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James Brett Rice (born April 20, 1954) is an American film, television, and theater actor. He is perhaps known for his roles in the films Forrest Gump (1994), Remember the Titans (2000), Monster (2003), Super 8 (2011), Foxcatcher (2014), and Sully (2016).

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Early life

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Brett Rice was born in 1954 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 time in the U.S. Army.

Acting career

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He 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. Over 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 was hard to find for a while but he worked throughout the 1990s. He played in many TV shows such as In the Heat of the Night (1988), I'll Fly Away (1991), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), and many more. Theatrical films included Edward Scissorhands (1990), Passenger 57 (1992), Kalifornia (1993), Forrest Gump (1994), From the Earth to the Moon (1998), The Waterboy (1998) and as a co-star in Remember the Titans (2000) in which he played Coach Tyrell opposite Denzel Washington and Will Patton. He had a guest appearance on the television show, Sheena (2000) in the episode "Stranded in the Jungle" (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 Los Angeles and New York. He starred as Tucker Baggett in the A&E/Netflix series Longmire.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1984 The Bear Don Hutson
1986 Running Mates John
1988 Final Cut Mark
1990 Edward Scissorhands Reporter
1991 Problem Child 2 Maitre D'
1992 Passenger 57 Cop #1 as James Brett Rice
1993 Kalifornia Police Officer
Matinee Gene's Dad (voice)
1994 Forrest Gump High School Football Coach
1994 Gordy Jud as James Brett Rice
1996 Fled Officer Thornhill
1997 Rosewood William Bryce
1998 Palmetto Crash Site Cop
Holy Man Detective #1
The Waterboy Laski
Making Waves Mr. Davis
1999 Selma, Lord, Selma Sheriff Potts
All Shook Up Deputy Lowden
2000 Small Town Conspiracy Doc DeLibo
Remember the Titans Coach Herb Tyrell
Unshackled Captain Tucker
2002 The President's Man: A Line in the Sand Stephen Mornay
Longshot Older Valet as James Brett Rice
Sunshine State Buyer #2
2003 Small Town Conspiracy Doc DeLibo
Dunsmore Rev. Borland
Monster Charles
2004 Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius Big Bob Jones
The Eliminator Pilot
2005 Today You Die Taggert
2006 Glory Road George McCarty
Last Time Forever Sam Masterson
Once Not Far from Home The Sheriff Short
The Ultimate Gift Bill Stevens
We Are Marshall Lloyd Boone
2007 A Death in the Woods Reuben Short
Autographs for French Fries Andy Cook, Manager Short
Pawn'd Joe Medici Short
Who's Your Monkey? Chris
Dusk James Farmer Short
2008 A Minute Too Late Lead Short
Conjurer Fulton Moss
Sex Drive Mr. Lafferty
2009 Like Dandelion Dust Judge Evams
National Lampoon's Van Wilder: Freshman Year Sergeant Hayes
The Blind Side Cousin Bobby
2010 Dear John Pastor
Father of Invention Howard Camp
Prime of Your Life Richardson
Letters to God Bar Guy
Endure Trooper Rodney Morris
Unrequited Gill Austin
The Trial Dr. Newbern
The Way Home Chief Gary Thomas
2011 A Little Bit of Heaven Ad Agency Client
Super 8 Sheriff Pruitt
Seeking Justice Joe Long
Footloose Roger Dunbar
The Saints of Mt. Christopher Tom
2012 Hope Springs Vince
2013 The Ultimate Life Uncle Bill
Wait No Longer Judge Charles Mathis Short
2014 Moms' Night Out Sgt. Murphy
Foxcatcher Fred Cole
Summer Snow Mr. Jenkins
Kill the Messenger Hansjorg Baier
Red Dirt Rising Roy Lewallen
2015 The Square Root of 2 Ben Lehrer
Christmas in the Smokies Mr. Baxter
Woodlawn Whitehurst
2016 The Choice Dr. McCarthy
Sully Carl Clarke
The Wedding Party Tobias
2017 The Case for Christ Ray Nelson
Thumper Mr. Carter
Intent Daniels
2020 Safety Chairman Diamond

