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Ryan Merriman as
Nikko Zond
 At
19, Ryan Merriman has already developed an extensive list of film and
television credits which have enabled him to work with some of
Hollywood's most respected actors.
His career began in commercials and local theater in Oklahoma before
he headed to Los Angeles at age 10, where he gained steady work in
film and television. Merriman's first series regular role was on
The Mommies. He then starred on The Pretender, for which he
received two consecutive Young Artist Awards of Hollywood for
Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series, Supporting Actor.
Merriman has had leading roles in several telefilms, including
Smart House (garnering The Hollywood Reporter nomination for
YoungStar Award) and Everything That Rises, for which he was
awarded a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Performance in a TV Film,
Lead Actor. On the silver screen he appeared in The Deep End of the
Ocean. He was presented his fourth Young Artist Award of Hollywood
for this film, as well as a nomination for The Hollywood Reporter
YoungStar Award. Merriman will next be seen in the feature film,
Halloween: Resurrection and the Disney Channel's production of
Ring of Endless Light.
In his free time, Merriman enjoys spending time with his family,
friends and three dogs. An avid sportsman, his activities include
baseball, horseback riding, dirt biking, jet skiing and camping. In
addition he is involved with Eagle Mount, an organization that offers
athletics and other special activities for disabled children in
Bozeman, Montana, as well as with the Oklahoma City Infant Crisis
Center. When not on location, Merriman is proud to call Oklahoma home.
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