Ryan won Jenny Jone's Amazing Kids That Rock contest in 2000. That allowed him to be one of 13 kids to perform on her annual kids talent showcase on the WB.
Ryan: Out here in Hollywood, you don't get much notice, unless you're Leonardo DiCaprio. After a while, you take it for what it is, and I'd rather have them recognize me than not, because it's awesome.
(About his plans for the future)Ryan: I would love to start my own production company with my brother, Aaron, and call it Pinkston Productions. I would also like to maybe--I don't know if this is possible, but take over Jay Leno's job. I love what he does.
(On what was his favorite part about being an actor)Ryan: The best thing about being an actor is all the cool people I met. Like the fans, and all the celebrities. It was so cool. And Ashton was just so cool to hang out with.