Ellington Ratliff facts for kids
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Ellington Ratliff
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| Birth name | Ellington Lee Ratliff |
| Born | April 14, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Labels | Hollywood |
| Associated acts | R5 |
Ellington Lee Ratliff (born April 14, 1993) is an American drummer and actor. He is famous for being the drummer of the pop rock band R5. This band was active from 2009 to 2018. Ellington also works with The Driver Era.
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Early Life of Ellington Ratliff
Ellington Lee Ratliff was born on April 14, 1993. His birthplace was Los Angeles, California. His parents are Cheryl and George Ratliff. Ellington has three older half-brothers. Their names are Erick, Elden, and Garette. They are from his father's earlier marriage.
Ellington's Career
Acting Roles
Ellington Ratliff started acting in 2001. His first role was Robbie Crenshaw in All You Need. As he grew up, he appeared in several TV shows. These include Eastwick and Raising Hope. He was also in Nickelodeon's Victorious. In 2012, he was in the movie My Uncle Rafael.
Ellington and Ross Lynch from R5 were extras in The Muppets (2011). Later, in 2017, Ellington appeared in Criminal Minds. He also had a role in an episode of Grown-ish in 2019.
Music Journey
Ellington Ratliff is well-known for his music. In October 2009, he met the Lynch siblings. They met at a dance studio in California. Together, they formed the band R5. Ellington was the drummer for the band. R5 became very popular. After R5, Ellington also started working with The Driver Era.
Musical Equipment
Ellington uses special equipment for his drumming. He uses DW drums, pedals, and hardware. For cymbals, he prefers Paiste cymbals. He especially likes their 2002 series. He has also used Tama drums in the past. For drumsticks, he uses Promark brand.
Filmography
Ellington Ratliff has appeared in various TV shows and films.
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | So You Think You Can Dance | Himself | "Two of 16 Voted Off" (Season 5, Episode 11) |
| 2009 | Eastwick | Allan | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Victorious | Ian | "Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1) |
| 2010-2011 | General Hospital | unnamed ski trip victim | |
| 2011 | Raising Hope | Son | "It's a Hopeful Life" (Season 2, Episode 10) |
| 2011 | The Muppets | Smalltown Resident | |
| 2013 | Red Scare | Huey Miller | "The Nuclear Club" (Season 1, Episode 1) "Brinksmanship" (Season 1, Episode 4) |
| 2015 | Violetta | Himself (with R5) | Season 3, episode 70 |
| 2017 | Criminal Minds | Ronnie Hawks | "Red Light" (Season 12, Episode 22) |
| 2019 | Grown-ish | Friend |
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | All You Need | Robbie Crenshaw |
| 2012 | My Uncle Rafael | Photographer |
Discography
Ellington Ratliff has released music as a solo artist.
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Title | Details |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "EMT" | 2020 | Ellington |
| "Sun To Rise!" | 2021 |
See also
In Spanish: Ellington Lee Ratliff para niños
