Richard Lee Jackson Biography

Date of Birth

29 December 1979, Redlands, California, USA

Nickname

Rock

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Born May 29, 1979 in Redlands, California to Rick and Jeanine Jackson, Richard Lee Jackson began his acting career at age 12 after a visit to Universal Studios in Hollywood. After moving to Los Angeles at the age of 13 and working in various roles for TV and film, he garnered considerable recognition for his turn on the 2nd season premiere episode of Ally McBeal (1997).

Best known for his role as "Ryan Parker" on Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), he has also guest-starred in several network/syndicated series including; Boy Meets World (1993), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) and Baywatch (1989).

Last year (2004) he was featured in Hope Ranch (2002) with Lorenzo Lamas and Bruce Boxleitner and stars in the recently released Universal Film Bring It On: Again (2004). His feature film debut is in the MGM film Madison (2001), which stars Jim Caviezel.

Richard Lee has done several national and local TV appearances (Leeza, Regis and Kathy Lee, AM Northwest, Good Day Oregon, etc.) and interviews in several world-wide syndicated magazines such as Movieline and Teen People. He was also featured along with his brother, fellow actor Jonathan Jackson, in People's "Sexiest Man Alive Issue".

Along with acting, Richard is the drummer in the rock band Enation (with brother Jonathan on lead vocals and guitar). They are currently (2005) touring the West Coast and releasing their first record, "Identity Theft".

He was married to Raquel Torres on January 2nd, 2005 and lives in the Northwest when he is not working in Los Angeles.

Trivia

Played drums in a rock group called "Lost Atlantis" with his brother, Jonathan Jackson.

Enjoys directing videos, writing and playing pool.

He was stalked by a police impersonator who was arrested in March 1996.

Older brother of Jonathan Jackson.

Richard plays drums in a band with his brother, Jonathan, and his father and uncle. The band is called Scarlet Road, and they have released two albums, "God Candy" and "Clash".

Changed the name of his band from Scarlet Road to Scarlet River. (2012) Changed band name to Jonathan Jackson + Enation. [2001]

Formerly engaged to Brandy Boyles.

Changed his band's name again from "Jono and The Rock" to Enation [2003].

Changed his band's name to Jono & The Rock (referring to his and his brother's nicknames).

Younger brother of Candice Jackson, attorney/author.

Starred with Bethany Joy Lenz in Bring It On: Again (2004), who is now married to his Enation band mate, Michael Galeotti.

Richard's band, Enation, released their breakout album "World In Flight" in 2008 to rave reviews and also found a spot on the Top 10 iTunes Rock Charts with their song "Feel This (feat. Enation" was performed on the hit CW TV show One Tree Hill (2003) by actress and singer Bethany Joy Lenz.

Brother-in-law of Lisa Vultaggio.

Lives in the Northwest with wife, Raquel Jackson, when not working in Los Angeles. [August 2005]