Ross Malinger Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Movies & TV Shows

Ross Aaron Malinger is a former actor and automotive finance manager who rose to prominence as one of Hollywood’s notable child actors during the 1990s.

He gained widespread recognition for portraying Jonah Baldwin, the son of Tom Hanks’ character, in the romantic comedy Sleepless in Seattle.

He further expanded his career through television and voice acting, becoming the original voice of T.J. Detweiler in Disney’s animated series Recess.

After more than a decade in the entertainment industry, he stepped away from acting and transitioned into a career in California’s automotive business.

Ross Malinger
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Ross Aaron Malinger
Stage Name:	Ross Malinger
Born:	July 7, 1984 (age 41 years old)
Place of Birth:	Redwood City, California, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American
Height:	5 feet 10 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Laura Malinger and Brian Malinger
Siblings:	Tyler Cole Malinger and Ashley Malinger
Spouse:	Lindsay Malinger
Relationship:	Divorced
Occupation:	Former Actor and Automotive Finance Manager
Net Worth:	$300,000

Early Life and Education

Ross Aaron Malinger, who turned 42 years old in 2026, was born on July 7, 1984, in Redwood City, California, United States.

He was raised alongside his brother, Tyler Cole Malinger, and his sister, Ashley Malinger, in a family closely connected to the entertainment industry.

His mother, Laura Malinger, worked as a producer, while his father, Brian Malinger, balanced production work with a career in sales. He grew up practicing Christianity.

While building his acting career, he completed his primary and secondary education in California.

After retiring from acting, he attended Moorpark College, where he earned an associate degree before beginning his transition into the automotive industry.

Personal Life

Ross Malinger was married to Lindsay Malinger after the couple dated for several years.

They lived a private life away from the public spotlight and did not have any children during their marriage.

Their relationship ended in divorce in 2019 after Lindsay filed for the dissolution of their marriage.

Since then, Ross has kept his personal life out of the public eye, and no confirmed relationships have been reported.

Career

Ross Malinger made his acting debut in 1990 with a role in Kindergarten Cop. He went on to appear in films such as Eve of Destruction and Late for Dinner before landing his breakthrough role in Sleepless in Seattle (1993), where he starred alongside Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

His performance established him as one of the most recognizable child actors of the decade.

He continued his success with television roles in Good Advice, Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Seinfeld, and Toothless. In 1997, he became the original voice of T.J. Detweiler in Disney’s animated series Recess. He left the role after the first season when his voice changed during puberty.

Ross remained active in television through appearances in Touched by an Angel, Judging Amy, CSI: NY, and Without a Trace. After retiring from acting in his early twenties, he pursued a career in the automotive industry, working in classic car restoration before becoming a finance manager with Keyes Automotive Group in California.

Awards

• Young Artist Award for Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series (1993)
• Young Artist Award for Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture (1994)
• Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance by a Youth Actor in a TV Guest Star Role (1995)
• Young Star Award nomination for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy Film (1997)
• Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series by a Supporting Young Actor (1998)

Net Worth

Ross Malinger’s net worth is estimated to be 300,000 dollars.

He built his wealth through his successful career as a child actor, earning from films, television series, and voice acting before transitioning into the automotive finance industry.

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Filmography

• Kindergarten Cop (1990)
• Eve of Destruction (1991)
• Late for Dinner (1991)
• In Sickness and in Health (1992)
• Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
• Good Advice (1993)
• Down the Shore (1993)
• Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1994)
• Boys Will Be Boys (1994)
• Bye Bye Love (1995)
• Sudden Death (1995)
• Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (1996)
• Maybe This Time (1996)
• Seinfeld (1997)
• Toothless (1997)
• Recess (1997)
• Little Bigfoot (1997)
• Frog and Wombat (1998)
• The Simple Life (1998)
• Club Vamp (1999)
• Family Law (1999)
• Personally Yours (2000)
• Touched by an Angel (2001)
• Judging Amy (2001)
• CSI: NY (2004)
• Without a Trace (2006)