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1982 The Catlins Seth Quinn
1985 Poison Ivy Martin Blair TV movie
1986 Dalton: Code of Vengeance II Sergeant Brown as James Brett Rice
1989–1992 Superboy Whitehead / Suit 2 episodes
1990 B.L. Stryker Benny Episode: "Winner Takes All"
1990–1992 Swamp Thing Headman / Everett Baxtor 2 episodes
1991 Wife, Mother, Murderer Fowler TV movie; as James Brett Rice
1992–1993 In the Heat of the Night Delbert Pike / Brian Moss / Manager 3 episodes
1992 Stay the Night Blanchard TV movie
I'll Fly Away D.A. McKeeson / McKeeson 4 episodes
1993 Stolen Babies Robert Taylor TV movie
With Hostile Intent N/a TV movie; as James Brett Rice
Deadly Relations Tom Porteous TV movie
1994 A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story Sheriff Cole TV movie
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All Mag Exec Uncredited
Thunder in Paradise Kenneth Episode: "Distant Shout of Thunder"
Fortune Hunter Nick Gunn Episode: "Millenium"
Summertime Switch Judge TV movie
1995 Trade-Off Angry Drunk TV movie
seaQuest 2032 Dustin Thaw / UEO Guard 2 episodes
Pointman Ellis Parker Episode: "Prisoner of Love"
Saved by the Light Leonard TV movie
1996 Andersonville Lt. Dahlgren TV movie
The Cape Technician #1 Episode: "Pilot"
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 Detective Sims TV movie
Second Noah Major Ed Thomas Episode: "The Choice"
1997 Savannah Bringer Episode: "Where There's a Will..."
1997–2001 Walker, Texas Ranger Detective Ed O'Carrol / Kyle Meadows / Danny Barnes 3 episodes
1998 From the Earth to the Moon Sam Langfitt Episode: "We Interrupt This Program"
1999 Passing Glory N/a TV movie
The Paper Route The Man Short
Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story Joe Hart TV movie; as James Brett Rice
2000 The Runaway Deputy Hugh TV movie
2001 Three Blind Mice Charlie Stubbs TV movie
2002 Sheena Shanahan Episode: "Stranded in the Jungle"
2004 Frankenstein Detective Dwight Frye TV movie
2005 Charmed Sheriff Episode: "The Seven Year Witch"
2006 Aquaman Commander Haley TV pilot
One Tree Hill Detective Episode: "I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness"
2007 The Staircase Murders Detective Castell TV movie
2008 Recount Judge Charles Burton TV movie
2009 Strokes Mr. Hamilton TV movie
Criminal Minds Detective Bates Episode: "Bloodlines"
Lie to Me Chief Jack Morrow Episode: "Unchained"
The People v. Leo Frank Luther Rosser PBS Video
Drop Dead Diva Warren Gunther Episode: "The Dress"
2011 Leverage Alfred Ross Episode: "The Van Gogh Job"
The Glades Gerry Whitlock Episode: "Iron Pipeline"
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Ben Gerard Episode: "Altered Stakes"
Firelight Mr. Lewis TV movie
The Mentalist Chief Burt Anson Episode: "So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper"
TalhotBlond Foreman TV movie
Burn Notice Union Rep Episode: "You Can Run"
2012–2013 Magic City Senator Ned Sloat 8 episodes
2013 A Way Back Home Wes Cameron TV movie
NCIS: Los Angeles Anthony Trager Episode: "The Lifelong Day"
2014 Suburgatory Hubba Episode: "The Ballad of Piggy Duckworth"
True Blood Paul Mills Episode: "Lost Cause"
2015 Complications Detective John Dacy Episode: "Pilot"
True Detective Mr. Wyman Episode: "Church in Ruins"
2015–2016 Transparent Pastor Gene 3 episodes
2016 Angie Tribeca Warden Harding Episode: "Inside Man"
Workaholics Judge Brownton Episode: "Meth Head Actor"
NCIS Captain RJ Hammond Episode: "Decompressed"
Roots William Byrd Episode: "Part 3"
2016–2017 Longmire Tucker Baggett 4 episodes
2017 Lethal Weapon Samuel Petry Episode: "Lawmen"
The Son William Philpott 2 episodes[1]
Ballers Councilman Bob Sawyer Episode: "Bull Rush"
The Good Doctor Mr. Wilks Episode: "Point Three Percent"
There's... Johnny! Andy's Dad Episode: "Andy Goes to Hollywood"
Snowfall Senator Patrick Original pilot
2018 Nobodies B.G. Newbury Episode: "Alone Star State"
Beerfest: Thirst for Victory Mr. Fitzgerald TV movie
Insatiable Robert Armstrong Sr. 3 episodes
2020 9-1-1: Lone Star Wayne Gettinger 2 episodes
Paradise Lost Uncle BB Series regular[2]
USS Christmas Captain Chet Jenkins Hallmark Movie

