Ryan J. Lewis is an American actor born on March 25, 1988 in Atlanta, GA. He is best known for his role as Quinon Carter in the Sundance film Just A Kid From Seattle (2018). He has also appeared on television series' Black Ink Crew: Atlanta (2017) and Kevin Probably Saves, the World (2017). He is currently filming the lead role in Indie film DAEMON (2018) and is working with actor, writer, director Uche Aguh. Ryan has eight years of training and experience, ranging from acting workshops with Tony Award Winning Director Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company to The Atlanta Workshop Players. He aspires to direct and write in theatre and film, and credits his biggest inspirations to be God, his mother, and his middle and high school theatre teachers.
Ryan J. Lewis is a member of Actor
Hip hop
alternative hip hop
hipster hop
indie hip hop
R&B
Occupation(s)
DJ
musician
record producer
videographer
photographer
graphic designer
music video director
rapper
songwriter
Instruments
Keyboards
guitar
vocals
Years active
2006–present
Labels
Macklemore LLC
Associated acts
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Macklemore
Kesha
Website
macklemore.com
💰 Net worth
Ryan J. Lewis, the talented American actor, director, and writer, is expected to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. With his multifaceted skillset, Lewis has captivated audiences with his exceptional performances on screen. Whether it be his captivating portrayal of characters or his masterful storytelling as a director and writer, Lewis has cemented his place in the entertainment industry. As he continues to explore his artistic prowess, his net worth is bound to grow, making him an influential figure in the realm of film and television.
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Biography/Timeline
1988
Ryan Lewis was born on March 25, 1988 to Julie and Scott Lewis. Lewis has two sisters, Teresa and Laura, four years and two years older than he is, respectively. At an early age, he played guitar in rock bands with his childhood best friend Ryan Sanson, and nursed a growing interest in music production around the age of 15. He attended Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington and graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington majoring in Comparative History of Ideas.
2006
Lewis first met Macklemore in 2006, but only in 2009 they formalized the collaboration with Macklemore as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and released the EP The VS. EP.
2008
Lewis became a professional Photographer and videographer. In 2008 he released his debut extended play, Instrumentals, with four alternative hip hop songs. In the same year, Lewis collaborated with Rhode Island-based emcee Symmetry in a self-titled work, released as an LP.
2011
In October 2010, he produced the VS. Redux EP and, in December, their debut single, "My Oh My". "Wings" was released on January 21, 2011, followed by "Can't Hold Us" featuring Ray Dalton on August 16, 2011.
2012
The Heist World Tour began in August 2012 to promote The Heist.
2014
On January 26, 2014, Macklemore performed "Same Love" at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, where Queen Latifah read marriage vows for 33 couples who lined the aisles, including Lewis's sister, Laura, and her now husband.
2015
On August 27, 2015, the duo released a new song, "Downtown," featuring Eric Nally, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, and Grandmaster Caz; it was performed at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards on August 30.
2016
On January 22, 2016, the duo released "White Privilege II", the second single on This Unruly Mess I've Made.
2017
July 2017 saw the release of Kesha's song "Praying," which Lewis co-wrote and produced.