Rib Hillis
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Rib Hillis | |
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| Born | Robert Duane Hillis November 21, 1970 Suffern, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Robert Duane Hillis (born November 21, 1970) is an American model and actor.
Early life and career[]
Robert Duane Hillis was born in Suffern, New York, and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts with his parents, two sisters and brother. Hillis graduated from Newton South High School. He adopted his nickname "Rib" while in the third grade playing with frogs, and enjoyed the sounds that they make.
Hillis married a woman four days after their first date but separated in 2008. They have twins. On August 17, 2012, he married ballroom dancer, world champion and former Dancing with the Stars pro, Elena Grinenko.
Modeling[]
During his junior year at the University of Colorado in Boulder, he was discovered by a modeling agent. Since college, he has worked in Milan, Paris, Barcelona, London, Sydney, New York, Miami, and Los Angeles for such publications as Uomo Vogue, GQ, Esquire, and Men's Health, as well as national and international commercials. In addition, he landed various print campaigns for Versace, Armani and Catalyst Cologne.
He appeared in season 4 of America's Next Top Model in 2005 as a lingerie model in the episode "The Girl Who Pushes Tyra Over the Edge".
Acting[]
Returning to the United States in spring of 1996, Hillis moved to Los Angeles and landed a role on an episode of Baywatch Nights as Jeds.
His most notable role as an actor came on General Hospital's spin-off Port Charles[1] as Dr. Jake Marshak. He was on the show from 1997 to 1998. In May 2006, he substituted for Eric Martsolf as Ethan Winthrop on Passions when Martsolf took paternity leave for his newborn twin sons. Moreover, he has appeared in dozens of television shows such as Ugly Betty, Two and a Half Men, CSI and CSI: Miami. He also has a starring role in the feature film Propiedad Ajena.
Hillis played the leading role in the Syfy feature film Piranhaconda in 2012. He played Val Walker in Cowboys vs Dinosaurs in 2012.
Reality television[]
Hillis has done two home improvement/building shows, Model Citizen and Get a Grip.
In the fall 2007 TV season, Hillis joined the design team on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | According to Spencer | Nick | |
| 2005 | Empathy | Seth | |
| 2007 | Propiedad ajena | Matt Crossman | |
| 2008 | Taos | John Wahlberg | |
| 2011 | Painting in the Rain | Samuel Becker | |
| 2012 | Abeo Pharisee | Jonni | |
| 2012 | Life's a Beach | Rock | |
| 2012 | Sorority Party Massacre | Waiting room patient | |
| 2013 | 616: Paranormal Incident | Freeman | |
| 2013 | Birthday Cake | Steven James | |
| 2014 | Haunting of the Innocent | Tom | |
| 2016 | Timber the Treasure Dog | Emmet Jones | |
| 2016 | A Doggone Christmas | Robert | |
| 2017 | Shockwave | Rob | |
| 2018 | Rusty Tulloch | Red Williamson | |
| 2019 | Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed | Mel | |
| 2019 | Running with the Devil | Mountie #2 |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Baywatch Nights | Jed | Episode: "Circle of Fear" |
| 1997–1998 | Port Charles | Dr. Jake Marshak | Role held: June 1, 1997 – June 23, 1998 |
| 1998 | Clueless | Brad | Episode: "Model Smoker" |
| 1999 | Baywatch | Jake Barnes | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Angel | Pierce | Episode: "Bachelor Party" |
| 2000 | Bull | Jeff | Episode: "Final Hour" |
| 2001 | Son of the Beach | Digger Gooseberry | Episode: "It's a Nude, Nude, Nude, Nude World" |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Croix Richards | Episode: "Lady Heather's Box" |
| 2003 | Eve | James | Episode: "For Love and Money" |
| 2005 | America's Next Top Model | Himself | Episode: "The Girl Who Pushes Tyra Over the Edge" |
| 2006 | Ugly Betty | Sven | Episode: "After Hours" |
| 2007 | CSI: Miami | Brett Morrison | Episode: "Burned" |
| 2007 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | Seasons 5–6 |
| 2008 | Two and a Half Men | Justin | Episode: "Waiting for the Right Snapper" |
| 2010 | Dinocroc vs. Supergator | Bob Logan | Television film |
| 2012 | Melissa & Joey | Stewart Thomas | Episode: "All Up in My Business" |
| 2012 | Piranhaconda | Jack | Television film |
| 2014 | Modern Family | Jim Perlowe | Episode: "The Feud" |
| 2014 | Sharktopus Contra Pteracuda | Hamilton | Television film |
| 2015 | Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs | Val Walker | Television film |
| 2017 | A Christmas Cruise | Paul | Television film |
| 2017 | The Wrong Man | Joey Nolan | Television film |
| 2018 | The Wrong Friend | Mr. Demarco | Television film |
| 2018 | The Rookie | Porsche guy | Episode: "The Ride Along" |
| 2018 | Do Not Be Deceived | John Allen | Television film |
| 2019 | The Wrong Boy Next Door | Scotty | Television film |
| 2020 | The Wrong Housesitter | Shopper | Television film |
| 2020 | The Wrong Cheerleader Coach | Father | Television film |
| 2021 | The Wrong Mr. Right | Paul | Television film |
| 2021 | Deceived by My Mother-in-Law | James | Television film |
| 2021 | Mommy's Deadly Con Artist | James | Television film |
| 2021 | Keeping Up with the Joneses | Danny | Miniseries; episode: "The Wrong Family" |
Web[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Bay | Matthew Johnson #2 | 2 episodes |
References[]
- ^ "Jake Marshak". SoapCentral. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
External links[]
- Rib Hillis at IMDb
- Rib Hillis at TV Guide
- 1971 births
- 20th-century American male actors
- 21st-century American male actors
- American male film actors
- American male soap opera actors
- American male television actors
- Living people
- Male actors from New York (state)
- Male models from New York (state)
- People from Suffern, New York