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Brett Rice is an American actor in film, television, and stage, known for supporting roles in football-themed movies such as the high school coach in (1994) and Coach Herb Tyrell in (2000). Born in , in 1954, he is the eldest of four children and attended Marist Military Academy. After a brief period in the U.S. Army, Rice began acting in high school and made his professional debut as Seth Quinn in the TBS (1983). His career includes over 140 credits, with film appearances in Super 8 (2011), Cousin Bobby in The Blind Side (2009), and Sully (2016), and television roles in series including , , Longmire, The Good Doctor, and (2022–present).

Early life

Family background

Brett Rice was born James Brett Rice on April 20, 1954, in , where he grew up as the oldest of four children.

Education and military service

Brett Rice attended several schools during his early years before being enrolled at Marist Military Academy in , Georgia. His interest in performance emerged during high school, when he auditioned on a whim while waiting for a friend and landed a role. Following his graduation from the academy, Rice served briefly in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1977. He completed basic training and was stationed in , where he worked primarily on a rather than in a combat role. During his time at Marist Military Academy, Rice participated in a group. This involvement led to an opportunity when a director heard him and invited him to audition for a play at the Alliance Theatre, marking an early step toward his pursuits. The structured environment of the academy and his subsequent military service instilled a sense of that later supported his dedication to , though Rice has noted exploring career options at a after his discharge before committing to performance.

Career

Theater beginnings

After completing his service in the United States Army in 1977, Brett Rice relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he began pursuing acting professionally through the city's vibrant regional theater community. He immersed himself in the local theater scene, auditioning extensively. Three years after his military service, he crashed an audition that led to his first professional stage role in a musical parody of Gone with the Wind, which was later adapted following a lawsuit from the estate. The discipline gained from his military background proved instrumental in sustaining his determination during this transitional phase. For the subsequent five years, starting in the late , Rice auditioned intensively at virtually every theater in , embracing the challenges of live performance to build his craft. This period of persistent effort marked his shift from amateur involvement in high school and church plays to full professional commitments, as he immersed himself in ensemble work and regional productions that emphasized character depth and audience interaction. These experiences in Atlanta's theater scene provided Rice with a robust foundation in live , fostering skills essential for his later transitions into and television.

