Brett Rice
Acting
Brett Rice was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the oldest of four children. He attended a number of schools until finally, he was sent to Marist Military Academy in Atlanta, after which he had a short spell in the Army. One day Brett went with a friend to the theater building to wait as he auditioned for a show. While he waited the director asked him if he wanted to audition. He landed a role and from that moment on lived, ate and drank the theater. For the next five years he went to every theater in Atlanta and auditioned for almost everything that came along. This included a TV pilot for The Catlins (1982) which led to a two year contract. He got a part in The Bear (1984), with Gary Busey and then a role in a TV movie called Poison Ivy (1985), with 'Michael J. Fox', 'Adam Baldwin' and Nancy McKeon. Work dried up until Brett started a fantastic run of luck in which he worked solidly thru the 90s. He played in due TV shows such as I'll Fly Away (1991), In the Heat of the Night (1988), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), and many more. Theatrical Films included Forrest Gump (1994), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Kalifornia (1993), Passenger 57 (1992), From the Earth to the Moon (1998), The Waterboy (1998) and most recently as a co-star in Remember the Titans (2000) in which he played Coach Tyrell opposite Denzel Washington and 'Will Patton'. Brett has a guest appearance on the television show, Sheena (2000). The episode, 'Stranded in the Jungle' will be shown in 2002. Brett has over 75 credits for TV and Film, and at least that many credits for the stage. He has become a Councilor at Large with SAG to get more closely involved with the unusual politics and negotiations with producers in LA and NY.
Known for
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movieStudent Film: The Movie
2026
Football Coach
movieMr. Manhattan
2024
Stonehouse
movieOn a Wing and a Prayer
2023
Jeff White
tvTulsa King
2022
Theo Montague
tvCountry Comfort
2021
Albert
movieSafety
2020
Gregory Diamond
movieUSS Christmas
2020
Capt. Chet Jenkins
tvParadise Lost
2020
Uncle BB
tv9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Wayne Gettinger
movieHeartBreak
2019
Harry Platt
movie83 Days
2018
Sheriff Bart Hawkins
tvInsatiable
2018
Robert Armstrong
tvThe Good Doctor
2017
Mr. Wilks
movieThumper
2017
Mason
tvLethal Weapon
2016
Samuel Petry
movieSully
2016
Carl Clarke
movieThe Choice
2016
Dr. McCarthy
tvAngie Tribeca
2016
Warden Harding
movieChristmas in the Smokies
2015
Mr. Baxter
movieWoodlawn
2015
Whitehurst
tvBallers
2015
Councilman Bob Sawyer
movieFoxcatcher
2014
Fred Cole
tvTransparent
2014
Pastor Gene
movieMoms' Night Out
2014
Sergeant
movieThe Ultimate Life
2013
Bill Stevens
movieShuffleton's Barbershop
2013
Wes Cameron
movieHope Springs
2012
Vince, Arnold's Friend
movieTalhotBlond
2012
Foreman
tvLongmire
2012
Tucker Baggett
movieFirelight
2012
Mr. Lewis
movieFootloose
2011
Roger Dunbar
tvSuburgatory
2011
Hubba
movieSuper 8
2011
Sheriff Pruitt
tvWorkaholics
2011
Judge Brownton
movieThe Way Home
2010
Chief Gary Thomas
movieThe Trial
2010
Dr. Newbern
tvThe Glades
2010
Gerry Whitlock
movieUnrequited
2010
Gill Austin
movieDear John
2010
Pastor
movieEndure
2010
Rodney
moviePrime of Your Life
2010
Richardson
movieThe Blind Side
2009
Cousin Bobby
tvNCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Anthony Trager
movieVan Wilder: Freshman Year
2009
Sergeant Hayes
movieLike Dandelion Dust
2009
Judge Evans
tvLie to Me
2009
Chief Jack Morrow
tvLeverage
2008
Alfred Ross
movieConjurer
2008
Fulton Moss
movieSex Drive
2008
Mr. Lafferty - Ian's Dad
tvThe Mentalist
2008
Chief Burt Anson
tvTrue Blood
2008
Paul Mills
movieRecount
2008
Judge Charles Brown
tvBurn Notice
2007
Union Rep
movieThe Staircase Murders
2007
Detective Castell
movieThe Ultimate Gift
2007
Bill Stevens
movieWe Are Marshall
2006
Lloyd Boone
movieAquaman
2006
Commander Haley
tvAquaman
2006
Commander Haley
movieGlory Road
2006
George McCarty
tvCriminal Minds
2005
Det. Bates
movieToday You Die
2005
Taggert
movieFrankenstein
2004
Detec. Frye
movieBobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
2004
Big Bob Jones
movieMonster
2003
Charles
tvOne Tree Hill
2003
Detective
tvNCIS
2003
Captain RJ Hammond
movieSmall Town Conspiracy
2003
Doc DeLibo
movieSunshine State
2002
Buyer #2
movieThree Blind Mice
2001
Charlie Stubbs
movieThe Runaway
2000
Deputy Hugh
tvSheena
2000
Shanahan
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Ben Gerard
movieRemember the Titans
2000
Coach Herb Tyrell
movieSelma, Lord, Selma
1999
Sheriff Pots
movieHoly Man
1998
Detective #1
tvCharmed
1998
Sheriff
moviePalmetto
1998
Crash Site Cop
movieMaking Waves
1998
Mr. Davis
movieRosewood
1997
William Bryce
movieSudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
1996
Detective Sims
movieFled
1996
Officer Thornhill
movieSaved By The Light
1995
Leonard
movieTrade Off
1995
Angry Drunk
movieForrest Gump
1994
High School Football Coach
tvseaQuest DSV
1993
UEO Guard / Dustin Thaw
movieKalifornia
1993
Police Officer
movieDeadly Relations
1993
Tom Porteous
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Danny Barnes / Kyle Meadows
movieStolen Babies
1993
Robert Taylor
movieMatinee
1993
Gene's Dad (voice)
moviePassenger 57
1992
Cop #1
movieEdward Scissorhands
1990
Reporter
movieDalton: Code of Vengeance II
1986
Sgt. Brown
moviePoison Ivy
1985
Martin Blair
movieThe Bear
1984
Don Hutson
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Deputy Hugh