Ricky Marshall grew up in Oakland, California. Ricky was bit by the acting bug at the young age of 13 which led to attending Skyline High's Performing Arts Academy. With Oakland being a historical political hotbed, he also became enthralled in spoken word which he credits for helping him become a better actor. Ricky holds a B.A. in Theatre from San Jose State University. Ricky made is television debut in 2011 on Spike TV's 1000 Ways to Die.