Biography
Who is Ross Lynch?
Early life and family background
Ross Shor Lynch was born on December 29, 1995, in Littleton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. He grew up in a family of six, including his parents and four siblings: Riker, Rocky, Rydel, and Ryland. In 2007, the family relocated to Los Angeles to pursue entertainment opportunities.
He began his education at home during the fourth grade. During this period, he developed his skills in piano, drums, and guitar. He also spent time dancing with the Rage Boyz Crew, a group established by a Southern California dance company. Ross is a second cousin of Derek and Julianne Hough, as their maternal grandmothers were sisters.
Television and film breakthrough
In 2011, Ross Lynch secured the lead role of Austin Moon on the Disney Channel sitcom Austin & Ally. The series followed a teenage singer who becomes an internet sensation after a music video is posted online. The show ran for four seasons until it concluded in January 2016. During this time, he also participated in crossover episodes with other Disney programs like Jessie and Girl Meets World.
He expanded his Disney career by starring in the 2013 musical film Teen Beach Movie as Brady, a role he reprised in the 2015 sequel Teen Beach 2. Throughout his early career, he also made cameo appearances in productions such as Muppets Most Wanted and provided voice work for the English version of the animated film Snowtime!
Transition to dramatic roles
Following his Disney projects, he pursued more mature acting roles. He portrayed a teenage version of Jeffrey Dahmer in the 2017 biographical film My Friend Dahmer. In 2018, he appeared in the romantic comedy Status Update as the character Kyle. That same year, he joined the cast of the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, where he played the character Harvey Kinkle until 2020.
His stage work includes performing as Mark Anthony in a 2016 production of A Chorus Line at the Hollywood Bowl. In 2025, he was cast in the Netflix thriller film Heartland, directed by Shana Feste.
Music career with R5 and The Driver Era
Ross Lynch was the lead singer for the pop rock band R5, which included his siblings. The group released several EPs and albums, such as Louder in 2013 and Sometime Last Night in 2015. They signed with Hollywood Records in 2012 and toured extensively throughout their active years.
In 2018, he and his brother Rocky Lynch rebranded their musical project as The Driver Era. The name emerged during a conversation they had while driving to a party. They released their debut album, titled X, in 2019. Since then, the duo has continued to release music, including the singles Rumors, Get Off My Phone, and Touch. They have announced a fourth studio album titled Obsession, scheduled for release in April 2025.
Birthday and age
Ross Lynch was born on December 29, 1995, which makes Ross 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Ross shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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