Ricky Dillon Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography

Ricky Dillon Quick Info
Height6 ft
Weight71 kg
Date of BirthApril 4, 1992
Zodiac SignAries
Shoe Size
10 (US)

Ricky Dillon is an American YouTube personality, singer, songwriter, and comedian who has gained popularity through his various social media activities. He has released albums, extended plays, and tracks like RPD, Gold, Steal the Show (ft. Trevor Moran), Beat, Ordinary, Nobody, Problematic (ft. Snoop Dogg), and Ignite.

Born Name

Richard Porter Dillon Jr.

Nick Name

Ricky, Rick

Sun Sign

Aries

Born Place

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Ricky went to Hoover High School in Birmingham, Alabama. During his high school days, he walked with the band as he played the trumpet.

To do a film course, he got enrolled at Auburn University in Alabama but dropped out after 3 years.

Occupation

Singer, Songwriter, YouTube Personality, and Comedian

Family

  • Father – Richard Porter Dillon, Sr.
  • Mother – Janice Ann (Newgent)
  • Siblings – Tara Dillon (Older Sister), Lexi Dillon (Older Sister)
  • Others – Porter Bryant Dillon (Paternal Grandfather), Mildred C. Gardner (Paternal Grandmother)

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Manager

He has been managed by Expand Entertainment.

Genre

Pop, Pop rock, R&B

Instruments

Vocals, trumpet

Labels

Independent

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft or 183 cm

Weight

71 kg or 156.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse

Ricky Dillon has dated –

  • Trevor Moran – Ricky Dillon was rumored to be dating singer Trevor Moran for some time.
  • Alexa Losey (2013) – He was rumored to be in a relationship with YouTuber Alexa Losey in August 2013.
  • Shelby Waddell (2013) – In 2013, Ricky confirmed that he was dating his friend, YouTuber Shelby Waddell.
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    Ricky Dillon is of English and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish) descent.

    Hair Color

    Light Brown

    Eye Color

    Light Brown

    Sexual Orientation

    Gay (as revealed by him via a YouTube video posted in February 2020)

    Distinctive Features

    • Dyed hair
    • Boyish good looks

    Shoe Size

    10 (US) (via Twitter)

    Brand Endorsements

    Ricky Dillon has leveraged his massive social media following to promote brands and products. He used his YouTube videos to promote various products.

    As a member of the YouTube supergroup Our2ndLife, he endorsed brands including AXE, Hulu, AT&T, and Warby Parker.

    Best Known For

    • Garnering over 3 million subscribers on his YouTube channel
    • Being a member of the YouTube supergroup Our2ndLife along with Connor Franta, JC CaylenKian Lawley, Trevor Moran, and Sam Pottorff. The group embarked on an international tour and had more than 2.7 million subscribers before finally splitting in December 2014 to work on their individual YouTube channels.

    First Album

    On January 15, 2016, Ricky Dillon released his debut album, Gold.

    The album received negative responses from critics and other listeners.

    First Film

    Ricky Dillon made his theatrical film debut with DreamWorks Animation’s comedy flick Trolls as Aspen Heitz (voiceover work), a Troll skitterboarder in 2016.

    He has appeared in several short films, though.

    First TV Show

    In 2013, Ricky made his first TV show appearance as himself on the comedy show The Soup Investigates.

    Personal Trainer

    Ricky Dillon hits the gym to stay fit and is a big fan of cardio. The YouTuber prefers to go gymming late at the night.

    He adopted veganism in 2016. Ricky even asked his followers to stay away from dairy products and meat.

    Ricky Dillon Favorite Things

    • Food  A bowl of Cheerios with some almond milk
    • Singers  Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kesha, Zedd
    • Bands – Maroon 5, All Time Low, One Direction
    • Album – Revival by Selena Gomez, Artpop by Lady Gaga, and Break Free by Ariana Grande
    • Timepass – Mindlessly exploring an unknown city
    • Car – Chevrolet Camaro

    Source – Celebuzz.com, All Access, Teen.com, Twitter, Instagram

    Ricky Dillon Facts

  • Ricky was just 1-year-old when his family shifted base to Tuscumbia, Alabama.
  • He played the trumpet and tennis while growing up.
  • In 2010, Ricky Dillon launched his YouTube career after he uploaded a public video to his PICKLEandBANANA channel for the first time.
  • He released his first single Ordinary in 2014.
  • In 2015, he portrayed himself in the documentary film O2LFOREVER.
  • On June 7, 2016, Ricky made his debut as a writer with his book Follow Me: A Memoir in Challenges. The memoir talks about his journey to becoming a successful YouTuber and his day-to-day life.
  • In 2016, he released a card game titled Twisted Truth Or Dare which was sold in stores.
  • Ricky supports many social causes through his social media accounts.
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