Born Name
Ellington Lee Ratliff
Nick Name
R5, T Rat, Ell, Ratliff
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
The information about his education isn’t available.
Occupation
Drummer, actor
Family
- Father – George Ratliff
- Mother – Cheryl Ratliff
- Siblings – Elden Henson (Older Step-Brother) (Actor), Garette Patrick Henson (Older Step-Brother) (Actor), Erick Ratliff (Step-Brother)
Manager
Ellington Ratliff (as a part of R5) was signed with ICM Partners.
Genre
Pop rock
Instruments
Drum, percussion, backing vocals
Labels
Hollywood Records
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ellington Ratliff has dated –
- Kelly Voosen (2008-2013) – Ellington Ratliff was dating Kelly Voosen way before he became a part of R5. But, fame from becoming a part of the successful band didn’t drive them apart. They were very much together and Kelly used to put a countdown timer on her phone to count the days he was away touring with the band. Even, R5 fans coined a special name for the special couple, Kellington. However, they decided to go separate ways in 2013 as Ellington’s work schedule proved too much for Kelly.
- Rydel Lynch (2013-2018) – Ellington moved on from Kelly to his bandmate Rydel Lynch and Rydellington was born. However, they didn’t initially tell their bandmates that they were dating. They eventually found it out after spotting Rydel and Ellington holding hands on the beach. They separated in October 2018.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Fringed haircut
- Slight body frame
Brand Endorsements
Ratliff has an endorsement deal with pharmaceutical giants Walgreens and has appeared in a Comfort Inn commercial.
In 2006, he appeared in a PSA for abovetheinfluence.com.
Best Known For
Being a former member of the American pop-rock band, R5.
First Album
His band R5’s first studio album Louder was released in September 2013. It recorded a worldwide sale of more than 500,000 album copies.
First Film
Ellington Ratliff made his first theatrical film appearance in a drama film All You Need in 2001 as Robbie Crenshaw.
First TV Show
Ratliff’s first TV show appearance came in the reality show So You Think You Can Dance in 2009 as a guest group performer.
Personal Trainer
Ellington Ratliff’s workout routine and diet plan aren’t known.
Ellington Ratliff Favorite Things
- Music Artist – Jack White
- R5 Song – One Last Dance
- Phone App – Spotify
- Food – Sushi and water
- Color – Dark Green
- Candy – Gummies
Ellington Ratliff Facts
- Ellington Ratliff was named by his parents after the famous jazz legend Duke Ellington.
- Ellington was the only member of the R5 band who is not blood-related to other band members.
- He first met the Lynch siblings at the dance studio in Los Angeles in October 2009. He was invited to jam with them and eventually became a part of the band.
- Ellington attributes all his success to his mother and considers her as his biggest inspiration.
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