Richard Lee Jackson, born May 29, 1979, in Redlands, California, to Rick and Jeanine Jackson, embarked on his acting career at the tender age of 12 following a visit to Universal Studios in Hollywood.
As he transitioned to Los Angeles at 13, he worked in various roles for television and film, eventually garnering considerable recognition for his turn on the 2nd season premiere episode of Ally McBeal in 1997.
Best known for his role as "Ryan Parker" on Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1993, he has also made guest appearances in several network and syndicated series, including Boy Meets World in 1993, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in 1993, and Baywatch in 1989.
In 2004, he was featured in Hope Ranch alongside Lorenzo Lamas and Bruce Boxleitner, and starred in the recently released Universal Film Bring It on: Again. His feature film debut was in the MGM film Madison in 2001, which starred Jim Caviezel.
Richard Lee has made numerous national and local television appearances, including Leeza, Regis and Kathy Lee, AM Northwest, Good Day Oregon, and has been interviewed in several worldwide syndicated magazines, such as Movieline and Teen People. He was also featured alongside his brother, fellow actor Jonathan Jackson, in People's "Sexiest Man Alive Issue".
Alongside his acting career, Richard is the drummer in the rock band Enation, consisting of his brother Jonathan on lead vocals and guitar. They are currently touring the West Coast and releasing their first record, "Identity Theft".
Richard was married to Raquel Torres on January 2nd, 2005, and resides in the Northwest when not working in Los Angeles.
