Rex Linn
Biography
Rex Linn is an American actor born on November 13, 1956, in Spearman, Texas, USA. He is known for his work in the entertainment industry, with a total of 91 known credits. Linn has appeared in a variety of roles, including in the CBS drama CSI: Miami, the television series Better Call Saul, and the 1993 action thriller movie Cliffhanger. He also played the role of Principal Tom Peterson on the television series Young Sheldon from 2017 to 2024. Linn's acting career spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Career overview
Rex Linn is an American actor born on November 13, 1956, in Spearman, Texas, USA. He has appeared in numerous film and television projects throughout his career. Linn's acting credits include a 1993 action thriller movie, Cliffhanger, where he played the role of Richard Travers.
In addition to his film work, Linn has also had notable roles in television series. He played the character of Sgt. Frank Tripp in the CBS drama CSI: Miami and Kevin Wachtell in the television series Better Call Saul. Linn's television credits also include a role as Principal Tom Peterson on the show Young Sheldon, which he played from 2017 to 2024.
Rex Linn's extensive acting career spans multiple genres and platforms. With over 90 acting credits to his name, he has demonstrated his versatility as a performer. His work in film and television has allowed him to showcase his range and talent as an actor.
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- Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (2024) as Tom Petersen
- Happy's Place (2024) as Emmett
- Reba McEntire's The Hammer (2023) as Bart Crawford
- Roar (2022) as Sheriff
- MVP (2022) as Security Guard
- Big Shot (2021) as Coach Bert
- Big Sky (2020) as Buck Barnes
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- The L Word: Generation Q (2019) as Jeff Milner
- An Acceptable Loss (2019) as The President
- The Drone (2019) as Baker
- Under the Silver Lake (2018) as Manager
- Waco (2018) as Dick DeGuerin
- The Kominsky Method (2018) as Ed
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Tom Petersen
- Cupid's Proxy (2017) as Clive
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Nathan Riggs
- The Ranch (2016) as Coach Shaw
- The Cowboy (2016) as Self
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Kevin Wachtell
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) as Sheriff / Narrator
- Zombeavers (2014) as Smythe
- Flutter (2014) as Sheriff Cole
- Devil's Knot (2013) as Chief Inspector Gitchell
- Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink (2013) as Agent Shane Walsh
- Django Unchained (2012) as Tennessee Harry
- Nashville (2012) as Bill Lexington
- Key & Peele (2012) as Detective
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) as Kip Chalmers
- The Walking Dead: Torn Apart (2011) as Mike Palmer
- The Macabre World of Lavender Williams (2009) as Sheriff Murdstone
- Appaloosa (2008) as Clyde Stringer
- Trial by Fire (2008) as Chief
- Saving Grace (2007) as Wiley
- Two Tickets to Paradise (2006) as Karl
- Abominable (2006) as Farmer Hoss
- American Gun (2005) as Earl
- The Zodiac (2005) as Jim Martinez
- After the Sunset (2004) as Agent Kowalski
- Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) as Coach Bricker
- The Hunted (2003) as Powell
- Dry Cycle (2003) as Jeddidah
- Monte Walsh (2003) as Hat Henderson
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Frank Tripp
- The Round and Round (2002) as Sheriff
- The Salton Sea (2002) as Detective Bookman
- Ghosts of Mars (2001) as Yared
- Crossfire Trail (2001) as Luke Taggart
- Instinct (1999) as Gurad Alan
- Blast from the Past (1999) as Dave
- Snoops (1999) as Jasper
- The Jack Bull (1999) as Shelby Dykes
- Y2K (1999) as Nuclear Plant Foreman
- Murder on Shadow Mountain (1999) as Det. Bonney
- Rush Hour (1998) as Agent Whitney
- The Odd Couple II (1998) as JayJay
- Black Cat Run (1998) as Sheriff Ben Bronte
- The Postman (1997) as Mercer
- Breakdown (1997) as Sheriff Boyd
- Last Stand at Saber River (1997) as Bill Dancy
- Alone (1997) as Travis Floyd
- Ecce Pirate (1997) as Captain Spot
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Chuck
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Webber
- The Pretender (1996) as Agent Ellis Talbot
- Profiler (1996) as Agent Ellis Talbot
- The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) as Man in Bed
- Tin Cup (1996) as Dewey
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) as Martin Scott
- Public Enemies (1996) as Al Spencer
- JAG (1995) as Mark 'Falcon' Sokol
- JAG (1995) as Submarine Skipper
- Cutthroat Island (1995) as Mr. Blair
- Perfect Alibi (1995)
- Clear and Present Danger (1994) as Washington Detective
- Wyatt Earp (1994) as Frank McLaury
- Drop Zone (1994) as Bobby
- Iron Will (1994) as Joe McPherson
- Confessions: Two Faces of Evil (1994) as Gleason
- Jack Reed: A Search for Justice (1994)
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Lester Stahl / Sheriff Leland Stahl
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Mountain McClain
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Travers
- Sniper (1993) as Colonel (uncredited)
- Thunderheart (1992) as FBI Agent
- In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992) as Sheriff Ron Gray
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) as Henry
- My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991) as Guest at Barbeque
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Martin
- Cop Rock (1990) as Deputy
- Cop Rock (1990) as Officer Cerruto
- Night Game (1989) as Epps
- Shadows on the Wall (1986) as Jason Townsend
- The Oscars (1953) as Self