Rib Hillis
Born
Suffern, New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • Model
  • actor
Years active1996–present
Spouses
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(m. 2012, divorced)​
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    (m. 2023)​
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    Rib Hillis is an American model and actor. He is best known for playing Dr. Jake Marshak in the soap opera Port Charles.

    Early life and career

    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; they have since divorced. Hillis is currently married to fellow actress Jessica Morris.[1]

    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[2] 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
    2001 According to Spencer Nick
    2005 Empathy Seth
    2007 Propiedad ajena Matt Crossman
    2008 Taos John Wahlberg
    2010 Dinocroc vs. Supergator Bob Logan TV movie
    2011 The Revivals Rib Short
    Painting in the Rain Samuel Becker
    2012 Groom's Cake Steven James Short
    Life's a Beach Rock
    Piranhaconda Jack TV movie
    Sorority Party Massacre Waiting Room Patient
    2013 616: Paranormal Incident Freeman
    Birthday Cake Steven James
    Fencer Coach Richard Short
    2014 Haunting of the Innocent Tom
    Sharktopus Contra Pteracuda Hamilton TV movie
    2015 Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs Val Walker TV movie
    2016 Timber the Treasure Dog Emmet Jones
    A Doggone Christmas Robert
    2017 Shockwave Rob
    A Christmas Cruise Paul TV movie
    The Wrong Man Joey Nolan TV movie
    2018 3 F*cks Given Dance Studio Manager Short
    The Wrong Friend Mr. Demarco TV movie
    Rusty Tulloch Red Williamson
    Do Not Be Deceived John Allen TV movie
    2019 The Wrong Boy Next Door Scotty TV movie
    Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed Mel
    Running with the Devil Mountie #2
    2020 The Wrong Housesitter Shopper TV movie
    iWalk Boxing Referee Short
    The Wrong Cheerleader Coach Father TV movie
    2021 The Wrong Real Estate Agent PJ TV movie
    The Wrong Mr. Right Paul TV movie
    Deceived by My Mother-in-Law James TV movie
    Mommy's Deadly Con Artist James TV movie
    Psycho Storm Chaser Carl Highstrom TV movie
    Swim Tad Randolph
    A Christmas Wish in Hudson Patrick TV movie
    2023 Sister Obsession Haden TV movie
    Love at First Like Alan TV movie
    A Date with Deception Elias
    Castaways Tom
    Killbots Santos
    The Date Whisperer Frankie TV movie
    Katie's Mom Jeff
    Kill Shot Jackson Hardison
    Riley Carson Riley
    Secrets Beneath the Floorboards Brad TV movie

    Television

    Year Title Role Notes
    1996 Baywatch Nights Jed Episode: "Circle of Fear"
    1997-98 Port Charles Dr. Jake Marshak Regular Cast
    1998 Clueless Brad Episode: "Model Smoker"
    1999 Baywatch Jake Barnes Episode: "Baywatch Down Under: Part 1 & 2"
    Angel Pierce Episode: "Bachelor Party"
    2000 Bull Jeff Episode: "Final Hour"
    2001-02 Son of the Beach Digger Gooseberry Guest Cast: Season 2-3
    2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Croix Richards Episode: "Lady Heather's Box"
    2004 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"
    2007-10 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Himself/Carpenter Main Cast: Season 5–6
    2008 Two and a Half Men Justin Episode: "Waiting for the Right Snapper"
    2010 ACME Saturday Night Himself/Guest Host Episode: "Rib Hillis"
    2011 ACME Hollywood Dream Role Himself Episode: "Amy Paffrath & Rib Hillis"
    2012 Melissa & Joey Stewart Thomas Episode: "All Up in My Business"
    The Bay Matthew Johnson #2 Episode: "Darkside of the Bay: Part 1 & 2"
    2014 Modern Family Jim Perlowe Episode: "The Feud"
    2018 The Rookie Porsche Guy Episode: "The Ride Along"
    2021 Keeping Up with the Joneses Danny Episode: "The Wrong Family"

    References

    1. 1 2 Eades, Chris (12 December 2022). "Soap Alums Rib Hillis and Jessica Morris are Engaged". Soaps in Depth. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
    2. ↑ "Jake Marshak". SoapCentral. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
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