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Ronald 'RJ' Cyler II, an American actor born in 1995, is best recognized for his impactful roles in films like Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015), Power Rangers (2017), The Harder They Fall (2021), and Emergency (2022). He also made appearances in Showtime's series I'm Dying Up Here (2017–2018) and Scream: Resurrection (2019). Raised in Jacksonville, Florida as the youngest of three children by his parents, his early life was filled with challenges. In 2013, despite their struggles, his parents relocated to California for better prospects. His acting career kick-started in the same year with the short film Second Chances. His big break came in 2015, when he co-starred in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He also lended his talent to the HBO's series Vice Principals in 2016.
In 2017, he played the autistic blue ranger Billy Cranston in Power Rangers, and joined the ensemble cast of I'm Dying Up Here on Showtime. In 2018, he co-starred in the drama White Boy Rick. The same year, he reportedly joined as a series regular in the third season of VH1's series Scream. He had a recurring role in the second season of the CW series, Black Lightning, and starred in the Netflix film Sierra Burgess Is a Loser. In 2019, he was cast in the DC Universe horror series, Swamp Thing. Aside from his acting career, he's also a gaming streamer on Twitch.
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Given Name: Ronald Cyler II
Born: Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: March 21, 1995
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 2013-present
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