Ross Malinger
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Ross Aaron Malinger is an American actor who co-starred as Jonah Baldwin in the 1993 romantic film Sleepless In Seattle
. He starred in the 1997 comedy Toothless, along with Kirstie Alley
, portraying the second main character of the film. He starred with Kirstie Alley
before that in the 1996 film Peter and the Wolf
and played Adam Lippman, the Bar Mitzvah boy who liked Elaine's "Shiksa appeal", in the Seinfeld's
episode "The Serenity Now
".
Malinger co-starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme
in 1995 film Sudden Death
. Though it was a box office flop, he earned $1.1 million, a contrast from Sleepless in Seattle
for which he only earned $24,000 even though it launched his career.
He provided the original voice of T.J. Detweiler on the animated series Recess
. He did not reprise the role in the next seasons, as he got replaced by Andrew Lawrence
. He was a recurring character on the Teen Drama
Party of Five
.
He also provided the voice for the puppy Spike, Part of the 'Riley Gang' in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
He starred with Shelley Long
and Treat Williams
on the CBS comedy Good Advice
, which lasted two seasons, 1993 to 1994.
He was in a episode of Touched By An Angel
in 2001, playing Nick Albright, a troubled teenager after his parent's separation.
Malinger was born in Redwood City, California
, the son of Laura, a producer, and Brian Malinger, a producer and sales representative.
He appeared in the episode, "Shattered" on Without a Trace
(which aired on April 27, 2006) as Jason McMurphy.
As of 2008, Malinger worked as a general manager at Automotive Legends in Malibu.
Sleepless in Seattle
The film was originally to have been scored by John Barry, but when he was given a list of 20 songs he had to put in the film, he quit.#As Time Goes By - Jimmy Durante #A Kiss to Build a Dream on - Louis Armstrong #Stardust - Nat King Cole...
. He starred in the 1997 comedy Toothless, along with Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Louise Alley is an American actress known for her role in the TV show Cheers, in which she played Rebecca Howe from 1987–1993, winning an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award as the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1991...
, portraying the second main character of the film. He starred with Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Alley
Kirstie Louise Alley is an American actress known for her role in the TV show Cheers, in which she played Rebecca Howe from 1987–1993, winning an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award as the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 1991...
before that in the 1996 film Peter and the Wolf
Peter and the Wolf
Peter and the Wolf , Op. 67, is a composition written by Sergei Prokofiev in 1936 in the USSR. It is a children's story , spoken by a narrator accompanied by the orchestra....
and played Adam Lippman, the Bar Mitzvah boy who liked Elaine's "Shiksa appeal", in the Seinfeld's
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
episode "The Serenity Now
The Serenity Now
"The Serenity Now" is the 159th episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. This was the 3rd episode of the 9th and final season. It aired in the U.S. on October 9, 1997.-Plot:...
".
Malinger co-starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg , professionally known as Jean-Claude Van Damme, is a Belgian martial artist and actor, best known for his martial arts action films, the most successful of which include Bloodsport , Kickboxer , Double Impact , Universal Soldier , Hard Target , Timecop ,...
in 1995 film Sudden Death
Sudden Death (film)
Sudden Death is a 1995 American action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Powers Boothe. The film's story was written by Karen Elise Baldwin, the wife of then-Penguins owner Howard Baldwin. It also features Dorian Harewood and Raymond J. Barry, and is directed by Peter Hyams. It has been...
. Though it was a box office flop, he earned $1.1 million, a contrast from Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle
The film was originally to have been scored by John Barry, but when he was given a list of 20 songs he had to put in the film, he quit.#As Time Goes By - Jimmy Durante #A Kiss to Build a Dream on - Louis Armstrong #Stardust - Nat King Cole...
for which he only earned $24,000 even though it launched his career.
He provided the original voice of T.J. Detweiler on the animated series Recess
Recess (TV series)
Recess is an American animated television series created by Paul Germain and Joe Ansolabehere and produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series focuses on six elementary school students and their interaction with other classmates and teachers...
. He did not reprise the role in the next seasons, as he got replaced by Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence may refer to:* Andrew Lawrence , American actor* Andrew Lawrence , British comedian* Andrew Lawrence , British basketball player...
. He was a recurring character on the Teen Drama
Teen drama
A teen drama is a dramatic television series with a major focus on teenage characters. The genre was relatively non-existent for the first 45 years of television; it came into prominence in the early 1990s...
Party of Five
Party of Five
Party of Five is an American teen drama television series that aired on Fox for six seasons, from September 12, 1994, until May 3, 2000.Critically acclaimed, the show suffered from low ratings and after its first season was slated for cancellation...
.
He also provided the voice for the puppy Spike, Part of the 'Riley Gang' in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco is the 1996 sequel to the 1993 film Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. Directed by David R. Ellis, the film features the three animals from the first film, Shadow the Golden Retriever , Sassy the Himalayan cat , and Chance the American Bulldog Homeward...
He starred with Shelley Long
Shelley Long
Shelley Lee Long is an American actress best known for her role as Diane Chambers on the sitcom Cheers, for which she won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress and two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress...
and Treat Williams
Treat Williams
Richard Treat Williams is a Screen Actors Guild Award–nominated American actor and children's book author who has appeared on film, stage and television...
on the CBS comedy Good Advice
Good Advice (TV series)
Good Advice is an American situation comedy series that aired for two seasons on CBS from 1993 to 1994. It was co-created and executive produced by Danny Jacobson and starred Shelley Long and Treat Williams.-Synopsis:...
, which lasted two seasons, 1993 to 1994.
He was in a episode of Touched By An Angel
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel is an American drama series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994 and ran for 211 episodes and nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and produced by Martha Williamson, the series stars Roma Downey, as an angel named Monica, and Della...
in 2001, playing Nick Albright, a troubled teenager after his parent's separation.
Malinger was born in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, California
Redwood City is a California charter city located on the San Francisco Peninsula in Northern California, approximately 27 miles south of San Francisco, and 24 miles north of San Jose. Redwood City's history spans from its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people, to its tradition as a port for...
, the son of Laura, a producer, and Brian Malinger, a producer and sales representative.
He appeared in the episode, "Shattered" on Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Without a Trace is an American television drama which originally ran on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009. The series was set in New York City and concerned a fictitious FBI Missing Persons Unit.-Premise:...
(which aired on April 27, 2006) as Jason McMurphy.
As of 2008, Malinger worked as a general manager at Automotive Legends in Malibu.