Rib Hillis

Rib Hillis is an American model and actor. He is best known for playing Hamilton ("Hamm") in the film Sharktopus vs. Pteraconda.

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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    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
    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
    2023 Riley Carson Riley

    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
    1. 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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