Talia Ryder
Talia Ryder (born August 16, 2002[2][3]) is an American stage and film actress.
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Ryder at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in 2020 | |
| Born | August 16, 2002 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present[1] |
She made her feature film debut as Skylar in Eliza Hittman's critically acclaimed independent drama film Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020) earning her nominations for a Independent Spirit Award and Critics' Choice Movie Award. She has since had leading roles in the Netflix romance drama Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022), and the surrealist comedy The Sweet East (2023). She is also known for her supporting roles in the musical drama West Side Story (2021), the teen comedy Do Revenge (2022), and the comedy-drama Dumb Money (2023).
On stage, she acted in the Broadway musical Matilda the Musical (2015–2016) and the Off-Broadway play How to Defend Yourself (2023).
Early life and education edit
Ryder's younger sister Mimi has a career as a musical actress with a title role in Matilda the Musical.[1][4][5] Talia graduated from high school in 2020.[6][7][8]
Career edit
Ryder was 12 years old when she and her family went to see the Broadway musical Matilda the Musical based on the Roald Dahl's 1988 children's book of the same name. She and her sister Mimi were inspired to audition for the show, and she was ultimately cast as Hortensia, a role which started her professional acting career. Her family moved to New York City where she performed the role from 2015 to 2016.[9][4] Ryder has said that her background was mostly in dance, but she started developing her skills in stage acting.[10][11] In 2016, Ryder along with a cast of 75 kids took part in the short film Broadway Kids Against Bullying: I Have a Voice, directed by Jason Milstein, and its charity single composed by Frank Wildhorn, to support Nobully.org.[12][13]
In 2019, she was cast as Autumn's cousin Skylar in Eliza Hittman's indie drama film Never Rarely Sometimes Always, where the two girls travel to New York City so that Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) can get an abortion without parental consent. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival[14] and was later released in the theatre and on video on demand shortly afterwards in March 2020.[15][16] For her performance Ryder received nominations for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer.[17][18]
In 2019, she was also cast as part of the Jets Chorus in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of West Side Story.[19][20] In 2021, she had a starring role in Olivia Rodrigo's music video for "Deja Vu".[21] In 2022, Ryder had a starring role as Clare in the film Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between[11] and played Gabbi Broussard in the hit Netflix movie Do Revenge. In 2023 she had a leading role in the surrealist comedy film The Sweet East directed by Sean Price Williams.[22] Catherine Bray of Variety wrote, "Talia Ryder, lead actor in The Sweet East, is a star. There’s something of Kristen Stewart about her, not merely in terms of physical resemblance, but more in her gift for not just acting but reacting."[23] That same year she acted in Liliana Padilla's Off-Broadway play How to Defend Yourself at the New York Theatre Workshop. Tim Teeman of The Daily Beast described the production as being "Profound, funny, and shocking" adding that "one hopes [it] graduates to a bigger stage—truly, it should go to Broadway".[24] Also in 2023 she had a supporting role in the comedy film Dumb Money directed by Craig Gillespie.[25]
In 2024 she had a supporting role as a drug addict in the comedy-drama Little Death starring David Schwimmer which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Critic Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter wrote of her performance, "Ryder, who has consistently proven her ability to carry a film with Never Rarely Sometimes Always and The Sweet East, predictably shines here."[26] Esther Zuckerman of IndieWire noted that "Schwimmer is outshined by Ryder" and added that she never plays into the troupes of playing an addict but rather, "Ryder probes into [her character's] vulnerabilities, so when we realize the extent of her reliance on substances, it’s heartbreaking rather than obvious".[27] She will star as ballet dancer Joy Womack in the upcoming James Napier Robertson directed drama film Joika acting opposite Diane Kruger.[28] That same year she was cast in Ethan Coen's comedic film Honey, Don't! currently filming in New Mexico.[29]
Acting credits edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Never Rarely Sometimes Always | Skylar | |
| 2021 | West Side Story | Tessa | |
| 2022 | Master | Amelia | |
| Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between | Clare | ||
| Do Revenge | Gabbi | ||
| 2023 | The Sweet East | Lillian | |
| Dumb Money | Harmony | ||
| Joika | Joy Womack | ||
| 2024 | Little Death | Karla | |
| TBA | Honey Don't! | Filming |
Theater edit
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Matilda the Musical | Hortensia | Shubert Theatre | Broadway[4][1] |
| 2023 | How to Defend Yourself | Brandi | New York Theatre Workshop | Off-Broadway[30] |
Music videos edit
| Year | Title | Artist | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Deja Vu" | Olivia Rodrigo | Allie Avital | [21] |
Accolades edit
| Award | Year | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Western New York Film Critics Association | 2020 | Breakthrough Performer | Never Rarely Sometimes Always | Nominated | [31] |
| Indiana Film Journalists Association | 2020 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [32] | |
| Chicago Indie Critics | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [33] | |
| Critics' Choice Movie Awards | 2021 | Best Young Actor/Actress | Nominated | [34] | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | 2021 | Best Supporting Female | Nominated | [35] | |
| International Cinephile Society | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [36] | |
| Online Film Critics Society | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [37] | |
| Seattle Film Critics Society | 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [38] | |
| Best Youth Performance | Nominated | ||||
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association | 2021 | Best Youth Performance | Nominated | [39] |
References edit
