Ryan Whitney (actress)

Ryan Whitney (born April 24, 1998,[1] as Ryan Whitney Newman) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Ginger Falcone in Disney XD's Zeke and Luther, Allison in The Thundermans, Cindy Collins in Zoom and Emily Hobbs in See Dad Run.

Ryan Whitney
Whitney in 2019
Born
Ryan Whitney Newman

(1998-04-24) April 24, 1998
Other namesRyan Newman
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles (BA)
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2006–present

Early life and education
Ryan Whitney Newman in 2009.

She attended UCLA and graduated summa cum laude in 2019 with a BA in psychology.[2][3]

Career

Ryan made her debut film appearances in the 2006 films Monster House[4] and Zoom.[5] In television, she appeared in several seasons of Disney's hit show Hannah Montana as a young Miley[6] as well as in the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie.[7] Later, she appeared as the antagonist Ginger Falcone in Zeke and Luther.[8] In 2010, Ryan won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Leading Actress[9]

In 2012, Ryan was cast as Emily Hobbs on See Dad Run, which premiered on Nick at Nite on October 6, 2012. See Dad Run ran three seasons before ending in 2015.[10] At the end of July 2014 she traveled to Cambodia, supporting Heifer International.[11] In 2015, Ryan was cast in Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! playing the role of Claudia Shepard, which she took over from Aubrey Peeples, who played the role in Sharknado.[12][13]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2006 Monster House Eliza (Little Girl) [14]
2006 Zoom Cindy Collins/Princess Also known as Zoom: Academy for Superheroes [15][16]
2008 Lower Learning Carlotta
2016 The Thinning Sarah Foster [17][18][19]
2023 Reagan Margaret "Mugs" Cleaver Credited as Ryan Whitney [20]
2023 Exposure Izzy [21]

Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2007 Hannah Montana Young Miley Stewart Episodes: "I am Hannah, Hear Me Croak", "Smells Like Teen Sellout" [22]
2009–2012 Zeke and Luther Ginger Falcone Main role [22][23][24]
2010 Good Luck Charlie Kit Episode: "Kit and Kaboodle" [25]
2012–2015 See Dad Run Emily Hobbs Main role [26][27]
2013 Big Time Rush Herself Episode: "Big Time Dreams" [28]
2015 Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! Claudia Shepard Television film [29][30][31]
2015–2017 The Thundermans Allison Recurring role (seasons 3–4) [32]
2016 Bad Sister Zoe Brady Television film [33]
2016 Sharknado: The 4th Awakens Claudia Shepard Television film [34]
2016 Paradise Run Herself Contestant; episode: "Thundermans in Paradise" [35]
2018 The Last Sharknado: It's About Time Claudia Shepard Television film [36]

Music videos
Year Song Artist Notes Ref(s)
2010 "Happy Universal Holidays" Adam Hicks (feat. Ryan Newman) [37]
"Summertime" Adam Hicks and Daniel Curtis Lee [38]
2011 "If Earth Could Speak" James Asher / Sandeep Raval

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref(s)
2007 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Age Ten or Younger Cindy Collins on Zoom Nominated [39]
2008 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV series – Recurring Young Actress Young Miley Stewart on Hannah Montana Nominated [40]
2011 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress Ginger Falcone on Zeke and Luther Won [41]

