Rick Charles Herbst

Rick Charles Herbst

Rick Charles Herbst: A Brief Biography

At A Glance


Born Richard Charles Herbst in Queens, New York, Rick Hearst 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, and The Young and the Restless where he played the evil Matt Clark.

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 June 16, 2011

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 to 1996

Days of our Lives
Scotty Banning
1989 to 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)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2011; for The Bold and the Beautiful)

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]

Rick Charles Herbst News

General Hospital Spoilers VIDEO Sneak Peek, August 27: Panic time for Ric Lansing General Hospital Spoilers VIDEO Sneak Peek, August 27: Panic time for Ric Lansing
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General Hospital Daily YAPP Recap, August 26: Ric tied to a bed in the basement is everything we never knew we needed General Hospital Daily YAPP Recap, August 26: Ric tied to a bed in the basement is everything we never knew we needed
General Hospital Daily YAPP Recap, August 26: Ric tied to a bed in the basement is everything we never knew we needed
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General Hospital Daily YAPP Recap, July 30: Pro bono Ric, at your service General Hospital Daily YAPP Recap, July 30: Pro bono Ric, at your service
General Hospital Daily YAPP Recap, July 30: Pro bono Ric, at your service
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General Hospital Spoilers VIDEO Sneak Peek, July 30: Nina embarks on her latest scheme General Hospital Spoilers VIDEO Sneak Peek, July 30: Nina embarks on her latest scheme
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