Riker Anthony Lynch was born in 1991 in Littleton, Colorado. He is the eldest of five children born to Stormie and Mark Lynch. His siblings include a sister, Rydel, and three brothers: Ryland, Ross, and Rocky. From a young age, Riker showed a strong interest in music and performance. During the summers, he participated in children's productions such as A Chorus Line, Annie Get Your Gun, Aladdin, and Peter Pan. Alongside Rydel, he took piano lessons and competed in dance competitions as her partner.
Inspired by their mutual love for performance, Riker and his siblings formed the band R5. In 2008, at the age of 16, Riker decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. In a show of family unity, his entire family relocated with him. The following year, they met Ellington Ratliff, who joined the band as a drummer, finalizing the R5 lineup. The group consists of Riker on bass and vocals, siblings Rocky, Ross, and Rydel, and family friend Ellington Ratliff.
Riker is also related to Julianne and Derek Hough, both well-known professional dancers and television personalities. His brother Ross Lynch gained fame through his lead role in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally.
Riker Lynch gained notable recognition as Jeff, a member of the Dalton Academy Warblers in the Fox TV series Glee. The show showcased his musical and dance talents, helping him gain a broader audience. In 2015, Riker competed in Season 20 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Allison Holker. The duo performed exceptionally well and finished in second place, narrowly losing to Rumer Willis and Val Chmerkovskiy.
| Birth Date: | 8 Nov, 1991 |
| Age: | 28 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Littleton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American singer and actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
