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Riker Lynch

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Riker Lynch is an award-winning director, actor, and multi-talented creative known for his dynamic storytelling and global work in entertainment. While many recognize him from his early success in music (R5, The Driver Era) and television (Glee, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Dancing with the Stars), Riker has firmly established himself in the world of filmmaking with a distinctive voice and a passion for genre-bending narratives. In 2023, Riker made a bold entrance into the independent film scene with his breakout short film "Aliens on Halloween", a sci-fi comedy that blends nostalgic Americana with unexpected extraterrestrial twists. The film was praised for its sharp direction, imaginative production design, and clever storytelling-earning accolades on the festival circuit, including Best Short Film at the Sci-Fi Film Festival and Best Director at the Indie Reel Awards. Known for his hands-on approach, Riker often takes on multiple roles in his projects-from directing and acting to writing and producing. His filmmaking style is characterized by vibrant visuals, rhythmic pacing, and a cinematic flair that reflects his background in performance and music. As he continues to evolve as a director, Riker Lynch is focused on creating original films that merge humor, heart, and high-concept ideas. With Aliens on Halloween setting the tone, he is developing several new projects that aim to push boundaries and entertain global audiences.
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He is a second cousin of dancers Derek Hough and Julianne Hough. Their maternal grandmothers are sisters. His ancestry includes German, Irish, English, 1/16th Danish, and smaller amounts of French, Scottish, and Welsh.
Plays guitar, piano, and drums.
He is in a band, called "R5", with his family: Rocky Lynch, Ross Lynch, Rydel Lynch, and their best friend, Ellington Ratliff.
Has 3 brothers, Rocky Lynch, Ross Lynch, Ryland Lynch, and 1 sister, Rydel Lynch.
Moved from Littleton, CO to LA in 2007.

There is nothing more awesome than being yourself.
[on touring with his two brothers,(Ross Lynch, Rocky Lynch) sister,(Rydel Lynch) and family friend(Ellington Ratliff) as 'R5'] There's definitely moments here and there where we'll be rehearsing and we'll disagree about playing this song first, or closing with that song, and it will turn into a mini argument. But most of the time we're all actually pretty good with each other and all get along.

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