You most likely do not recall the child actor Ross Malinger who captivated audiences for 16 years with his talent in the entertainment industry. Nonetheless, it’s possible that you may have seen him in films and television series such as Sudden Death, Personally Yours, Family Law, Without a Trace, and Sleepless in Seattle.
Since leaving the industry in the early 2000s, Ross’ whereabouts have been a subject of speculation. However, we gathered that he is active in the automotive industry.
Ross Malinger is a Native of Redwood City, California
Ross Malinger was born to his parents on July 7, 1984, and he’s 32 years old at the moment. From the records, he was raised in Redwood City, California, USA alongside his siblings Tyler Cole Malngrer and Ashley Malinger.
His father Brain Malinger was a producer and sales representative while his mother Laura Malinger also worked as a producer. It’s obvious that they influenced and encouraged his career in the entertainment industry.
As for his educational pursuits, he attended Moorpark College after he ended his career in the entertainment industry. Records have it that he studied business administration.
His Career in the Entertainment Industry Lasted From 1990-2006
As hinted, Ross Malinger made his acting debut at a very young age. He was six years old when he starred in Beverly Hills 90210 as Elliot Brody. The film was created by Darren Star and starred other actors such as Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, and Lan Ziering. Following this, he went on to star as Harvey in Kindergarten Cop (1990), alongside renowned actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, and Linda Hunt.
Ross later earned his career breakthrough in the film, Sleepless in Seattle as Jonah Baldwin in 1993. His character was the son of the iconic actor Tom Hanks and it’s unsurprising that the film was such a hit. Other cast of the movie includes Meg Ryan, Rosie O’Donnell and
In “Sleepless in Seattle”, Ross and his father, Tom navigate the challenges of adapting to a new city without a mother or wife. However, an unexpected twist of fate unfolds as Ross in an act of innocent vulnerability takes to the airwaves, candidly sharing his father’s sense of loneliness on a popular radio show. This heartfelt revelation resonates deeply with thousands of women across the nation who try their best to reach out to Ross’ father. In the end, Annie who was portrayed by Meg Ryan becomes his love interest.
Following his breakthrough role, he later appeared in films and television series including Family Law, Party of Five, and Recess. Ross also dabbled in voice acting and earned roles in productions such as The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street, and Recess: All Growed Down.
Despite a promising career in the industry, Ross decided to step away from acting in 2006. This was after his role as Jason McMurphy in the drama television series, Without a Trace.
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At Present, Ross Malinger Pursues a Career in the Automotive Industry
As stated already, Ross retired from acting after 16 years in the industry. While his departure may have surprised many, he chose to explore a different path and found himself drawn to the automotive industry. It’s obvious that he took after his father’s path as a salesman and made a living as a car salesman on the streets of Los Angeles.
In fact, to further hone his skills, he enrolled in college to study business administration. We garnered that over the last 15 years, Ross has been active in the automobile industry. According to his LinkedIn, he is an expert in business development, acquisition, account management, and retention.
Even though unexpectedly left the industry, his career in the industry is what he is still known for particularly his role as Jonah Baldwin in Sleepless in Seattle.
He Was Married to Kelsey Willensen for 8 Years
Since Ross left the acting industry, he has somewhat kept his personal life from the public, particularly his lovelife, and not so much is known. However, from ur findings, we garnered tha he was previously married to Kelsey Willemsen. Information on how and when the pair met is not known to the public. What is known however is that they got married in 2011.
Ross and Kelsey remained married until 2019 when they parted ways. What led to their separation is not known however we gathered that the two were involved in a bitter court battle for the custody of their two dogs. Information on the court’s conclusion has not been established.
