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Riker Lynch
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Riker Anthony Lynch
November 8, 1991 Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
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Riker Anthony Lynch (born November 8, 1991) is an American singer and actor. Many people know him as Jeff from the Dalton Academy Warblers on the TV show Glee. He is also famous for being a lead singer and the bassist for the family band R5.
Besides acting and singing, Riker is a talented dancer. He competed on season 20 of Dancing with the Stars and finished in second place with his partner, Allison Holker.
Riker formed a new band called Riker and The Beachcombers. He married Savannah Latimer on September 20, 2019.
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Early Life and Family
Riker was born in Littleton, Colorado, and is the oldest of five children. His siblings Ross, Rocky, and Rydel were also in the band R5 with him. From a young age, he loved to perform. He started singing and acting in his home state of Colorado and also took dance lessons.
In 2007, when Riker was a teenager, his family moved to Los Angeles. This move was to help him and his siblings follow their dreams of working in the entertainment industry.
Career in Entertainment
Acting on 'Glee'
Riker became well-known for his role on the popular TV show Glee. He played Jeff, a member of the singing group called the Dalton Academy Warblers. His first appearance was in the season 2 episode "Special Education".
He appeared in eleven more episodes across seasons 2, 3, and 4. He even toured with the cast for the Glee Live! In Concert! tour in 2011. A movie of the tour, Glee: The 3D Concert Movie, was released, which featured Riker performing as Jeff.
Music with R5
Riker was a key member of the band R5, where he played bass guitar and was one of the lead singers. The band also included his brothers Ross and Rocky, his sister Rydel, and their friend Ellington Ratliff.
In April 2012, R5 signed a record deal with Hollywood Records. They went on their first tour and played shows all over the U.S. and Canada. The band released an EP (a short album) called Loud in 2013. Later that year, they released their first full-length album, Louder.
Competing on TV
Riker has shown his skills on two major competition shows.
Dancing with the Stars
In 2015, Riker joined the 20th season of Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with professional dancer Allison Holker. They impressed the judges and the audience with their performances and made it all the way to the finale, finishing in second place.
American Song Contest
In 2022, Riker represented his home state of Colorado in NBC's American Song Contest. This show featured artists from all over the country competing with original songs. Riker performed his song "Feel the Love" and once again finished in second place.
Most Known Roles
Film
- Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011) as Jeff
- Turnover (2019) as Henry
Television
- Glee (2010–13) as Jeff
- Dancing With The Stars (2015) as Himself/Contestant
- American Song Contest (2022) as Himself/Contestant
See also
In Spanish: Riker Lynch para niños
