Ryan Kiera Armstrong
American actress (born 2010)
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Ryan Kiera Armstrong[1] (born March 10, 2010)[2] is an American actress[3] who gained recognition for her recurring roles on the Canadian series Anne with an E (2017–2019) and the Star Wars series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (2024). She also starred in the films Firestarter (2022), Wildflower (2022), The Old Way (2023) and the anthology series American Horror Story: Red Tide (2023).
Ryan Kiera Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 2010 New York City, U.S. |
| Other name | Ryan Armstrong |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Father | Dean Armstrong |
Early life
Armstrong was born in New York City to Canadian parents Dr. Berta Bacic and actor Dean Armstrong; she is the youngest of five children.[2]
Career
Armstrong made her screen debut as Minnie May Barry in the TV series Anne with an E from 2017 to 2019. At the age of eight, she made her film debut in the drama film The Art of Racing in the Rain, starring Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried and Gary Cole.
In 2022, Armstrong played the title character in Firestarter. She was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress at the 43rd Golden Raspberry Awards, but public backlash due to her being 12 at the time led to the nomination being withdrawn, an apology from the Razzies, and a rule change banning minors from being nominated.[4][5][6]
In 2024, Armstrong played the role of Fern in the Disney+ science-fiction television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.[7]
In May 2025, Armstrong was cast as the lead in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot at Hulu.[8] On March 14, 2026, it was announced that Hulu decided to pass on the pilot.[9]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Zoe Swift | Film debut |
| It Chapter Two | Victoria Fuller | [10] | |
| 2020 | The Glorias | Gloria Steinem (young) | [11] |
| Wish Upon a Unicorn | Mia Dindal | ||
| 2021 | Black Widow | Young Antonia | |
| The Tomorrow War | Young Muri Forester | [12] | |
| 2022 | Firestarter | Charlie McGee | [13] |
| Wildflower | Young Bea | ||
| 2023 | The Old Way | Brooke |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Anne with an E | Minnie May Barry | Recurring role, 16 episodes |
| 2018 | The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair | Young Nola Kellergan | Miniseries, 2 episodes[14] |
| 2021 | American Horror Story: Red Tide | Alma Gardner | Main role, 6 episodes |
| 2024 | Star Wars: Skeleton Crew | Fern | Main role, 8 episodes |
| 2025 | Stick | Angela | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | The Lowdown | Francis | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2025 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale | Nova | Unaired pilot |
