Rick Malambri Explained

Rick Malambri
Birth Date:7 November 1982
Birth Place:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Occupation:Actor, Model
Yearsactive:2004-present
Spouse:Lisa Mae (2010-2022)
Children:1

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.

Early life

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

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.

In 2010, Malambri landed lead role of Luke in 3D dance film Step Up 3D alongside Sharni Vinson, directed by Jon M. Chu.[5] He also starred as Will Dutton in Hallmark Channel movie After The Fall alongside Andrea Bowen.[6] 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.[7] He had minor roles in Clear History and Surrogates.[8]

He starred as Duncan in family comedy movie A Holiday Heist alongside Lacey Chabert and Vivica A. Fox.[9] In 2014, Malambri starred as Joey D'Amico in the PixL TV movie The Cookie Mobster alongside Pippa Black and Mackenzie Foy.[10] In 2016, he starred as Andy in the PixL TV movie Change of Heart alongside Leah Pipes.[11] In 2018, he guest starred in an episode of TNT's Animal Kingdom.[12] In 2021, Malambri starred as Mark in the Lifetime original movie Lethal Love Letter.[13]

Personal life

Malambri married model and actress Lisa Mae in 2010.[14] They had a daughter in 2013. They have since separated, and divorce paperwork has been filed.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Universal SoldiersLt. Ash
2009SurrogatesClerk
2010Step Up 3DLuke Katcher

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007How I Met Your Mother Floppy Haired GuyEpisode: "Stuff"
2009Criminal MindsDan KellerEpisode: "Conflicted"
2009Party DownBranEpisode: "Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception"
2010After the FallWill DuttonTelevision film
2011The Lying GameEduardo Diaz6 episodes
2011A Holiday HeistDuncanTelevision film
2013Clear HistoryFlirty Guy at FairTelevision film
2013CosplayaCrewman 1Television film
2014The Cookie MobsterJoey D'AmicoTelevision film
2016Change of HeartAndyTelevision film
2018Animal KingdomCarterEpisode: "Prey"
2019Jane the VirginKeithEpisode: "Chapter Eighty-Eight"
2021Lethal Love LetterMarkTelevision film

video games

Music Video Appearances

Artists Song Title
If U Seek Amy
I Got My Own Step
If It isn't With You
..

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://static.cinemagia.ro/img/db/actor/03/71/02/rick-malambri-732994l.jpg (clothing model photo)
  2. News: Tammen. Katie. FWB native set to star in 3D movie. The Walton Sun. 2010-07-06. 2010-08-08.
  3. Web site: Abercrombie Modelnize: Rick Malambri @ NY Models . 2010-08-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100816225031/http://abercrombieandfitchmodels.blogspot.com/2008/04/rick-malambri-ny-models.html . 2010-08-16 .
  4. Web site: Criminal Minds. TVGuide.com. 2016-08-28.
  5. Web site: Review: 'Step Up 3D'. Chang. Justin. 2010-08-04. en-US. 2016-08-28.
  6. Web site: About the Movies - After the Fall Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. 2016-08-28.
  7. Web site: 'Step Up 3D' star Rick Malambri joins 'The Lying Game'. . 2011-07-14. 2016-08-28.
  8. Web site: Rick Malambri Biography. Fandango. 2016-08-28.
  9. Web site: A Holiday Heist Movie. ION Television. en-EN. 2016-08-28.
  10. Web site: Cookie Mobster PixL TV. pixltv.com. 2016-08-28.
  11. Web site: Change of Heart PixL TV. pixltv.com. 2016-08-28.
  12. Web site: Animal Kingdom Recap: Crime Pays — Plus, Mia's Coconspirator Is.... Mason. Charlie. 2018-06-27. TVLine. en. 2019-01-09.
  13. Web site: MarVista Entertainment. 2021-06-06. www.marvista.net. en.
  14. http://www.life.com/image/98052869 (picture with wife, Lisa, at Hollywood premiere of "Last Song", March 25, 2010)