Ryker Kokotek

Ryker Jude Kokotek was born in Anderson, South Carolina to Mary Miles Kokotek (Harrelson), a teacher and actress, and Zen Kokotek, a graphic designer from Brno, Czech Republic. Ryker is one of five children with 2 brothers and 2 sisters, all of whom are actors, as well. Ryker initially began acting in his sister's plays at the age of five, and began his film career three years later, debuting in EarthGang's music video "UP". He has since worked on sets for Disney Plus, NETFLIX, STARZ, and HBO MAX. Most notably, he can be seen in the role of "Young Michael Peterson", the younger version of the lead--played by Colin Firth--in HBO MAX's limited series The Staircase. Aside from acting, Ryker enjoys hoverboarding, gaming with his siblings, sporting his Air Jordans, and collecting cuff links.