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Ryan Sheckler is a sellout.
'''Ryan Allen Sheckler''' (born December 30, 1989) is an American professional [[skateboarder]] and the star of the [[MTV]] [[reality television|reality show]], ''[[Life of Ryan]]''.<ref name="Life of Ryan">{{cite web | title=MTV's "Life of Ryan" | work="Show Summary" | url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/dyn/life_of_ryan/series.jhtml#bio | accessdate=September 3, 2007}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 18:06, 24 September 2010

Ryan Sheckler
Rosa Arteaga and Ryan Sheckler
Born
Ryan Allen Sheckler

(1989-12-30) December 30, 1989 (age 34)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationProfessional Skateboarder
Known forSkateboarding and Acting
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Parent(s)Gretchen and Randall Sheckler
Relatives2 Brothers Shane and Kane
WebsiteRyanSheckler.com

|- | style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;color:inherit;" | || style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | {{{2}}}|| style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | {{{3}}}

|- ! colspan="3" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;background-color:#eeeeee;color:inherit;" class="adr" | Representing  United States

|- | style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;color:inherit;" | Gold medal – first place|| style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | 2003 Los Angeles || style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | Park

|- | style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;color:inherit;" | Silver medal – second place|| style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | 2006 Los Angeles || style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | Street

|- | style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;color:inherit;" | Gold medal – first place|| style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | 2008 Los Angeles || style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | Street

|- | style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;color:inherit;" | Gold medal – first place|| style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | 2010 Los Angeles || style="text-align:center;vertical-align:middle;" | Street |}

Ryan Sheckler is a sellout.

Early life

Sheckler was born in San Clemente, California, the son of Gretchen (née Walsh), who manages his career, and Randall Sheckler, a mechanical engineer.[1][2]

Recent activities

Sheckler is currently on tour making a few appearance nationwide for Journey's Backyard Barbecue (2009). In May 2009, Sheckler launched his new clothing line, RS, that is sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide. In 2008, the Sheckler Foundation[3] was created to help the less fortunate, and to also donate to injured and recovering athletes.

Film and television career

Sheckler has appeared in the movies Grind, Dishdogz, and MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate. He also starred in his own MTV reality show "Life of Ryan", from 2007-2009.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2001 MVP 2: Most Vertical Primate Neil Nellis
2003 Grind Challenger at Skate Park
2004 What's New, Scooby-Doo? Himself TV animated series; voice
Almost: Round Three Himself Documentary
2005 Dishdogz Himself
2007 Life of Ryan Himself TV reality series; 2007–2009
2008 True Jackson, VP Himself TV series; guest star
2009 Street Dreams Eric
2010 Tooth Fairy Mick Donnelly

Video games

References

  1. ^ http://articles.latimes.com/2004/jul/20/sports/sp-sheckler20
  2. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2006-07-09-skateboarding-sheckler_x.htm
  3. ^ "Sheckler Foundation".