Rick Hearst to Guest Star on 'Dynasty'

Emmy winning actor Rick Hearst announced on social media that he would be guest starring on the 12th episode of The CW's Dynasty.

On Twitter, the actor used the hashtag #SenatorDaniels, giving a hint at his character, and later shared a photo of himself in costume from his dressing room. “My most challenging role yet,” he joked. “A conservative Republican.”

The 12th episode of Dynasty will air in the new year, but the exact date has not yet been determined.

Heart's daytime roles have included Ric Lansing on General Hospital and Alan-Michael Spaulding in Guiding Light.

NEWS: Ingo Rademacher, Rick Hearst, Pierson Fodé, Martha Byrne, Alicia Minshew, Terri Conn, Billy Flynn

Ingo Rademacher

Ingo Rademacher returning to General Hospital as Jax
The actor, who made his Port Charles debut in 1996 and most recently reprised the role of Carly’s ex-husband in July, announced his latest return with a succinct Instagram post (“Back! @generalhospitalabc”). When Jax appeared over the summer, it was hinted that he had played a larger role in daughter Josslyn receiving Nelle’s kidney on the black market than he was letting on. Expect the actor to be back on-screen during November sweeps.

General Hospital star Rick Hearst books multi-episode stint on Daytime Divas
Hearst (Ric on GH) has landed a multiepisode stint on the VHI series Daytime Divas, set behind the scenes of a fictional talk show. “Well Atlanta you definitely are showing me that relocation was wise,” Hearst posted on Instagram. “Just booked an arc to play opposite the multi talented, and stunning #vanessawilliams on the #vh1 series #daytimedivas.”

Terri Conn and Alicia Minshew join faith-based movie Wholly Borken
Terri Conn (formerly Katie on As the World Turns and Aubrey in One Life to Live) and Alicia Minshew (formerly Kendall on All My Children) are at work on a faith-based movie musical titled Wholly Broken, which is shooting in Hampton Bays, NY. “Hello Hamptons!!! So excited to begin filming #WhollyBroken w/ @alicia_minshew,” Conn tweeted.

Pierson Fodé

The Bold and the Beautiful's Pierson Fodé lands role in It's Time film
Fodé (Thomas on B&B) has been cast as Brad Gaines in the film It’s Time, which tells the story of NCAA players Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins and Brad Gaines’s friendship after a tragic accident during a football game that left Mullins paralyzed. Fodé posted on Instagram, “So proud to be apart of such an incredible and heart breaking TRUE story. My life has already changed in so many ways since picking up this script. spending time with #BradGaines , understanding how tragedy rocked both his Chucky’s (portrayed by the great @sedale3t ) lives. Most importantly how a deep friendship and love was created and never lost. To see the story Check Fritz’s @espn 30/30 documentary “it’s time” on @netflix”

Days of our Lives star Billy Flynn books Blood River movie role
Flynn (Chad on Days) has been cast in the film D.O.A. Blood River. The film tells the story of pharmaceutical rep Sam Collins, who travels from Los Angeles to a small town in Louisiana for business. “So excited I can finally share this news!!!!” the actor enthused on Instagram. “I can’t wait to tell THIS story…with such an amazing cast and@stephencyrussepher at the helm it’s going to be a really special experience.#DOAbloodriver #werecoming #lovehard @deadline”

Martha Byrne and the cast of "In the Car with
Blossom and Len".

As the World Turns alum Martha Byrne returns to New York stage
Byrne (formerly Lily on ATWT) has joined the cast of "In the Car with Blossom and Len" at Queens Theatre from November 11-20.

Departing General Hospital star Bryan Craig: "I've learned a new work ethic"
"As an actor, I have grown just from being on set and constantly working," Craig (Morgan on GH) tells Soap Opera Digest. "As a person, I’ve learned a new work ethic. I’d never worked that often and with that much material ever in my life. I learned to prioritize, to be more responsible. I think I’ve grown up a lot in the three-and-a-half years that I’ve been there."

'General Hospital' Star Rick Hearst Lands Role on Primetime Series 'SINs'

Rick Hearst

If Rick Hearst’s sporadic appearances on General Hospital lately haven’t been satisfying you, you’re in luck. The handsome soap vet landed a role on a primetime show.

Hearst (Ric Lansing) took to Instagram to announce his new acting gig. He plays FBI operative Jack Bellows in the upcoming TV series SINs.

“ADA Sabine Evans has been chasing serial killer David Jagger Jr. for over a decade. In a strange turn of events she finally gets the chance to prosecute him in the biggest case of her career. But does she have the right man?” reads the show’s IMDb profile.

The set looks like it’s been the home of a mini-GH reunion. Nathan Parsons (ex-Ethan Spencer) plays the central role of David Jagger, Jr. on the show as well.

Just a few weeks ago, Hearst debuted a dashing silver-haired look on GH. He berated ex-love Liz after overhearing her make a date with Franco on the phone at the hospital. He’s been scarce ever since.

Parsons also made a GH comeback during Luke’s (ex-Anthony Geary) Port Charles swan song storyline. His father rescued him at the last moment before a sleep deprivation torture situation might have led to his death.

Hearst made his daytime debut in 1989 as Scott Banning, II on Days of our Lives.

Since then he appeared on Guiding Light, The Young and the Restless, in addition to his portrayal of GH anti-hero Ric Lansing. He has had numerous other television roles as well, memorable ones including Alan Black on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dr. Elliot Lefcourt on Castle.

Hearst was born in Howard Beach, New York. He and wife Donna Smoot share two sons, Cameron and Nicholas.

