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Occupation
  
Model, Actor

Name
  
Rib Hillis


Role
  
Model

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Full Name
  
Robert Duane Hillis

Born
  
November 21, 1970 (age 53) (
1970-11-21
)

Spouse
  
Elena Grinenko (m. 2012), Melissa Blackler (m. ?–2008)

Children
  
Dane Hillis, Hannah Hillis

Movies and TV shows
  
Extreme Makeover: Home Edi, Cowboys vs Dinosaurs, Piranhaconda, Dinocroc vs Supergator, Birthday Cake

Similar People
  
Elena Grinenko, Jim Wynorski, Chad Darnell, Ty Pennington, Eric Martsolf

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Rib Hillis (born November 21, 1970 in Suffern, New York) is a model and actor.

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Biography

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Born as Robert Duane Hillis 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 picked up his unusual nickname "Rib" while in the third grade playing with frogs, and enjoyed the sounds that they make.

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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

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During his junior year at the University of Colorado in Boulder, he was discovered by a modeling agent. Since college, he's been a much sought-after model, working 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 countless national and international commercials. In addition, he landed various print campaigns for Versace, Armani and Catalyst Cologne.

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He appeared on an episode of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 in 2005 as a lingerie model in the episode "The Girl Who Pushes Tyra Over The Edge".

Acting

Returned to the U.S. 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 in 2015 on General Hospital's spin-off Port Charles as Dr. Jake Marshak. He was on the show from 1997–1998 and 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, CSI and CSI: Miami. He also has a starring role in the feature film Propiedad Ajena.

