Brett Rice
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.
Acted in
Mr. Manhattan
2024
as Stonehouse
On a Wing and a Prayer
2023
as Jeff White
Country Comfort
2021
as Albert
Wander Darkly
2020
as Steve
Safety
2020
as Gregory Diamond
USS Christmas
2020
as Capt. Chet Jenkins
Paradise Lost
2020
as Uncle BB
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Wayne Gettinger
HeartBreak
2019
as Harry Platt
Insatiable
2018
as Robert Armstrong
The Good Doctor
2017
as Mr. Wilks
Thumper
2017
as Mason
Lethal Weapon
2016
as Samuel Petry
The Choice
2016
as Dr. McCarthy
Angie Tribeca
2016
as Warden Harding
Christmas in the Smokies
2015
as Mr. Baxter
Woodlawn
2015
as Whitehurst
Ballers
2015
as Councilman Bob Sawyer
Foxcatcher
2014
as Fred Cole
Moms' Night Out
2014
as Sergeant
The Ultimate Life
2013
as Bill Stevens
Shuffleton's Barbershop
2013
as Wes Cameron
Hope Springs
2012
as Vince, Arnold's Friend
TalhotBlond
2012
as Foreman
Longmire
2012
as Tucker Baggett
Longmire
2012
Footloose
2011
as Roger Dunbar
Suburgatory
2011
as Hubba
Seeking Justice
2011
as Long
Super 8
2011
as Sheriff Pruitt
Workaholics
2011
as Judge Brownton
The Way Home
2010
as Chief Gary Thomas
The Trial
2010
as Dr. Newbern
The Glades
2010
as Gerry Whitlock
Unrequited
2010
as Gill Austin
Dear John
2010
as Pastor
Endure
2010
as Rodney
Prime of Your Life
2010
as Richardson
The Blind Side
2009
as Cousin Bobby
Van Wilder: Freshman Year
2009
as Sergeant Hayes
The People v. Leo Frank
2009
as Luther Rosser
Lie to Me
2009
as Chief Jack Morrow
Leverage
2008
as Alfred Ross
Conjurer
2008
as Fulton Moss
Sex Drive
2008
as Mr. Lafferty - Ian's Dad
The Mentalist
2008
as Chief Burt Anson
True Blood
2008
as Paul Mills
Burn Notice
2007
as Union Rep
The Staircase Murders
2007
as Detective Castell
The Ultimate Gift
2007
as Bill Stevens
Aquaman
2006
as Commander Haley
Aquaman
2006
as Commander Haley
Last Time Forever
2006
Glory Road
2006
as George McCarty
Criminal Minds
2005
as Det. Bates
Today You Die
2005
as Taggert
Frankenstein
2004
as Detec. Frye
Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
2004
as Big Bob Jones
Monster
2003
as Charles
One Tree Hill
2003
as Detective
Small Town Conspiracy
2003
as Doc DeLibo
Sunshine State
2002
as Buyer #2
Three Blind Mice
2001
as Charlie Stubbs
Sheena
2000
as Shanahan
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Ben Gerard
Remember the Titans
2000
as Coach Herb Tyrell
Selma, Lord, Selma
1999
as Sheriff Pots
The Waterboy
1998
as Laski
Charmed
1998
as Sheriff
Palmetto
1998
as Crash Site Cop
Making Waves
1998
as Mr. Davis
Rosewood
1997
as William Bryce
Fled
1996
as Officer Thornhill
Second Noah
1996
Gordy
1995
as Jud
Forrest Gump
1994
as High School Football Coach
A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story
1994
as Sheriff Cole
seaQuest DSV
1993
as UEO Guard
seaQuest DSV
1993
as Dustin Thaw
Kalifornia
1993
as Police Officer
Deadly Relations
1993
as Tom Porteous
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Danny Barnes
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Kyle Meadows
Stolen Babies
1993
as Robert Taylor
Matinee
1993
as Gene's Dad (voice)
Passenger 57
1992
as Cop #1
Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story
1991
as Fowler
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
1991
as Joe Hart
Edward Scissorhands
1990
as Reporter
Final Cut
1989
as Mark
Superboy
1988
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II
1986
as Sgt. Brown
Poison Ivy
1985
as Martin Blair
The Bear
1984
as Don Hutson
The Catlins
1983
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Deputy Hugh