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Ryan Merriman

Birth Name:
Ryan Earl Merriman
Birth Place:
Choctaw, Oklahoma, United States
Profession
Actor
Ryan Merriman

Fast Facts

  • Actively supports the Infant Crisis Services of Oklahoma, benefitting families who cannot support their infants in need
  • Has been awarded six Young Artist Awards for his work in "The Pretender," "Everything That Rises," "The Deep End of the Ocean," "Dangerous Child," and "Taken․"
  • Supports Eagle Mount and is avidly involved in the charity work, helping disabled children take part in activities such as skiing and camp programs
  • Began acting at a young age, appearing in TV commercials and local theater productions
  • At Movieline's Hollywood Life 7th Annual young Hollywood Award Show, he was awarded the One To Watch award
  • Appeared in 15 episodes of the ABC series "Pretty Little Liars" as the villainous character, Ian Thomas
  • Made his TV debut in "The Mommies" series running for two years, until he joined the cast of "The Pretender" in 1996
  • Other than acting, he enjoys dirt biking, horseback riding, snowboarding, and in-line skating

Awards

  • 1994Young Artist Award - Outstanding Youth Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
  • 1997Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Drama Series - Young Actor:Nominated
  • 1997YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama TV Series:Nominated
  • 1998Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actor:Winner
  • 1999Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series - Leading Young Actor:Winner
  • 1999Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actor:Winner
  • 1999YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film:Nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama TV Series:Nominated
  • 1999YoungStar Award - Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Mini-Series/Made for TV Film:Nominated
  • 2000Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor:Winner
  • 2000YoungStar Award - Best Young Actor/Performance in a Drama TV Series:Nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
  • 2002Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special - Leading Young Actor:Winner
  • 2003Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special - Supporting Young Actor:Winner
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