Way Things Were" |
1996–2000 | The Pretender | Young Jarod / Gemini | Main role, 50 episodes Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Supporting Young Actor (1997) Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Supporting Young Actor (1998, 1999) |
1997 | What's Right With America | Todd Gordon | Television film |
1998 | Everything That Rises | Nathan Clay | Television film Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series – Leading Young Actor |
1999 | Night Ride Home | Justin | Television film |
1999 | Smart House | Ben Cooper | Disney Channel Original Movie |
1999 | Lansky | Meyer Lansky | Television film |
2000 | Rocket's Red Glare | Todd Baker | Television film |
2001 | The Luck of the Irish | Kyle Johnson | Disney Channel Original Movie |
2001 | Touched by an Angel | Jason Harris | Episode: "Visions of thy Father" |
2001 | Dangerous Child | Jack Cambridge | Television film Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special – Leading Young Actor |
2002 | Taken | Sam Crawford | Episode: "Acid Tests" Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special – Supporting Young Actor |
2002 | A Ring of Endless Light | Adam Eddington | Disney Channel Original Movie |
2003–2004 | Veritas: The Quest | Nikko Zond | Main role, 13 episodes |
2004 | Smallville | Jason Dante | Episode: "Velocity" |
2005 | The Colt | Jim Rabb | Television film (Hallmark) |
2008 | Comanche Moon
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Jake Spoon
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3 episodes |
2008 | Backwoods | Adam | Television film |
2010 | Elevator Girl | Johnathan | Television film |
2010–2014 | Pretty Little Liars | Ian Thomas | Recurring role, 16 episodes |
2012 | Hawaii Five-0 | Dennis Mack | Episode: "I Helu Pu" |
2013 | Independence Daysaster | Pete Garsette | Television film |
2015 | Ballers
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Frat Boy | Episode: Pilot |
2015 | How Not to Propose | Travis | Television film |
2019 | A Christmas Movie Christmas | Dustin | Television film |
References
- ^ "Which Oklahoma celebrity shares your birthday?". Tulsa World. August 5, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "'Elevator Girl' lifts Oklahoma actor's career- LexisNexis-Professional Journal archives from AllBusiness.com".
- ^ "Ryan Merriman of Pretty Little Liars Is Engaged to Kristen McMullen! - Us Weekly". April 10, 2013.
- ^ "Ryan Merriman formally announces engagement, plans September 2014 wedding | News OK". Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
External links
- Ryan Merriman at IMDb