Film career

Brett Rice began his career in the with small supporting roles that marked his transition from theater to the screen. His debut came in 1984 as in the sports drama The Bear, directed by Richard Sarafian, where he portrayed a character in the world of professional football. He followed this with a role as Mark in the 1988 thriller Final Cut, further establishing his presence in independent cinema. These early appearances, often in ensemble casts, showcased Rice's ability to bring authenticity to authoritative or everyday figures, skills honed from his stage work. Rice achieved a breakthrough in the 1990s and 2000s through memorable supporting roles in major Hollywood productions, frequently cast as coaches or officials in sports-themed narratives. In 1994, he played the high school football coach in Forrest Gump, contributing to the film's depiction of Southern American life and athletics. This led to his portrayal of Coach Herb Tyrell in the 2000 football drama Remember the Titans, opposite Denzel Washington and Will Patton, emphasizing themes of racial integration and team leadership. He continued this trajectory with roles such as Charles, a police officer, in the 2003 biographical crime film Monster, starring Charlize Theron. Over his career, Rice has amassed over 75 film credits, with a distinctive pattern of embodying stern, authoritative characters like coaches and officials in sports dramas, including The Blind Side (2009) as Cousin Bobby. In the 2010s, Rice expanded into diverse genres while maintaining his affinity for dramatic ensembles. He appeared as Sheriff Pruitt in J.J. Abrams' science fiction mystery Super 8 (2011), adding depth to the small-town law enforcement figure amid extraterrestrial chaos. Further highlights include Fred Cole in the wrestling biopic Foxcatcher (2014), alongside Steve Carell and Channing Tatum, and Carl Clarke, a hotel manager, in Clint Eastwood's aviation thriller Sully (2016), supporting Tom Hanks' portrayal of Captain Chesley Sullenberger. Rice's recent film work reflects his ongoing demand for grounded, character-driven parts in inspirational and biographical stories. In 2020, he played Chairman Diamond in the Disney+ sports drama , based on football player Ray McElrathbey's real-life struggles. His most recent role came in 2024 as Stonehouse in the family comedy-drama Mr. Manhattan, directed by , where he supports the lead's journey balancing career and guardianship. These projects underscore Rice's versatility and sustained contributions to American cinema.

Television career

Brett Rice began his television career with his debut role as Seth Quinn in the prime-time serial drama , which aired on TBS from 1983 to 1985 and secured him a two-year contract following the pilot. This early work marked his entry into episodic television, where he portrayed characters in family-oriented narratives, laying the foundation for a career spanning crime procedurals and dramas. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Rice built a robust portfolio of guest appearances on popular series, demonstrating his range in supporting roles across genres. He appeared in In the Heat of the Night (1988) as a guest star, contributing to the show's Southern crime drama tone. Similar roles followed in Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), where he played a character in action-oriented episodes, and later in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2012) as Ben Gerard in the episode "Altered Stakes," adding depth to investigative storylines. His versatility extended to Burn Notice (2011), portraying a union representative in the episode "You Can Run," and The Mentalist (2013) as Chief Burt Anson in "So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper," often embodying authoritative figures in procedural formats. These appearances highlighted his ability to adapt to ensemble casts in crime and drama series. Rice achieved a notable recurring role as attorney Tucker Baggett in Longmire from 2016 to 2017, appearing in four episodes across seasons 5 and 6, where he depicted a smug, adversarial entangled in the show's Wyoming-based mysteries. His television output encompasses over 75 credits, predominantly in crime, drama, and family genres, reflecting consistent work in both broadcast and streaming formats. Recent contributions include the role of Jeff White in the 2023 TV movie On a Wing and a , Capt. Jenkins in the 2020 TV movie USS Christmas, Hugh Jenkins in the 2022 TV movie County Line: All In, and Theo Montague in a 2025 episode of .

