Ross Malinger
ActingAbout 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).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ross Malinger reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Ross Malinger's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ross Malinger remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Frog and Wombat, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ross Malinger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ross Malinger's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ross Malinger.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Recess: All Growed Down | Older T.J. (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street | T.J. Detweiler (archive sound) | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Personally Yours | Derek | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Frog and Wombat | Steve | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Club Vampire | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer | Tom Sawyer (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Toothless | Bobby Jameson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Little Bigfoot | Payton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Peter and the Wolf | Peter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sudden Death | Tyler McCord | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bye Bye Love | Ben | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Norman Rockwell Christmas | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sleepless in Seattle | Jonah Baldwin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | In Sickness and in Health | Michael | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Late for Dinner | Little Donald Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Kindergarten Cop | Harvey | Average | Similar → |
Ross Malinger - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ross Malinger?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ross Malinger is "Frog and Wombat" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Ross Malinger acted in?
Ross Malinger has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ross Malinger?
Other notable films include "Sleepless in Seattle", "Recess: All Growed Down", and "The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer".