Ulrich Alexander “Rick” Fox is a Canadian television actor and retired professional basketball player who last played for the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers in 2004.
Born in Toronto, Rick Fox moved to the Bahamas when he was very young. After several seasons with the Celtics, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers partly due to its proximity to Hollywood and his interest in acting. While with the Lakers, he helped them win an NBA Championship as a versatile role-player.
In late 2010, he was a celebrity contestant on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, paired with pro Cheryl Burke. They came in 6th place.