Ross Malinger

Ross Malinger

Ross Alan Malinger (born July 7, 1984) is an American former child actor. He’s best known for his roles as Jonah Baldwin in Sleepless In Seattle (1993), voice of TJ Detweiler on the animated series Recess (1997), Harvey in Kindergarten Cop (1990), Michael DeRuzza – son of Shelley Long’s character – on CBS’s sitcom Good Advice (1993), Ben in Bye, Bye Love (1995), Tyler McCord – son of Jean-Claude Van Damme’s character – in Sudden Death (1995), Tyler Hale on WB’s sitcom Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (1996), and Will on CBS’s sitcom The Simple Life (1998).

He reprised his voice role as an older TJ Detweiler on the 1 hour special Recess: All Growed Down (2003).

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Ross Malinger Movies

Discover the best Ross Malinger movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Ross Malinger ranked by year and score.

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Sudden Death

Sudden Death (1995)

Action Crime Drama
A Pittsburgh Penguins playoff game becomes the backdrop for an elaborate hostage scheme when a former firefighter's young daughter is snatched by terrorists hiding inside the arena. Their demand: one...
Score 6.0
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Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Comedy Drama Romance
Eight-year-old Jonah is worried about his widowed father, Sam, who barely sleeps and barely smiles anymore. So the boy does what any resourceful kid would do: he calls a late-night...
Score 6.7
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Kindergarten Cop

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

Comedy
Detective John Kimble has stared down criminals without flinching, but nothing in his years on the force prepared him for twenty-five five-year-olds. Sent undercover into an Oregon elementary school to...
Score 6.1

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What are the highest-rated movies starring Ross Malinger? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Ross Malinger are Sudden Death, Sleepless in Seattle, and Kindergarten Cop.
How many movies and TV shows has Ross Malinger starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles starring Ross Malinger, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Ross Malinger maintains a strong average user rating of 6.3 out of 10 across all tracked titles.