$300 Thousand
What is Ross Malinger’s Net Worth?
Ross Malinger is an American actor who has a net worth of $300 thousand. Ross Malinger was born in Redwood City, California in July 1984. As an actor he made his debut in the 1990 movie Kindergarten Cop staring as Harvey and appeared in episode of the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 the same year. Malinger starred as Michael DeRuzza in the TV series Good Advice from 1993 to 1994. From 1996 to 1997 he starred as Tyler Haze in the series Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher.
Malinger voiced the role of TJ in the television series Recess from 1997 to 1999. He has had recurring roles in the TV series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Maybe This Time, The Simple Life, and Party of Five. Malinger has starred in the movies Eve of Destruction, Late for Dinner, Sleepless in Seattle, Bye Bye Love, Sudden Death, Little Bigfoot, and Frog and Wombat. Malinger won two Young Artist Awards for Sleepless in Seattle and Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher. He retired from acting in 2006 and worked as a general manager at Automotive Legends, in Malibu, CA.
Biography
Ross Aaron Malinger, born on July 7, 1984, is an American former actor who transitioned into a career in automobile sales. He gained recognition for his roles in several films and TV shows during his early acting career.
Notable Acting Roles
Malinger is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jonah Baldwin in the 1993 romantic comedy film “Sleepless in Seattle,” which starred Tom Hanks. He also played Bobby Jameson in the 1997 Disney comedy film “Toothless,” alongside Kirstie Alley. In addition to these films, he and Kirstie Alley co-starred in the 1995 television film “Peter and the Wolf.” Malinger had a memorable guest appearance in the popular TV series “Seinfeld” as Adam Lippman, the Bar Mitzvah boy who was drawn to Elaine’s “Shiksa appeal,” in the episode titled “The Serenity Now.”
Early Life and Family
Ross Aaron Malinger was born in Redwood City, California, to parents Laura and Brian Malinger. Both of his parents had careers in the entertainment industry, with his mother being a producer and his father working as a producer and sales representative. He has a brother, Tyler Cole Malinger, and a sister, Ashley Malinger, who are also actors. Malinger pursued his education and earned an Associate degree after graduating from Moorpark College.
Acting Career Highlights
In addition to his film and TV roles mentioned earlier, Malinger appeared alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1995 film “Sudden Death.” He provided the original voice for T.J. in the animated series “Recess.” However, his voice changed as he grew older, leading to his replacement by Andrew Lawrence in subsequent seasons. He was a recurring character in the teen drama series “Party of Five.”
Malinger also lent his voice to the character Spike, a part of the “Riley Gang,” in “Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco” and played the role of Payton Shoemaker in “Little Bigfoot.” He starred alongside Shelley Long and Treat Williams in the CBS comedy series “Good Advice,” which ran for two seasons from 1993 to 1994.
Transition to a New Career
After his acting career, Ross Aaron Malinger made a transition to a different profession. He worked at various car dealerships in the Greater Los Angeles area, pursuing a career in automobile sales.
While his acting career brought him recognition in the entertainment world, Malinger has since moved on to a new chapter in his life, working in the automotive industry in California.