Akbi Khan has been a soap mega-fan for 31 years. She has been writing about them and working to save the soap genre for several years. Last May she got her Master’s in rhetoric and composition, for which she completed a thesis on the Save Our Soaps (SOS) movement and created her own SOS group, thistimeitsforever.org. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, activism for various progressive causes, traveling down her spiritual path, rollerskating, going dancing, anything having to do with language or words, and laughing heartily and often, and more. You may reach her at akbikhan@gmail.com.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (May 4-8, 2015)

"Tell me you'll keep our secret," Elizabeth says to a surprised Nikolas.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of May 4th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, May 4
The Nurses Ball continues; Lucy (Lynn Herring) surprises Anna (Finola Hughes) and Duke (Ian Buchanan); Spencer (Nicolas Bechtel) has a dangerous plan to win Emma's (Brooklyn Rae Silzer) affection; Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) has a hard time believing Nikolas' (Tyler Christopehr) claim that Jake (Billy Miller) is Jason; Lucas (Ryan Carnes) responds to Brad's (Parry Shen) proposal.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (April 27-May 1, 2015)

Brad gets an unexpected visitor.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of April 27th. Investigations lead to shocking revelations, and the Nurses Ball begins.

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Monday, April 27
Sabrina (Teresa Castillo) and Michael (Chad Duell) become closer; Kiki (Hayley Erin) and Morgan (Bryan Craig) find a surprise guest in Silas' apartment; Franco (Roger Howarth) remains suspicious of Nina (Michelle Stafford).

'General Hospital' Spoilers (April 20-24, 2015)

Lulu feels uncomfortable with Dante and Valerie’s new friendship.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of April 20th. Investigations lead to shocking revelations.

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Monday, April 20
Nikolas (Tyler Christopher) panics after realizing Jason's (Billy Miller) ring is missing; Carly (Laura Wright) suspects Ric (Rick Hearst) is scamming Jake; Valerie (Brytni Sarpy) makes Lulu (Emme Rylan) feel uncomfortable.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (April 13-17, 2015)

Nina faces off with Obrecht.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of April 13th.

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Monday, April 13
Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) receive an unexpected visitor; Sabrina (Teresa Castillo) examines the cause of Michael's (Chad Duell) behavior; a precarious predicament arises.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (April 6-10, 2015)

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of April 6th. The past and the future will collide.

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Monday, April 6
Nikolas (Tyler Christopher) questions what Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) said about Jake (Billy Miller); Ric (Rick Hearst) gets a proposition; Emma (Brooklyn Rae Silzer) hurts Spencer's (Nicholas Bechtel) pride.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers (March 10-14, 2014): Lives Are On The Line and Secrets Come To The Surface

Luke (Anthony Geary) shows another side of himself
to Kiki (Kristen Alderson).   Photo Credit: ABC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on GENERAL HOSPITAL during the week of March 10th.

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Monday, March 10
A.J.'s (Sean Kanan) condition changes; Duke (Ian Buchanan) is hesitant to talk to Anna (Finola Hughes) about the shooting; Tracy (Jane Elliot) notices Luke (Anthony Geary) is acting odd.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Spoilers (March 3-7, 2014)

Robin (Kimberly McCullough) says goodbye to Emma (Brooklyn Rae
Silzer).   Photo Credit: ABC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on GENERAL HOSPITAL during the week of March 3rd.

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Monday, March 3
A.J. (Sean Kanan) confronts Ava (Maura West); Victor (Thaao Penghlis) makes an unexpected request of Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati); a moment between Patrick (Jason Thompson) and Robin (Kimberly McCullough) is interrupted.

Rick Hearst Returning to GENERAL HOSPITAL as Ric Lansing

Three-time Emmy winner Rick Hearst is coming back to GENERAL HOSPITAL and the role of Ric Lansing, according to Soap Opera Digest. Ric, who is Sonny's (Maurice Benard) brother, was last seen in Port Charles in June 2009.

Hearst will first air on February 24.

His other soap roles include Whip Jones on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Alan-Michael Spaulding in GUIDING LIGHT, Matt Clark on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and Scott Banning in DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

In 2010, Hearst was voted onto the 50 Greatest Soap Opera Actors of All-Time list.

Hearst won two of his Emmys for work on GH.

Ready for the Holidays? "Soap Sessions Merry Download Christmas!" Is Here With Nadia Bjorlin, Eric Martsolf, Rick Hearst & More

Earlier this month Swirling Records released a new "best of" collection titled "Soap Sessions Merry Download Christmas!" It features re-mastered Christmas Classics from Kyle Lowder, Nadia Bjorlin, McKenzie Westmore, Patrika Darbo, John Ingle, Rick Hearst, Eric Martsolf and Lindsay Hartley (in a trio with Patrika and Suzanne Rodgers).

It's available worldwide on Amazon, iTunes, CD Baby, etc. It is their first Download Only album collection!

See the track list and watch a preview video below.

50 Greatest Soap Actors: #32 Rick Hearst

NAME: Rick Hearst
RANK: 32
SOAP ROLES: Whip Jones, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL (2002, 2009-present); Ric Lansing, GENERAL HOSPITAL (2002-2009); Matt Clark, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (2000-2001); Alan Black, BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 (1997); Alan-Michael Spaulding, GUIDING LIGHT (1990-1996); Scott Banning, DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1989-1990)

AWARDS:
2007 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
2005 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
2005 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Supporting Actor
2005 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Favorite New Couple
2004 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
2002 Daytime Emmy Special Fan Award nomination for America's Favorite Villain
2001 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Villain
1996 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor
1995 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1993 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1993 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Leading Actor
1992 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
1992 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Younger Lead Actor: Daytime
1991 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series