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Ross Lynch
Birth nameRoss Shor Lynch
Born (1995-12-29) December 29, 1995 (age 28)
Littleton, Colorado, U.S.
GenresRock, Pop rock, R&B, Dance
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, instrumentalist, dancer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums, piano, bass
Years active2011–present
LabelsWalt Disney(Solo) Hollywood Records (Band)
Websitewww.r5rocks.com

Ross Shor Lynch (born December 29, 1995 in Littleton, Colorado) is an American actor, singer, instrumentalist and dancer. He is best known for portraying Austin Moon on the Disney Channel television series Austin & Ally, and performs in a band called R5 with his three elder siblings and their friend Ellington Ratliff; his oldest brother, Riker, has a minor recurring role on the Fox series Glee.

Life and career

Childhood and youth

Ross Lynch was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado, the second youngest of five siblings (Riker Lynch, Rydel Lynch, Rocky Lynch and youngest Ryland Lynch) He was educated at home from the fourth grade. He learned to play guitar and to sing. He is also the cousin of Derek and Julianne Hough.[1][2][3]

Acting career

Lynch was cast in early 2011 to appear in the pilot for the Disney Channel entitled Austin & Ally, playing the lead male role of Austin Moon, a teenage singer who becomes an overnight sensation after a music video featuring a performance by him is uploaded to the internet. The pilot was later picked up for a full season's production; the show debuted in December 2011, and was renewed for a second season in March 2012.[4][5]

In early 2012, Lynch began work on the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, Teen Beach Musical. He is performing the role of Brady, the male lead in the film, which is directed by Jeffrey Hornaday and set for release in 2013.[6]

Musical career

Ross Lynch plays rhythm guitar and is one of the lead vocalists in the band R5, which also consists of his three elder siblings and a friend of theirs, Ellington Ratliff. In 2010, R5 released an EP titled "Ready Set Rock" consisting of songs written primarily by his brothers Riker and Rocky along with his sister Rydel. In April 2012 R5 announced via the band's website that they had signed a record deal with Hollywood Records and that they are planning for their first club tour in May.[2]

Lynch has also recorded several songs for Austin & Ally. These songs include "Without You" (the theme song for the series), "Double Take", "Break Down the Walls", "A Billion Hits", "Not A Love Song", "It's Me It's You", "Better Together", and "Heard it on the radio". They even created a Shiny Money and Austin Moon "Double Take" Remix. "A Billion Hits" was released as a digital download on February 21, 2012.

Filmography

Year Title Character Notes
2011–present Austin & Ally[3] Austin Moon Lead role
Disney Channel Original Series
2013 Teen Beach Musical[6] Brady Lead role
Disney Channel Original Movie

Discography

Singles
  • "A Billion Hits"
Albums / EPs with R5
  • Ready Set Rock - EP (Removed)
    • "Say You'll Stay"

Music Videos

Song Year Notes
"Without You"[7] 2010 R5 song
"Never"[8] R5 song
"Can't Get Enough of You"[9] R5 song
"Love Me"[10] R5 covers Justin Bieber
"Ordinary Girl"[11] Music Video for Hannah Montana (Boy In Class Room)
"Marry You"[12] 2011 R5 covers Bruno Mars
"Say You'll Stay"[13] R5 song
"A Billion Hits"[14] Austin & Ally song
"Double Take"[15] Austin & Ally song

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References

  1. ^ Ostrow, Joanne (November 14, 2011). "Ostrow: Ross Lynch of Littleton hopes he'll strike a chord with fans on Disney show". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on December 4, 2011.
  2. ^ a b www.r5rocks.com
  3. ^ a b "Austin & Ally - Cast - Ross Lynch". Disney Channel Media net. Archived from the original on December 10, 2011. Born December 29, 1995, in Littleton, Colorado
  4. ^ ""Austin & Ally," A Comedy About An Unlikely Friendship, Premieres Sunday, December 4 on Disney Channel". Disney Channel. November 1, 2011.
  5. ^ Ng, Philiana (March 11, 2012). "Disney Channel Renews 'Austin & Ally' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Schneider, Michael (March 12, 2012). "Exclusive: Disney Channel Hits the Surf with Teen Beach Musical". TV Guide. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  7. ^ "R5 - Without You - Official Music Video". YouTube. 2009-08-18. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  8. ^ "R5 - Never (Official Music Video) [HD". YouTube. 2012-02-10. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  9. ^ "R5 - Can't Get Enough of You - Official Music Video". YouTube. 2010-09-04. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  10. ^ "Justin Bieber "Love Me" - Rock Version - R5". YouTube. 2010-09-30. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  11. ^ "Hannah Montana - Ordinary Girl". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  12. ^ "Marry You (Bruno Mars cover) - R5". YouTube. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  13. ^ "Say You'll Stay (acoustic version)". YouTube. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  14. ^ "Austin & Ally: A Billion Hits". YouTube. 2012-02-28. Retrieved 2012-03-18.
  15. ^ "Austin & Ally - 'Double Take' Music Video". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-03-18.

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