Introduction
Rick Malambri (born November 7, 1982) is an American actor, dancer, and model. He is the star of the movie Step Up 3D, released in theaters on August 6, 2010.
Early life
Malambri was born in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, to Jeannie Marie (née Egleston) and Timothy Michael Malambri. Malambri began his career as a model, having been featured in Abercrombie and Fitch ads in 2004.
Career
In 2007, Malambri started his acting career by guest starring in show such as How I Met Your Mother, Criminal Minds, and Party Down. Later that year, he played the role of Lt. Ash in the military science fiction film Universal Soldiers.
In 2010, Malambri landed lead role of Luke in 3D dance film Step Up 3D alongside Sharni Vinson, directed by Jon M. Chu. He also starred as Will Dutton in Hallmark Channel movie After The Fall alongside Andrea Bowen. 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. He had minor roles in Clear History and Surrogates.
He starred as Duncan in family comedy movie A Holiday Heist alongside Lacey Chabert and Vivica A. Fox. In 2014, Malambri starred as Joey D'Amico in the PixL TV movie The Cookie Mobster alongside Pippa Black and Mackenzie Foy. In 2016, he starred as Andy in the PixL TV movie Change of Heart alongside Leah Pipes.
Personal life
Malambri married model and actress Lisa Mae in 2010. They had a daughter, Alyx, in 2013.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Universal Soldiers | Lt. Ash | |
| 2009 | Surrogates | Clerk | |
| 2010 | Step Up 3D | Luke Katcher |
Television
| 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 |
video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gears of War 4 | House of Sovereigns Gear (voice) |
Music Video Appearances
| 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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