Ellington Ratliff facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ellington Ratliff
Ratliff in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Ellington Lee Ratliff
Born	(1993-04-14) April 14, 1993 (age 32) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Pop rock power pop alternative rock pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, actor
Instruments	Drums
Labels	Hollywood
Associated acts	R5

Ellington Lee Ratliff (born April 14, 1993) is a talented 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 contributes to the music group The Driver Era.

Early Life and Family

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.

Ellington's Career Journey

Acting Roles and Appearances

Ellington Ratliff started acting in 2001. His first role was Robbie Crenshaw in the movie All You Need. As he grew older, he appeared in several TV shows. These include Eastwick, Raising Hope, and Nickelodeon's Victorious. He also acted in Red Scare. In 2012, he was in the film My Uncle Rafael.

Ellington and Ross Lynch, who was also in R5, were extras in the 2011 movie The Muppets. Later, in 2017, Ellington appeared in an episode of Criminal Minds called "Red Light". He also had a role in a 2019 episode of Grown-ish.

Music Career Highlights

Ellington Ratliff is best known for his music. In October 2009, he met the Lynch siblings. They met at a dance studio in California. Together, they formed the popular pop rock band R5. Ellington was the drummer for the band. R5 released several songs and albums. They toured and performed for many fans. The band was active for almost ten years. After R5, Ellington continued his music journey. He became a contributor to The Driver Era.

Musical Instruments and Gear

Ellington Ratliff uses specific equipment for his drumming. He prefers DW drums, pedals, and hardware. For cymbals, he uses Paiste brand. He especially likes their 2002 series. In the past, he has also used Tama drums. For drumsticks, he has used Promark.

Ellington's Filmography

Television Shows

Movies

Ellington's Music Releases

Ellington Ratliff has released his own music. He has put out extended plays (EPs) and singles.

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles (Songs)