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

Actor
-
Mama Bear (filming) as
Timothy
-
House of Lies (post-production) as
Brad
-
Katie's Mom (post-production) as
Jeff
-
Riley (post-production) as
Carson Riley
2023
Kill Shot (post-production) as
Jackson Hardison
-
Powder Pup (completed) as
Kennith Kendrick
-
Valleyheart (completed) as
Dim
2023
The Date Whisperer (TV Movie) as
Frankie
2023
Killbots as
Santos
2023
Castaways as
Tom
2023
A Date with Deception as
Elias
2023
Love at First Like (TV Movie) as
Alan
2023
My Sister's Serial Killer Boyfriend (TV Movie) as
Haden
2021
A Christmas Wish in Hudson (TV Movie) as
Patrick
2021
Swim as
Tad Randolph
2021
Psycho Storm Chaser (TV Movie) as
Carl Highstrom
2021
Keeping Up with the Joneses (TV Mini Series) as
Danny
- The Wrong Family (2021) - Danny
2021
Mommy's Deadly Con Artist (TV Movie) as
James
2021
Deceived by My Mother-In-Law (TV Movie) as
James
2021
The Wrong Mr. Right (TV Movie) as
Paul
2021
The Wrong Real Estate Agent (TV Movie) as
PJ (uncredited)
2020
The Wrong Cheerleader Coach (TV Movie) as
Father
2020
iWalk Boxing (Video short) as
Referee
2020
The Wrong House Sitter (TV Movie) as
Shopper
2019
Running with the Devil as
Mountie #2 (as Robert 'Rib' Hills)
2019
Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed as
Mel
2019
The Wrong Boy Next Door (TV Movie) as
Scotty
2019
iWalk: The Best Helping Hands Are Your Own (Video short) as
Man
2018
Sins and Seduction (TV Movie) as
John Allen
2018
The Rookie (TV Series) as
Porsche Guy
- The Ride Along (2018) - Porsche Guy
2018
Rusty Tulloch as
Red Williamson
2018
The Wrong Friend (TV Movie) as
Mr. Demarco
2018
3 F*cks Given (Short) as
Dance Studio Manager
2017
The Wrong Man (TV Movie) as
Joey Nolan
2017
A Christmas Cruise (TV Movie) as
Paul
2017
2020 as
Rob
2016
A Doggone Christmas as
Robert
2016
Timber the Treasure Dog as
Emmet Jones
2015
Cowboys vs Dinosaurs (TV Movie) as
Val Walker
2014
Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda (TV Movie) as
Hamilton
2014
Modern Family (TV Series) as
Jim Perlowe
- The Feud (2014) - Jim Perlowe
2014
Haunting of the Innocent as
Tom
2013
Fencer (Short) as
Coach Richard
2013
Birthday Cake as
Steven James
2013
616: Paranormal Incident as
Freeman
2012
Sorority Party Massacre as
Waiting Room Patient
2012
The Bay (TV Series) as
Matthew Johnson #2
- Darkside of the Bay Part 2 (2012) - Matthew Johnson #2
- Darkside of the Bay Part 1 (2012) - Matthew Johnson #2
2012
Piranhaconda (TV Movie) as
Jack (as Robert 'Rib' Hillis)
2012
Melissa & Joey (TV Series) as
Stewart Thomas
- All Up in My Business (2012) - Stewart Thomas
2012
Bachelor Trip as
Rock
2012
Groom's Cake (Short) as
Steven James
2012
Abeo Pharisee as
Jonni
2011
Painting in the Rain as
Samuel Becker
2011
The Revivals (Short) as
Rib
2011
ACME Hollywood Dream Role (TV Series)
- Amy Paffrath & Rib Hillis (2011)
2010
ACME Saturday Night (TV Series) as
Guest host
- Rib Hillis (2010) - Guest host
2010
Dinocroc vs. Supergator (TV Movie) as
The Cajun
2008
Taos as
John Wahlberg
2008
Two and a Half Men (TV Series) as
Justin
- Waiting for the Right Snapper (2008) - Justin
2007
Propiedad Ajena as
Matt Crossman
2007
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Brett Morrison
- Burned (2007) - Brett Morrison
2006
Ugly Betty (TV Series) as
Sven
- After Hours (2006) - Sven
2005
Empathy as
Seth
2004
Eve (TV Series) as
James
- For Love and Money (2004) - James
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Croix Richards
- Lady Heather's Box (2003) - Croix Richards
2001
Son of the Beach (TV Series) as
Digger Gooseberry
- Hamm Stroker's Suck My Blood (2002) - Digger Gooseberry (uncredited)
- It's a Nude, Nude, Nude, Nude World (2001) - Digger Gooseberry
2001
According to Spencer as
Nick
-2000
Bull (TV Series) as
Jeff
- Final Hour (2000) - Jeff
- What the Past Will Bring
1999
Angel (TV Series) as
Pierce
- The Bachelor Party (1999) - Pierce (as Robert Hillis)
1997
Port Charles (TV Series) as
Dr. Jake Marshak
1999
Baywatch (TV Series) as
Jake Barnes
- Baywatch Down Under: Part 2 (1999) - Jake Barnes (as Robert 'Rib' Hillis)
- Baywatch Down Under: Part 1 (1999) - Jake Barnes (as Robert 'Rib' Hillis)
1998
Clueless (TV Series) as
Brad
- Model Smoker (1998) - Brad (as Robert Hillis)
1996
Baywatch Nights (TV Series) as
Jed
- Circle of Fear (1996) - Jed
1963
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Dr. Jake Marshak
Producer
2023
Kill Shot (producer) (post-production)
-
Powder Pup (producer) (completed)
2020
iWalk Boxing (Video short) (producer)
2019
iWalk: The Best Helping Hands Are Your Own (Video short) (producer)
2018
8th Annual Streamy Awards (TV Special) (talent producer)
2018
3 F*cks Given (Short) (producer)
2018
Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet Live (TV Special) (talent producer)
2018
The HFPA Presents: Globes Red Carpet Live (TV Special) (talent producer)
2017
7th Annual Streamy Awards (TV Special) (talent producer)
2017
2020 (co-producer)
2014
Haunting of the Innocent (co-producer)
2013
Birthday Cake (associate producer)
2013
616: Paranormal Incident (producer)
2012
Sorority Party Massacre (co-producer)
2012
Groom's Cake (Short) (co-producer)
2012
Dancing with the Stars Pre-Party (TV Series) (producer - 2 episodes)
- Let's Talk Fashion (2012) - (producer)
- Louis Van Amstel (2012) - (producer)
Production Designer
2023
Kill Shot (post-production)
-
Powder Pup (completed)
2020
iWalk Boxing (Video short)
2019
Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed
Miscellaneous
2023
Kill Shot (assistant director) (post-production)
2019
Puppy Swap: Love Unleashed (assistant director)
2016
Timber the Treasure Dog (assistant director)
2015
Cowboys vs Dinosaurs (TV Movie) (assistant director)
Art Department
2016
Timber the Treasure Dog (set designer)
2015
Cowboys vs Dinosaurs (TV Movie) (set designer)
Director
2019
iWalk: The Best Helping Hands Are Your Own (Video short)
Writer
2023
Kill Shot (writer) (post-production)
Assistant Director
2020
iWalk Boxing (Video short) (first assistant director)
Self
2021
Rocking @ the Movies (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Rib Hillis (2021) - Self
- Rib Hillis (2021) - Self
- Rib Hillis (2021) - Self
2013
Going to Bed with Terri Ivens (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Pillow Talk (2014) - Self - Guest
- Rib Hillis (2013) - Self - Guest
2013
SoapBox with Lilly and Martha (TV Series) as
Guest
2013
On the Set W Jasper Cole (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- April Fool's Day (2013) - Self - Guest
2012
Dancing with the Stars Pre-Party (TV Series)
- Dance Moms (2012)
- Sasha Farber (2012)
2010
$100 Makeover (TV Series) as
Self - Carpenter
- Keenan & Dave (Bothell, WA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Nick & Rachel (Mercer Island, WA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Michael & Sharon (Seattle, WA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Jay & Stephanie (Bellevue, WA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Rhonda & Michael (Long Island, NY) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Jenn & Anthony (Commack, NY) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- John & Amy (Seattle, WA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Adrianne & Thomas (San Diego, CA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Jessica & Drew (San Diego, CA) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Pamela & Cary (Austin, TX) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
- Elise & Bobby (Austin, TX) (2010) - Self - Carpenter
2007
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (TV Series) as
Self
- Williams Family (2010) - Self
- Starkweather Family (2010) - Self
- Carr Family (2010) - Self
- Suggs Family (2010) - Self
- The Wagstaff Family (2010) - Self
- Huber Family (2009) - Self
- The Bell Family (2009) - Self
- The Ruiz Family (2009) - Self
- The Girard Family (2009) - Self
- The Grys Family (2009) - Self
- The Nickless Family (2008) - Self
- The Frisch Family (2008) - Self
- The Miller Family (2008) - Self
- The King Family (2008) - Self
- The Boetcher Family (2008) - Self
- The Lucas Family (2008) - Self
- The Gilyeat Family (2008) - Self
- The Luther Family (2008) - Self
- The Woodhouse Family (2008) - Self
- The Vitale Family (2007) - Self
- The Marrero Family (2007) - Self
2005
America's Next Top Model (TV Series) as
Self
- The Girl Who Pushes Tyra Over the Edge (2005) - Self (as 'Rib')
2004
Model Citizens (TV Series) as
Self

References

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