References
  1. "Exclusive: Inside Ryan Newman's Sweet 16! (@ryrynewman)". Celebsecrets.com. April 27, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. Whitney Newman, Ryan (June 15, 2019). "UCLA". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020. 3 years and we did it! Graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Psychology from UCLA. Given all I have been faced with these last 3 years, this accomplishment means so much to me. I cannot thank my family and friends enough for helping to pull me through. It was not easy, but it sure was worth it! I am beyond grateful for the education, enlightenment, and growth UCLA has afforded me. I am sad that my time here is coming to a close, but I am so looking forward to the next chapter. UCLA '19
  3. Ahern, Sarah (May 12, 2016). "Q&A: Actress Ryan Newman on plan to attend UCLA in fall and continue acting". Daily Bruin. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  4. Zacchia, Jillian (February 1, 2016). "Ryan Newman talks family, 'fessing up and the future". Girls Life. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  5. Burr, Ty (August 12, 2006). "'Zoom' fails even its target audience". Boston Globe. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  6. Singh, Olivia (March 24, 2020). "40 celebrities you probably forgot guest-starred on 'Hannah Montana'". insider.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  7. Van de Wall, Virginia; Gissen, Lillie (April 4, 2020). "No Way: Uncover All The Celebs You Totally Forgot Guest Starred In 'Good Luck Charlie'". j-14.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  8. Hiramine, Brie; Gissen, Lillie (April 2, 2020). "Major Glo' UpYou've Got to See These Then-and-Now Photos of the Cast of 'Zeke and Luther'". j-14.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  9. "Disney Channel Stars Anna Margaret, Jasmine Sagginario, Ryan Newman". newswire.com (Press release). November 3, 2010. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  10. "See Dad Run: Nick at Nite Sitcom Cancelled, No Season Four". TV Series Finale. March 17, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  11. "Heifer International Partners in Live Below the Line". Little Rock, Arkansas: Heifer International. April 9, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  12. Lascala, Marisa (July 22, 2015). "Who Plays Fin Shepard's Daughter in 'Sharknado 3'? Ryan Newman Is Tougher Than An Airborne Shark". bustle.com. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  13. Roberts, Katie (April 23, 2015). "Syfy Announces the Full 'Sharknado 3' Cast and Premiere Info". Moviefone. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  14. Zacchia, Jillian (February 1, 2016). "Ryan Newman talks family, 'fessing up and the future". Girls Life. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  15. "Zoom – Review: Powerless superhero satire". IGN. August 10, 2006. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  16. "DVD review: Zoom (PG)". Manchester Evening News. April 17, 2007. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  17. Ross, A. Lincoln (December 7, 2015). "Matt Glave, Ryan Newman & More Join Legendary Digital's Dystopian Pic 'The Thinning'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  18. Spangler, Todd (August 5, 2016). "YouTube Red Picks Up 'The Thinning' Thriller Starring Logan Paul, Peyton List". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  19. Jarvey, Natalie (August 5, 2016). "Logan Paul, Peyton List Thriller 'The Thinning' to Debut on YouTube Red". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  20. Grobar, Matt (August 23, 2021). "Ryan Whitney Newman Boards 'Reagan' Biopic; Gigi Gustin Joins 'Chastise' Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  21. "EXPOSURE". EXPOSURE. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  22. "Disney XD's ZEKE AND LUTHER to Premiere 4/2". BroadwayWorld.com. March 22, 2012. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  23. Lowry, Brian (June 11, 2009). "Zeke and Luther". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  24. Andreeva, Nellie (August 2, 2010). "Disney XD Renews 'Zeke And Luther'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  25. "Good Luck Charlie – Cast". TVGuide.com. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  26. Genzlinger, Neil (October 12, 2012). "From Star Father on a Series to a Clueless One at Home (Published 2012)". The New York Times. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  27. Berkshire, Geoff (October 12, 2012). "See Dad Run". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  28. "Ryan Newman Talks About Being on Big Time Rush!". Sweety High. July 24, 2013.
  29. Lowry, Brian (July 20, 2015). "TV Review: 'Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!'". Variety. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  30. "'Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!' is a teeth-gnashing ordeal". chicagotribune.com. July 20, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  31. Fowler, Matt (November 24, 2018). "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! Review". IGN. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  32. Petski, Denise (July 23, 2015). "Ryan Newman Joins 'The Thundermans'; Neil Sandilands In 'The 100'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  33. "Bad Sister". Radio Times. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  34. Calvario, Liz (July 14, 2016). "'Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens' Trailer: Syfy's Schlockbuster Sequel Heads To Sin City". IndieWire. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  35. Nordyke, Kimberly (November 1, 2016). "Nickelodeon Gives Second-Season Order to Competition Series 'Paradise Run' (Exclusive)". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  36. "The Last Sharknado: It's About Time". Forever Final Girl. July 29, 2022.
  37. "Happy Universal Holidays (Adam Hicks Featuring Ryan Newman)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  38. "Adam Hicks and Daniel Curtis Lee to perform 'In the Summertime' on Disney XD". Chip and Company. May 18, 2010. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  39. "28th Annual Winners". Young Artist Foundation. Archived from the original on May 17, 2007.
  40. "29th Annual Young Artist Awards Results". Young Artist Foundation. Archived from the original on April 20, 2008.
  41. "2011 Nominations". Young Artist Foundation. Archived from the original on April 24, 2011.
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