Richard Charles (Hearst) Herbst
Port Charles Presence
Whipple "Whip" Jones III (February 13, 2002 to August 29, 2002; July 17, 2009 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 woodworking. Rick stands 5'10," and has brown hair and eyes. His birthday is January 4.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
General Hospital
Ric Lansing
November 8, 2002 to June 25, 2009
The Bold and the Beautiful
Whipple "Whip" Jones III
February 13, 2002 to August 29, 2002; July 17, 2009 to Present
The Young and the Restless
Matt Clark
October 30, 2000 to November 28, 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 4, 1965
HEIGHT: 5'10"
HAIR:Brown
EYES: Brown
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Donna Smoot [Jun 9, 1990]
News Archives
News Archive: Rick Hearst will leave Y&R. [Apr 9, 2001]
News Archive: Rick Hearst to return to Y&R. [Jun 4, 2001]
News Archive: Hearst faces an uncertain future with Y&R. [Nov 26, 2001]
News Archive: Former Y&R bad guy Hearst to join B&B. [Jan 28, 2002]
News Archive: Hearst off contract with B&B. [Aug 19, 2002]
News Archive: CBS soap star to join the cast of General Hospital. [Oct 28, 2001]
News Archive: Hearst signs new contract with GH. [Jun 4, 2001]
News Archive: Hearst picks up his third Daytime Emmy. [Jun 15, 2007]
News Archive: Hearst questions GH's committment to his character. [Aug 18, 2008]
News Archive: Down to the wire, but Hearst re-signs with GH. [Sep 22, 2008]
News Archive: Rick Hearst, Megan Ward taken off contract. [Apr 6, 2009]
News Archive: GH's Ric to make an exit you "won't want to miss." [May 5, 2009]
News Archive: Rick Hearst tapes final GH scenes. [May 24, 2009]
News Archive: Hearst exits GH one day, begins work on B&B the very next day. [May 24, 2009]
