RJ Cyler facts for kids
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Ronald Cyler II
March 21, 1995 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Ronald "RJ" Cyler II (born March 21, 1995) is an American actor. He is well known for his roles in movies like Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) and Power Rangers (2017). He also starred in the TV shows I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018) and Scream: Resurrection (2019).
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RJ Cyler's Early Life
RJ Cyler grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the youngest of three children. His mom, Katina, was a cook, and his dad, Ronald Cyler, was a truck driver. In 2013, his parents sold their belongings to move the family from Florida to California. They faced a tough time and were homeless for a while. This was just before RJ got his big role in the movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. RJ finished high school in California.
RJ Cyler's Acting Journey
RJ Cyler started acting in 2013. He appeared in a short film called Second Chances. His biggest acting opportunity came in 2015. He co-starred in the movie Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. This film was based on a popular book.
The movie first showed at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2015. Soon after, Fox Searchlight Pictures bought the rights to share the film. They released it to everyone on June 12, 2015. In 2016, RJ also appeared in the HBO TV series Vice Principals.
Playing the Blue Ranger
In 2017, RJ Cyler played the role of Billy Cranston. Billy is the autistic Blue Ranger in the Lionsgate Films movie Power Rangers. This movie was a new version of the classic superhero story.
More TV and Movie Roles
RJ Cyler was part of the cast for I'm Dying Up Here. This was a drama series on Showtime. Famous actor Jim Carrey helped produce the show, which ran from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, RJ also acted in the drama film White Boy Rick. This movie was directed by Yann Demange.
On September 13, 2017, it was announced that RJ Cyler would join the third season of the VH1 TV series Scream. He played the main character, Deion Elliot. This season first aired on July 8, 2019.
In 2018, RJ Cyler starred as Dan in the Netflix comedy-drama movie, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser. Later, on November 13, 2018, RJ was cast in a repeating role. This was for the second season of the CW series Black Lightning. In January 2019, news came out that RJ Cyler was also cast in the DC Universe horror series, Swamp Thing.
RJ Cyler's Hobbies
Besides acting, RJ Cyler also enjoys streaming online. He streams on a platform called Twitch. His username there is LemonPeppa904. He plays video games like Resident Evil, Grand Theft Auto V, and Call of Duty.
What RJ Cyler Has Been In
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Second Chances | R. J. | Short film |
| 2015 | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl | Earl Jackson | Nominated for awards like the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer |
| 2017 | Power Rangers | Billy Cranston / Blue Ranger | |
| War Machine | Technical Sergeant Andy Moon | ||
| Everything, Everything | Vinny | ||
| 2018 | White Boy Rick | Rudell Curry | |
| Sierra Burgess Is a Loser | Dan | ||
| 2021 | R#J | Benvolio | |
| The Harder They Fall | James Beckwourth | ||
| 2022 | Emergency | Sean | |
| Freedom's Path | Kitch | ||
| 2023 | The Book of Clarence | Elijah | |
| TBA | One Spoon of Chocolate | TBA | Filming is finished, waiting for release |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Vice Principals | Luke Brown | Appeared in 3 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | I'm Dying Up Here | Adam Proteau | Main character |
| 2018 | Black Lightning | Todd Green | Appeared in several episodes |
| 2019 | Scream: Resurrection | Deion Elliot / Marcus Elliot | Main character in 6 episodes (as Deion Elliot) |
| Swamp Thing | Jones | Appeared in several episodes | |
| 2022–2024 | Rap Sh!t | Lamont | Main character |
Awards and Nominations
RJ Cyler has been recognized for his acting.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Power Rangers | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Scene Stealer | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: RJ Cyler para niños
