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My Take
Ryan Merriman is a familiar face to anyone who grew up on late-1990s and 2000s television; he had that earnest, approachable quality that made him a natural for Disney Channel fare like Smart House and for teen thrillers. I always thought he was underrated in the horror space, bringing a grounded believability to Final Destination 3 and The Ring Two that kept those films from tipping into pure camp. He never became an A-lister, but he has had the kind of durable working-actor career that quietly outlasts a lot of flashier names, popping up reliably across TV movies and indies.
Overview
Ryan Merriman (born 1983) is an American actor from Choctaw, Oklahoma, who began performing as a child. He is known for the title role in the television film The Pretender franchise's young Jarod, the Disney Channel movie Smart House, and feature films including Final Destination 3 and The Ring Two. He has continued to work steadily in television and independent films.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Merriman
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・メリマン
- Reading
- らいあん・めりまん
- Born
- April 10, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Pig
- Origin
- Choctaw, Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- Television actor / Actor / Film actor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Merriman born?
Born April 10, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Ryan Merriman from?
Ryan Merriman is from Choctaw, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Ryan Merriman do?
Ryan Merriman works as Television actor, Actor, Film actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.