Rib Hillis
Robert Duane "Rib" Hillis (born November 21, 1971 in Suffern, New York) is a model and actor.
Biography
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.
Hillis married Melissa Blackler four days after their first date but separated in 2008. They have twins Dane and Hannah Hillis. On August 17, 2012, he married ballroom dancer, world champion and former Dancing with the stars pro, Elena Grinenko.
Modeling
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.