Rick Malambri (born November 7, 1982) is an American actor, dancer, and model. He is best known for starring in 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 shows 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. In 2018, he guest starred in an episode of TNT's Animal Kingdom. In 2021, Malambri starred as Mark in the Lifetime original movie Lethal Love Letter.

Personal life

Malambri married model and actress Lisa Mae in 2010. They had a daughter in 2013. They have since separated, and divorce paperwork has been filed.

Filmography

Film

Television

video games

Music Video Appearances