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).
Ross Malinger Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ross Malinger reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ross Malinger's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 19% of Ross Malinger's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Frog and Wombat, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ross Malinger Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ross Malinger's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ross Malinger has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Average | 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 9.3/10.
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".