Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hardrict began his career on television during the late '90s, with appearances in weekly prime-time programs including Smart Guy, Felicity, Once and Again and ER. He made his film debut in 1999 romantic comedy Never Been Kissed, starring Drew Barrymore followed by a role in the drama Crazy/Beautiful (2001). Hardrict has also appeared in Creature Unknown (2004), Return of the Living Dead: Rave from the Grave (2005), Miles from Home (2006), and Driftwood (2006)

In 2007, he had a recurring role on the ABC Family series Lincoln Heights and executive produced the film Neighborhood Watch, in which he also starred. The following year, he had a cameo role in the movie Gran Torino directed and starred by Clint Eastwood. That same year, he appeared as singer Brandy's love interest in the music video for "Right Here (Departed)".

In 2009, Hardrict co-starred in the film Hollywood Horror with wife Tia Mowry and her twin sister Tamera Mowry. Later that year, he appeared in the romantic comedy He's Just Not That into You (film), and the drama Dough Boys. Hardrict also had a guest appearance on the CW show The Game with wife Tia Mowry. Hardrict also appeared as Ryan in the pilot episode of the CBS sitcom Accidentally on Purpose. However, he was subsequently replaced by Pooch Hall (his wife's co-star from The Game).

After dating for ten years, Hardrict and actress Tia Mowry were engaged on Christmas Day 2007. They married on April 20, 2008 in Santa Barbara, California.