Ryan Kiera Armstrong
American actress (born 2010) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ryan Kiera Armstrong[1] (born March 2010)[2] is an American actress.[3] She gained recognition for her recurring roles on the Canadian series Anne with an E (2017–2019) and Star Wars series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024–present). She also starred in the films Firestarter (2022), Wildflower (2022), The Old Way (2023) and the anthology series American Horror Story: Red Tide (2023).
Ryan Kiera Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2010 New York City, USA |
| Other names | Ryan Armstrong |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Father | Dean Armstrong |
Early life
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]
Career
Armstrong made her screen debut as Minnie May Barry in the TV series Anne with an E from 2017 to 2019. At the age of 8, she made her film debut in the drama film The Art of Racing in the Rain, starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried and Gary Cole.
In 2022, Armstrong portrayed the role of the title character in Firestarter. She was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress, but her nomination was pulled out due to her young age.[4]
In 2024, Armstrong played the role of Fern in the Disney+ science-fiction television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.[5]
Awards and nominations
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 The nomination was withdrawn following public backlash,[6] and the Golden Raspberry Awards subsequently changed its rules to exclude minors under 18 from future consideration.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Zoe Swift | Film debut |
| It Chapter Two | Victoria Fuller | [8] | |
| 2020 | The Glorias | Gloria Steinem (young) | [9] |
| Wish Upon a Unicorn | Mia Dindal | ||
| 2021 | Black Widow | Young Antonia | |
| The Tomorrow War | Young Muri Forester | [10] | |
| 2022 | Firestarter | Charlie Mcgee | [11] |
| Wildflower | Young Bea | ||
| 2023 | The Old Way | Brooke |
Television
| Year | Title | 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[12] |
| 2021 | American Horror Story: Red Tide | Alma Gardner | Anthology series; Main cast |
| 2024 | Star Wars: Skeleton Crew | Fern | Main cast |
| 2025 | Stick | Angela | Guest role |
References
External links
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