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Ryan Pinkston: Biography

Ryan Pinkston was born on February 8, 1988 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Mark and Linda. He started practicing karate around the age of five, by the age of fourteen he earned a second degree blackbelt in Wushu Kung Fu and first in Tae Kwon Do. He holds World Titles in the United States, France, Canada and Central America including Individual Grand Champion from The Quebec Open in 2002. Ryan also performs in a karate duo called "Team Air" with Anthony Atkins, which hold the titles for Synchronized Teams Grand Champions from The Quebec Open in 2002 and Synchronized Teams Grand Champions from The Diamond Nationals, also in 2002. The team is also three time NASKA World Champions for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002 and ISKA/US Open 2002 world Champions. Ryan started auditioning for pilots in 2003 and had a reccurring spot on the MTV show "Punk'd".

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.(edit)
(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.(edit)
(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.(edit)
(About working with Ashton Kutcher in Punk'd)
Ryan: Ashton's a great guy. He's like a big brother to me. It's great; I wouldn't have picked anyone else to work with.(edit)

Ryan auditioned for an international Pepsi Cola commercial in 2001. Though he was called back to the final audition, he didn't get the job.(edit)
In 2001, Ryan was selected to appear in a national TV commercial for the GAP Clothing Company.(edit)
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.(edit)
Ryan's nickname is Pinky.(edit)
As of 2008, Ryan is represented by ICM Talent.(edit)
Ryan has performed live for over 25,000 people in Paris, showing his karate ability.(edit)
Ryan was nominated alongside the cast of Spy Kids 3D: Game Over to a Young Artist Award for the best young ensemble in a feature film.(edit)
Ryan attended River Hill High School and graduated in 2006.(edit)
He is the younger brother of Aaron Pinkston.(edit)
As of 2006 Ryan has a dog named Cody.(edit)
He is known to have attended The Charlie Lee Karate School.(edit)
In July 2000 Ryan won Ed McMahon's Next Big Star Contest.(edit)
Ryan had a crush on Jamie Lynn Spears.(edit)
Ryan is an accomplished Karate fighter, whose awards include:

- Won the First Place Trophy from Joe Corely's The Battle of Atlanta; Atlanta, Georgia (2001).
- Won the Paul Mitchell Grand Championship Trophy from The Diamond Nationals; St. Paul Minnesota (2001).
- Won the Individual Grand Championship Trophy from The Quebec Open; Quebec City, Canada (2002).
- Won the Synchronized Teams Grand Championship Trophy from The Quebec Open; Quebec City, Canada (2002).(edit)
Ryan is 5'4" (edit)