Rick Malambri (born November 7, 1982) is an American actor, dancer, and model.[1] He is best known for starring in Step Up 3D, released in theaters on August 6, 2010.
Rick Malambri | |
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 Rick Malambri in 2012 | |
| Born | November 7, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Spouse | Lisa Mae (2010-present) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life edit
Malambri was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to Jeannie Marie (née Egleston) and Timothy Michael Malambri.[2] Malambri began his career as a model, having been featured in Abercrombie and Fitch ads in 2004.[3]
Career edit
In 2007, Malambri started his acting career by guest starring in shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds, and Party Down.[4] Later that year, he played the role of Lt. Ash in the military science fiction film Universal Soldiers.[5]
In 2010, Malambri landed lead role of Luke in 3D dance film Step Up 3D alongside Sharni Vinson, directed by Jon M. Chu.[6] He also starred as Will Dutton in Hallmark Channel movie After The Fall alongside Andrea Bowen.[7] In 2011, he played the recurring role of Eduardo, a choreographer who becomes romantically involved with one of his students, in the ABC Family's The Lying Game.[8] He had minor roles in Clear History and Surrogates.[9]
He starred as Duncan in family comedy movie A Holiday Heist alongside Lacey Chabert and Vivica A. Fox.[10] In 2014, Malambri starred as Joey D'Amico in the PixL TV movie The Cookie Mobster alongside Pippa Black and Mackenzie Foy.[11] In 2016, he starred as Andy in the PixL TV movie Change of Heart alongside Leah Pipes.[12] In 2018, he guest starred in an episode of TNT's Animal Kingdom.[13] In 2021, Malambri starred as Mark in the Lifetime original movie Lethal Love Letter.[14]
Personal life edit
Malambri married model and actress Lisa Mae in 2010.[15] They had a daughter in 2013. They have since separated, and divorce paperwork has been filed.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Universal Soldiers | Lt. Ash | |
| 2009 | Surrogates | Clerk | |
| 2010 | Step Up 3D | Luke Katcher |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | How I Met Your Mother | Floppy Haired Guy | Episode: "Stuff" |
| 2009 | Criminal Minds | Dan Keller | Episode: "Conflicted" |
| 2009 | Party Down | Bran | Episode: "Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception" |
| 2010 | After the Fall | Will Dutton | Television film |
| 2011 | The Lying Game | Eduardo Diaz | 6 episodes |
| 2011 | A Holiday Heist | Duncan | Television film |
| 2013 | Clear History | Flirty Guy at Fair | Television film |
| 2013 | Cosplaya | Crewman 1 | Television film |
| 2014 | The Cookie Mobster | Joey D'Amico | Television film |
| 2016 | Change of Heart | Andy | Television film |
| 2018 | Animal Kingdom | Carter | Episode: "Prey" |
| 2019 | Jane the Virgin | Keith | Episode: "Chapter Eighty-Eight" |
| 2021 | Lethal Love Letter | Mark | Television film |
video games edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gears of War 4 | House of Sovereigns Gear (voice) |
Music Video Appearances edit
| Artists | Song Title |
|---|---|
| Britney Spears | If U Seek Amy |
| Roscoe Dash Feat T-Pain | I Got My Own Step |
| Eqah | If It isn't With You |
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References edit
- ^ http://static.cinemagia.ro/img/db/actor/03/71/02/rick-malambri-732994l.jpg (clothing model photo)
- ^ Tammen, Katie (2010-07-06). "FWB native set to star in 3D movie". The Walton Sun. Retrieved 2010-08-08.
- ^ "Abercrombie Modelnize: Rick Malambri @ NY Models". Archived from the original on 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ "Criminal Minds". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ Universal Soldiers, retrieved 2016-08-28
- ^ Chang, Justin (2010-08-04). "Review: 'Step Up 3D'". Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "About the Movies - After the Fall | Hallmark Movies and Mysteries". Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "'Step Up 3D' star Rick Malambri joins 'The Lying Game'". Digital Spy. 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "Rick Malambri Biography". Fandango. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "A Holiday Heist | Movie". ION Television. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "Cookie Mobster | PixL TV". pixltv.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ "Change of Heart | PixL TV". pixltv.com. Retrieved 2016-08-28.
- ^ Mason, Charlie (2018-06-27). "Animal Kingdom Recap: Crime Pays — Plus, Mia's Coconspirator Is..." TVLine. Retrieved 2019-01-09.
- ^ "MarVista Entertainment". www.marvista.net. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ http://www.life.com/image/98052869 (picture with wife, Lisa, at Hollywood premiere of "Last Song", March 25, 2010)
External links edit
- Rick Malambri at IMDb
- Rick Malambri on Twitter
- Rick Malambri at AllMovie
- Rick Malambri at the Movieweb
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