Drummer and actor Ellington Lee Ratliff are from the United States. He made his acting debut in the 2001 film “All You Need” as Robbie Crenshaw. He has since worked on numerous acting projects for both the big and small screens. Raising Hope, Criminal Minds, Victorious, General Hospital, and others have featured Ratliff in guest roles. He is currently the drummer in the pop rock group R5, and he is a musician as well. He is the only band member who is not related to the Lynches. Ross, Riker, Rocky, Rydel, and siblings Riker, Riker, and Ryland Lynch make up the rest of the group. The musician is very skilled and well-recognized for using Tama, Paiste, and DW drums in his concerts. He is a highly sought-after entertainer in the film and television industries thanks to his musical talent, acting prowess, and attractiveness. His lovely nature has won him a lot of female followers around the world.
Career in Music
After meeting the band’s members in a dance lesson, Ellington Ratliff became a member of R5. His bandmates thought he was really skilled and asked him to join the group. After Ratliff joined the group, the band’s level of success increased. His incredible drumming abilities helped the band gain a whole new level of notoriety.
The band’s self-titled debut album peaked at position #24 on the Billboard 200. Additionally, they put out a number of EPs that were passable hits. Some of these include “Heart Made upon You,” “Sometime Last Night,” and “New Addictions EP.”
Career in Acting
In the 2001 film “All You Need,” Ellington Ratliff made his acting debut as Robbie Crenshaw. Then, in 2009, he made an appearance in So You Think You Can Dance’s the fifth season. He played Allan in an episode of “Eastwick” that same year. Soon after, the actor was cast in the TV shows “Raising Hope” and “Victorious.”
In the 2012 movie “My Uncle Rafael,” Ratliff played the part of a photojournalist. He played Huey Miller in the television series “Red Scare” the following year. After that, he made an appearance as himself in a “Violetta” episode from the third season. The actor played Ronnie Hawks in episode 22 of season 12 of “Criminal Minds.”
Life in general Ellington George and Cheryl Ratliff gave birth to Lee Ratliff on April 14, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. Elden, Erick, and Garette, his three half-brothers, are also alive. Speaking of his personal life, the actor/drummer has been dating Rydel, a fellow band member, since 2013.
Estimated Net Worth
One of the wealthiest and most well-known drummers is Ellington Ratliff. Ellington Ratliff has a net worth of $5 million, per our analysis of data from sources including Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider.