Billy Ray Cyrus was born on August 25, 1961 in Flatwoods, Kentucky, USA. He is an American country singer-songwriter and actor.

Cyrus starred in the 1999 independent film Radical Jack. He also had a small part in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive. Cyrus' television credits include The Nanny, Diagnosis Murder, Love Boat, The Next Wave, and TNN’s 18 Wheels Of Justice.

Cyrus has also been the subject of many television specials that detail his rise to fame and his career. These include two ABC documentaries, Dreams Come True and A Year On The Road, a VH1 exclusive, as well as the TNN specials I Give My Heart To You, and The Life and Times of Billy Ray Cyrus.

As of 2006, he is co-starring in the Disney Channel original television series, Hannah Montana, which stars his daughter Miley Cyrus.

In 2007, Cyrus filmed the music video for his latest hit, Ready, Set, Don't Go. He dedicated this song to Miley.

Filmography

• Bait Shop (2008) (V)
• Flying By (2009)
• "Phineas and Ferb" (1 episode, 2008)
• "Hannah Montana" (47 episodes, 2006-2007)
• "Doc" (88 episodes, 2001-2004)
• Elvis Has Left the Building (2004)
• "Degrassi: The Next Generation" (1 episode, 2004)
• Death and Texas (2004)
• "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye" (1 episode, 2002)
• Wish You Were Dead (2002)
• Mulholland Dr. (2001)
• "18 Wheels of Justice" (1 episode, 2000)
• Radical Jack (2000)
• "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" (1 episode, 1999)