Born in Blacksburg, Virginia on September 11, 1972. Spent several years growing up in Virginia as well as Frankfurt, Germany. Started in the film industry initially as a Production Assistant on "Batman & Robin." Moved into being a professional Storyboard and Concept Artist for TV, Commercials, Features & Music Video. Ricky's illustration work has aided projects like "Ghost Whisperer," "Criminal Minds," "The Bucket List," and "Dodgeball:An Underdog Story." As a filmmaker, Ricky recently directed the film ,"The Monkey's Paw," a Gothic, suspenseful ghost story whose atmospheric look has been compared to the Hammer Films of the 60's. It's received thousands of views online, being featured on Dailymotion.com. Film Threat magazine gave it 5 stars and Guillermo Del Toro called it "inventive, well-mounted, a very smart piece!" Ricky was featured in the Feb. 2012 issue of Fangoria Magazine for the film.Ricky resides in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife and their beagle, Indy. Show less «