Rib Hillis
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Robert Duane "Rib" Hillis (Born November 21, 1971 in Suffern, New York) is a male model and actor
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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.
He volunteers and works with several charities such as The Los Angeles Childrens Hospital, Habitat For Humanity, The Jimmy Johnson Foundation and The Hendrick Marrow Program.
Hillis married Melissa Blackler four days after their first date but separated in 2008. They have twins Dane and Hannah Hillis. Currently, Hillis is dating former U.S. National Dancesport Champion (Professional Rhythm) and Dancing with the Stars
pro Elena Grinenko
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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.
He appeared on an episode of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4
in 2005 as a male lingerie model in the episode "The Girl Who Pushes Tyra Over The Edge".
as Jeds.
His most notable role as an actor came in 1997 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.
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In the Fall 2007 TV season, Hillis joined the design team on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
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Biography
Born as Robert Duane Hillis in Suffern, New YorkSuffern, New York
Suffern is a village in the Town of Ramapo, Rockland County, New York, United States located north of the State of New Jersey; east of Hillburn; south of Montebello and west of Airmont...
and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States bordered to the east by Boston. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.-Villages:...
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.
He volunteers and works with several charities such as The Los Angeles Childrens Hospital, Habitat For Humanity, The Jimmy Johnson Foundation and The Hendrick Marrow Program.
Hillis married Melissa Blackler four days after their first date but separated in 2008. They have twins Dane and Hannah Hillis. Currently, Hillis is dating former U.S. National Dancesport Champion (Professional Rhythm) and Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
pro Elena Grinenko
Elena Grinenko
Elena Grinenko is a professional ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor. She is best known as one of the professional dancers on the American television series Dancing With The Stars.-Biography:...
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Modeling
During his junior year at the University of ColoradoUniversity of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, 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.
He appeared on an episode of America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4
America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4 aired in spring 2005, with the shooting location being moved from New York City to Los Angeles. The catch-phrase of the season was "Dive In."...
in 2005 as a male 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 NightsBaywatch Nights
Baywatch Nights was an American police and science fiction drama series that aired in syndication from 1995 to 1997. Created by Douglas Schwartz, David Hasselhoff, and Gregory J. Bonann, the series is a spin-off from the popular television series, Baywatch.-Synopsis:The original premise of the show...
as Jeds.
His most notable role as an actor came in 1997 on General Hospital's spin-off Port Charles
Port Charles
Port Charles was a daytime soap opera which aired on ABC from June 2, 1997 to October 3, 2003. It is a spin-off of the serial General Hospital, which has been running since 1963 and takes place in the fictional city of Port Charles, New York...
as Dr. Jake Marshak. He was on the show from 1997–1998 and in May 2006, he substituted for Eric Martsolf
Eric Martsolf
Eric Martsolf is an American television actor and singer best known for his role as Ethan Winthrop in the NBC soap opera Passions from 2002 to 2008. He is currently playing the role of Brady Black on NBC's Days of our Lives....
as Ethan Winthrop
Ethan Winthrop
Ethan Winthrop is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV daytime drama Passions. Ethan is played by both Travis Schuldt and Eric Martsolf...
on Passions
Passions
Passions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
when Martsolf took paternity leave for his newborn twin sons. Moreover, he has appeared in dozens of television shows such as Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Silvio Horta, which premiered on ABC on September 28, 2006, and ended on April 14, 2010. The series revolves around the character Betty Suarez and is based on Fernando Gaitán's Colombian telenovela soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea...
, CSI
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
and CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
. 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 GripGet a Grip
Get a Grip is the 11th studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released in April 1993 by Geffen Records. Get a Grip was the band's last studio album to be released by Geffen before they returned to Columbia Records....
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In the Fall 2007 TV season, Hillis joined the design team on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is a reality television series providing home renovations for less fortunate families and community schools etc...
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