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.
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On a Wing and a Prayer | Jeff White | 2023-03-28 |
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Safety | Gregory Diamond | 2020-12-11 |
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USS Christmas | Capt. Chet Jenkins | 2020-11-28 |
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Wander Darkly | Steve | 2020-12-11 |
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HeartBreak | Harry Platt | 2019-04-16 |
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Thumper | Mason | 2017-04-20 |
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The Choice | Dr. McCarthy | 2016-02-04 |
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Christmas in the Smokies | Mr. Baxter | 2015-10-16 |
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Woodlawn | Whitehurst | 2015-10-15 |
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Moms' Night Out | Sergeant | 2014-03-25 |
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Foxcatcher | Fred Cole | 2014-11-14 |
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Shuffleton's Barbershop | Wes Cameron | 2013-06-01 |
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The Ultimate Life | Bill Stevens | 2013-09-06 |
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Hope Springs | Vince, Arnold's Friend | 2012-08-07 |
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TalhotBlond | Foreman | 2012-06-23 |
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Seeking Justice | Long | 2011-09-02 |
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Super 8 | Sheriff Pruitt | 2011-06-08 |
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Footloose | Roger Dunbar | 2011-10-06 |
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Unrequited | Gill Austin | 2010-06-08 |
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Endure | Rodney | 2010-01-01 |
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The Way Home | Chief Gary Thomas | 2010-10-01 |
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Dear John | Pastor | 2010-02-04 |
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The Trial | Dr. Newbern | 2010-09-10 |
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Prime of Your Life | Richardson | 2010-01-01 |
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The Blind Side | Cousin Bobby | 2009-11-20 |
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Van Wilder: Freshman Year | Sergeant Hayes | 2009-06-02 |
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The People v. Leo Frank | Luther Rosser | 2009-04-30 |
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Conjurer | Fulton Moss | 2008-11-25 |
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Sex Drive | Mr. Lafferty - Ian's Dad | 2008-10-16 |
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The Ultimate Gift | Bill Stevens | 2007-03-09 |
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The Staircase Murders | Detective Castell | 2007-04-15 |
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Aquaman | Commander Haley | 2006-07-24 |
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Glory Road | George McCarty | 2006-01-13 |
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Last Time Forever | 2006-04-03 | |
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Today You Die | Taggert | 2005-09-13 |
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Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius | Big Bob Jones | 2004-04-30 |
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Frankenstein | Detec. Frye | 2004-10-09 |
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Small Town Conspiracy | Doc DeLibo | 2003-01-01 |
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Monster | Charles | 2003-12-24 |
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Sunshine State | Buyer #2 | 2002-06-21 |
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Three Blind Mice | Charlie Stubbs | 2001-09-30 |
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Remember the Titans | Coach Herb Tyrell | 2000-09-29 |
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Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story | Joe Hart (Part 1) | 1999-11-07 |
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Selma, Lord, Selma | Sheriff Pots | 1999-01-17 |
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Making Waves | Mr. Davis | 1998-01-01 |
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The Waterboy | Laski | 1998-11-06 |
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Palmetto | Crash Site Cop | 1998-02-20 |
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Rosewood | William Bryce | 1997-02-21 |
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Fled | Officer Thornhill | 1996-07-19 |
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Gordy | Jud | 1995-05-12 |
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Forrest Gump | High School Football Coach | 1994-06-23 |
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A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story | Sheriff Cole | 1994-04-17 |
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Matinee | Gene's Dad (voice) | 1993-01-29 |
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Stolen Babies | Robert Taylor | 1993-03-24 |
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Deadly Relations | Tom Porteous | 1993-05-22 |
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Kalifornia | Police Officer | 1993-06-24 |
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Passenger 57 | Cop #1 | 1992-11-06 |
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Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story | Fowler | 1991-11-10 |
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Edward Scissorhands | Reporter | 1990-12-07 |
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Final Cut | Mark | 1989-01-09 |
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Dalton: Code of Vengeance II | Sgt. Brown | 1986-05-11 |
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Poison Ivy | Martin Blair | 1985-02-10 |
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The Bear | Don Hutson | 1984-09-28 |
