Richard Charles (Hearst) Herbst
Port Charles Presence
Ric Lansing (November 8th, 2002 to Present)
At a Glance
Rick was born in Queens, New York. He attended the University of Texas and the Circle in the Square Conservatory, where he majored in Acting.
Rick previously starred in the daytime drama series Guiding Light as Alan-Michael Spaulding and Days of our Lives, where he portrayed Scott Banning.
His previous television series credits include guest starring roles on Charmed, The Jenny Show, Maggie Winters, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Two of A Kind.
When Rick is not working, he enjoys carpentry and wood working. Rick stands 5'10," and has brown hair and eyes. His birthday is January 4.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
General Hospital
Ric Lansing
November 8th, 2002 to Present
The Bold and the Beautiful
Whipple "Whip" Jones III
February 13th, 2002 to August 29th, 2002
The Young and the Restless
Matt Clark
October 30th, 2000 to November 28th, 2001
Beverly Hills, 90210
Alan Black
1997
Guiding Light
Alan-Michael Spaulding
1990-1996
Days of our Lives
Scotty Banning
1989-1990
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Warlock III: The End of Innocence
Scott
1999
Crossing the Line
Rick Kagan
1989
Brain Damage
Brian
1988
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2004, 2007; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Young Man (1991; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2005, 2007; for General Hospital)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (1992, 1995; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Young Man (1991; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; for General Hospital)
Vital Statistics
PLACE OF BIRTH: Howard Beach, New York
DATE OF BIRTH: January 4th, 1965
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Donna Smoot [Jun 9th, 1990]
News Archives
News Archive: Rick Hearst will leave Y&R. [Apr 9th, 2001]
News Archive: Rick Hearst to return to Y&R. [Jun 4th, 2001]
News Archive: Former Y&R bad guy Hearst to join B&B. [Jan 28th, 2002]
News Archive: Hearst off contract with B&B. [Aug 19th, 2002]
News Archive: CBS soap star to join the cast of General Hospital. [Oct 28th, 2001]
News Archive: Hearst signs new contract with GH. [Jun 4th, 2001]