Rib Hillis

Rib Hillis (born November 21, 1970) 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 became engaged to fellow actress Jessica Morris in 2022.

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 spin-off Port Charles 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.

Personal life In May 2023, Hillis married Jessica Morris.

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 Robert 2017 Shockwave Rob 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 2024 Powder Pup Kennith Kendrick A Deadly Threat to My Family Aleph TV movie Couples Retreat Murder Jim TV movie Valleyheart Dim

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" Matthew Johnson #2 Episode: "Darkside of the Bay: Part 1 & 2" 2014 Modern Family Jim Perlowe Episode: "The Feud" 2018 Porsche Guy Episode: "The Ride Along" 2021 Keeping Up with the Joneses Danny Episode: "The Wrong Family" 2024 The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger Jim Bridger Main Cast