Pets: Meow, Misty, Shadow, Smokey and Studmuffin-all cats
Likes: Enjoys writing, directing videos and playing pool
Is there no end to the talent from this Jackson family? Brother Jonathan, sister Candice, father, Ricky (a country singer).... Raised in Battle Ground, WA (outside of Portland, OR), Richard decided he wanted to act after visiting Universal Studios at age 12. At 13 he was performing in local theater, doing commercials and modeling. His big break came when he joined the cast of "Saved By the Bell: The New Class", where he played the adorable, Ryan.In 1996 he was featured in a TV Movie called "Prisoner of Zenda Inc. along side his brother Jonathan.
After three years on Saved By The Bell: The New Class, Richard had decided he wanted to pursue other projects. In 1998 he had a TV Guest apperance on the season opener of Ally McBeal in which is played "Jason". 1999 lead him to another role along side his brother Jonathan in a independent film entitled "True Rights".