Industry involvement

Brett Rice has served as a Councilor for , a position that enabled him to participate in the union's governance, including its political dynamics and negotiations with producers in and New York. In this capacity, he emphasized actor representation and contributed to policy development aimed at protecting performers' interests within the entertainment industry. His involvement in reflected a commitment to advocacy for performers' rights, particularly in the evolving landscape of union decisions following the 2012 merger of the and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Rice's role allowed him to influence key areas such as contract negotiations and member benefits, drawing on his decades of professional experience to support broader industry equity.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirector
1984The BearDon HutsonRichard C. Sarafian
1987Final CutMarkLarry G. Brown
1990Edward ScissorhandsReporterTim Burton
1992Passenger 57Cop #1Kevin Hooks
1993KaliforniaPolice OfficerDominic Sena
1994Forrest GumpHigh School Football CoachRobert Zemeckis
1998Holy ManDetective #1Stephen Herek
1998The WaterboyLaskiFrank Coraci
2000Remember the TitansCoach Herb TyrellBoaz Yakin
2003MonsterCharlesPatty Jenkins
2006We Are MarshallLloyd BooneMcG
2006Glory RoadGeorge McCartyJames G. Kent
2009The Blind SideSean Tuohy Sr.John Lee Hancock
2011Super 8Sheriff PruittJ.J. Abrams
2014FoxcatcherFred SchultzBennett Miller
2016SullyCarl ClarkeClint Eastwood
2017ThumperEarlJordan Ross
2019HeartBreakRichardTyler Russell
2022County Line: All InWillieDrew Powell
2023On a Wing and a PrayerJeff WhiteSean McNamara (direct-to-streaming film)
2024Mr. ManhattanStonehouseBrian Herzlinger (direct-to-streaming film)

Television

Brett Rice has appeared in numerous television series, miniseries, and TV movies throughout his career, beginning with a regular role in 1983 and continuing through guest spots and recurring parts up to 2025.
YearTitleRoleNotes
1983–1985The CatlinsSeth QuinnSeries regular; TBS soap opera.
1985Poison IvyJake MorrisonTV movie; NBC.
1988–1992In the Heat of the NightVarious (e.g., Manager)Guest appearances; including episode "A Time to Trust" (Season 5, Episode 21, aired May 6, 1992).
1991I'll Fly AwayUnknownGuest spot; NBC series.
1993–1996Walker, Texas RangerVarious3 episodes: "Small Blessings" (S6 E12, aired January 7, 1994), "In Harm's Way: Part 1" (S7 E23, aired May 6, 1995), "Medieval Crimes" (S8 E21, aired April 26, 1997).
1996The CapeUnknownSyndicated series.
1998From the Earth to the MoonSam LangfittMiniseries; HBO, 1 episode.
1998–1999CharmedMr. RightGuest spot; episode "Chick Flick" (Season 1, Episode 13, aired January 27, 1999).
2000The RunawayDeputy HughTV movie.
2000–2002SheenaShanahanGuest spot; episode "Stranded in the Jungle" (Season 2, Episode 13, aired 2002).
2009Lie to MeSimonGuest spot; episode "Unchained" (Season 1, Episode 5, aired March 4, 2009).
2009Criminal MindsDet. BatesGuest spot; episode "Bloodline" (Season 4, Episode 13, aired February 11, 2009).
2009LeverageDamien MoreGuest spot; episode "The Future Job" (Season 3, Episode 9, aired December 15, 2009).
2012Magic CitySenator Ned SloatRecurring; 5 episodes.
2012The MentalistSheriff Jeff McAllisterGuest spot; episode "So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper" (Season 4, Episode 22, aired May 10, 2012).
2016LongmireTucker BaggettGuest spot; episode "Objection" (Season 5, Episode 9, aired July 10, 2016).
2016NCISCapt. R.J. HammondGuest spot; episode "Family First" (Season 13, Episode 24, aired May 10, 2016).
2017The Good DoctorMr. WilksGuest spot; episode "Point Three Percent" (Season 1, Episode 5, aired October 16, 2017).
2018InsatiableRobert ArmstrongGuest spot; episode "Wieners and Losers" (Season 1, Episode 3, aired August 10, 2018).
20209-1-1: Lone StarWayne GettingerGuest spot; episode "A Little Help" (Season 1, Episode 10, aired March 9, 2020).
2020USS ChristmasCapt. Chet JenkinsTV movie; Hallmark Channel.
2022–2025Tulsa KingTheo MontagueRecurring role; Paramount+ series, multiple episodes across seasons 1–3.

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