- ^ a b c "Talia Ryder (Performer)". Playbill. from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Ryder, Mimi [@mimi.ryder] (August 16, 2019). "Happy Birthday to my hero @talia.ryder love you to the 🌙 and back. #bestfriends #matilda&lavender 📸 @dkabramson". Retrieved January 11, 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ Wally, Maxine (March 27, 2020). "Talia Ryder on the Best Advice Steven Spielberg Gave Her". W. from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c Clement, Olivia (July 5, 2016). "What Did This Mom Do When Her Daughters Begged to Audition for Broadway?". Playbill. from the original on January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "MiMi Ryder". Playbill. from the original on November 14, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Talia Ryder (February 5, 2020). "Talia Ryder". 1883 Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Sam Cohen. from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Ryder, Talia (May 13, 2020). "Talia Ryder on the End of Senior Year & 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always'" (Interview). MTV News. from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ Arnold, Thomas K.; Aswad, Jem; Dawn, Randee; Garrett, Diane; Halperin, Shirley; Hendrickson, Paula; Horowitz, Steven J.; Horst, Carole; Longwell, Todd; Mazurek, Brooke; Morfoot, Addie; Riley, Jenelle; Willman, Chris (August 5, 2020). "Variety's Power of Young Hollywood List 2020". Variety. from the original on August 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "Matilda The Musical – Cast". Matilda the Musical. from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Barna, Ben (October 22, 2020). "Talia Ryder on the Transition from Indies to Spielberg". Interview. from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (September 9, 2020). "Talia Ryder To Star In 'Hello, Goodbye And Everything In Between' For ACE Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Bowling, Suzanna (December 12, 2016). "Broadway Kids Speak Out Against Bullying In I Have A Voice". Times Square Chronicles. from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (December 13, 2016). "75 Broadway Kids Featured on Charity Recording of Frank Wildhorn's "I Have a Voice"". Playbill. from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (December 4, 2019). "Sundance Unveils Female-Powered Lineup Featuring Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem, Abortion Road Trip Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ Obenson, Tambay (January 31, 2020). "'Never Rarely Sometimes Always': Eliza Hittman Was Inspired by the Flaws of '4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days'". IndieWire. from the original on February 3, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ Thompson, Anne (March 27, 2020). "Focus Features Sends 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' Straight to Premium on Demand — Exclusive". IndieWire. from the original on March 28, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "Film Independent Spirit Awards: 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always,' 'Minari,' 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' 'Nomadland' Top Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "'Mank', 'Minari' Lead Critics Choice Awards Film Nominations; Netflix Tops Studios; Chadwick Boseman Receives 4". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Nordstrom, Leigh (February 5, 2020). "Sundance 2020: Talia Ryder Breaks Through the Quiet Beauty of 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always'". Women's Wear Daily. from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 16, 2019). "Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' Sets Sharks/Jets Chorus Including Riff & Rosalia". Deadline Hollywood. from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ a b Dodson, P. Claire (April 1, 2021). "Olivia Rodrigo's "Deja Vu" MV Puts a New Twist on That Love Triangle". Teen Vogue. from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "The Sweet East". New York Film Festival. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "'The Sweet East' Review: 'Good Time' DP Sean Price Williams Hits the Road in Promising Feature Debut". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "New York's New, Must-See Plays: 'How to Defend Yourself' and 'The Coast Starlight'". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Busy Actor Talia Ryder on 'Dumb Money' and Keeping Dance as Part of Her Life". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "'Little Death' Review: David Schwimmer in a Darren Aronofsky-Produced Film That Trips Over Its Own Ambitions". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "'Little Death' Review: David Schwimmer Is a Misogynist TV Writer Outshined by Dominic Fike and Talia Ryder". IndieWire. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (February 4, 2022). "First Look at Talia Ryder, Diane Kruger in Joy Womack Biopic 'Joika'". Variety. from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder & 9 Others Join Ethan Coen's 'Honey Don't!'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "How to Defend Yourself". New York Theatre Workshop. from the original on March 4, 2023. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Awards: Our 2020 Winners". Greater Western New York Film Critics Association. December 31, 2020. from the original on January 1, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
- ^ Neglia, Matt (December 21, 2020). "The 2020 Indiana Film Journalists Association (IFJA) Winners". Next Best Picture. from the original on December 22, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ "2020 CIC Awards". Chicago Indie Critics. December 28, 2020. from the original on January 3, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ . Critics' Choice Movie Awards. February 8, 2021. Archived from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ "2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations Announced". Independent Spirit Awards. January 26, 2021. from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ Stevens, Beth (February 20, 2021). "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains Wins Top Prize at 18th ICS Awards". International Cinephile Society. from the original on January 30, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Awards (24th Annual)". Online Film Critics Society. January 19, 2021. from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ ""Minari" Leads the 2020 Seattle Film Critics Society Nominations". Seattle Film Critics Society. February 8, 2021. from the original on February 8, 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- ^ "'Nomadland' Finds a Home with WAFCA Critics". Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association. February 8, 2021. from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
External links edit
Media related to Talia Ryder at Wikimedia Commons
- Talia Ryder at IMDb