Acting ยท Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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.
MovieStudent Film: The Movie
2026
as Football Coach
MovieMr. Manhattan
2024
as Stonehouse
MovieOn a Wing and a Prayer
2023
as Jeff White
TVTulsa King
2022
as Theo Montague
TVCountry Comfort
2021
as Albert
MovieWander Darkly
2020
as Steve
MovieSafety
2020
as Gregory Diamond
MovieUSS Christmas
2020
as Capt. Chet Jenkins
TVParadise Lost
2020
as Uncle BB
TV9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
as Wayne Gettinger
MovieHeartBreak
2019
as Harry Platt
Movie83 Days
2018
as Sheriff Bart Hawkins
TVInsatiable
2018
as Robert Armstrong
TVThe Good Doctor
2017
as Mr. Wilks
MovieThumper
2017
as Mason
TVLethal Weapon
2016
as Samuel Petry
MovieSully
2016
as Carl Clarke
MovieThe Choice
2016
as Dr. McCarthy
TVAngie Tribeca
2016
as Warden Harding
MovieChristmas in the Smokies
2015
as Mr. Baxter
MovieWoodlawn
2015
as Whitehurst
TVBallers
2015
as Councilman Bob Sawyer
MovieFoxcatcher
2014
as Fred Cole
TVTransparent
2014
as Pastor Gene
MovieMoms' Night Out
2014
as Sergeant
MovieThe Ultimate Life
2013
as Bill Stevens
MovieShuffleton's Barbershop
2013
as Wes Cameron
MovieHope Springs
2012
as Vince, Arnold's Friend
MovieTalhotBlond
2012
as Foreman
TVLongmire
2012
as Tucker Baggett
MovieFirelight
2012
as Mr. Lewis
MovieFootloose
2011
as Roger Dunbar
TVSuburgatory
2011
as Hubba
MovieSeeking Justice
2011
as Long
MovieSuper 8
2011
as Sheriff Pruitt
TVWorkaholics
2011
as Judge Brownton
MovieThe Way Home
2010
as Chief Gary Thomas
MovieThe Trial
2010
as Dr. Newbern
TVThe Glades
2010
as Gerry Whitlock
MovieUnrequited
2010
as Gill Austin
MovieDear John
2010
as Pastor
MovieEndure
2010
as Rodney
MoviePrime of Your Life
2010
as Richardson
MovieThe Blind Side
2009
as Cousin Bobby
TVNCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as Anthony Trager
MovieVan Wilder: Freshman Year
2009
as Sergeant Hayes
The People v. Leo Frank
2009
as Luther Rosser
MovieLike Dandelion Dust
2009
as Judge Evans
TVLie to Me
2009
as Chief Jack Morrow
TVLeverage
2008
as Alfred Ross
MovieConjurer
2008
as Fulton Moss
MovieSex Drive
2008
as Mr. Lafferty - Ian's Dad
TVThe Mentalist
2008
as Chief Burt Anson
TVTrue Blood
2008
as Paul Mills
MovieRecount
2008
as Judge Charles Brown
TVBurn Notice
2007
as Union Rep
MovieThe Staircase Murders
2007
as Detective Castell
MovieThe Ultimate Gift
2007
as Bill Stevens
MovieWe Are Marshall
2006
as Lloyd Boone
MovieAquaman
2006
as Commander Haley
TVAquaman
2006
as Commander Haley
Last Time Forever
2006
MovieGlory Road
2006
as George McCarty
TVCriminal Minds
2005
as Det. Bates
MovieToday You Die
2005
as Taggert
MovieFrankenstein
2004
as Detec. Frye
MovieBobby Jones: Stroke of Genius
2004
as Big Bob Jones
MovieMonster
2003
as Charles
TVOne Tree Hill
2003
as Detective
TVNCIS
2003
as Captain RJ Hammond
MovieSmall Town Conspiracy
2003
as Doc DeLibo
MovieSunshine State
2002
as Buyer #2
MovieThree Blind Mice
2001
as Charlie Stubbs
MovieThe Runaway
2000
as Deputy Hugh
TVSheena
2000
as Shanahan
TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Ben Gerard
MovieRemember the Titans
2000
as Coach Herb Tyrell
MovieSelma, Lord, Selma
1999
as Sheriff Pots
MovieThe Waterboy
1998
as Laski
MovieHoly Man
1998
as Detective #1
TVCharmed
1998
as Sheriff
MoviePalmetto
1998
as Crash Site Cop
MovieMaking Waves
1998
as Mr. Davis
MovieRosewood
1997
as William Bryce
MovieSudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
1996
as Detective Sims
MovieFled
1996
as Officer Thornhill
TVSecond Noah
1996
MovieSaved By The Light
1995
as Leonard
MovieGordy
1995
as Jud
MovieTrade Off
1995
as Angry Drunk
MovieForrest Gump
1994
as High School Football Coach
MovieA Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story
1994
as Sheriff Cole
TVseaQuest DSV
1993
as UEO Guard
MovieKalifornia
1993
as Police Officer
MovieDeadly Relations
1993
as Tom Porteous
TVWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Danny Barnes
MovieStolen Babies
1993
as Robert Taylor
MovieMatinee
1993
as Gene's Dad (voice)
MoviePassenger 57
1992
as Cop #1
MovieWife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story
1991
as Fowler
TVShake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story
1991
as Joe Hart
MovieEdward Scissorhands
1990
as Reporter
MovieFinal Cut
1989
as Mark
TVSuperboy
1988
MovieDalton: Code of Vengeance II
1986
as Sgt. Brown
MoviePoison Ivy
1985
as Martin Blair
MovieThe Bear
1984
as Don Hutson
The Catlins
1983
TVHallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Deputy Hugh
