Brett Rice
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 20, 1954
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Student Film: The Movie 2026
as Football Coach
Mr. Manhattan 2024
as Stonehouse
On a Wing and a Prayer 2023
as Jeff White
Safety 2020
as Gregory Diamond
Wander Darkly 2020
as Steve
USS Christmas 2020
as Capt. Chet Jenkins
HeartBreak 2019
as Harry Platt
83 Days 2018
as Sheriff Bart Hawkins
Thumper 2017
as Mason
Sully 2016
as Carl Clarke
The Choice 2016
as Dr. McCarthy
Christmas in the Smokies 2015
as Mr. Baxter
Woodlawn 2015
as Whitehurst
Foxcatcher 2014
as Fred Cole
Summer Snow 2014
as Mr Jenkins
Moms' Night Out 2014
as Sergeant
The Ultimate Life 2013
as Uncle Bill
Shuffleton's Barbershop 2013
as Wes Cameron
Hope Springs 2012
as Vince, Arnold's Friend
TalhotBlond 2012
as Foreman
Firelight 2012
as Mr. Lewis
Footloose 2011
as Roger Dunbar
Seeking Justice 2011
as Long
Super 8 2011
as Sheriff Pruitt
The Way Home 2010
as Chief Gary Thomas
The Trial 2010
as Dr. Newbern
Unrequited 2010
as Gill Austin
Letters to God 2010
as Bar Guy
Dear John 2010
as Pastor
Prime of Your Life 2010
as Richardson
Endure 2010
as Rodney
The Blind Side 2009
as Cousin Bobby
Van Wilder: Freshman Year 2009
as Sergeant Hayes
The People v. Leo Frank 2009
as Luther Rosser
Like Dandelion Dust 2009
as Judge Evans
Conjurer 2008
as Fulton Moss
Sex Drive 2008
as Mr. Lafferty - Ian's Dad
Recount 2008
as Judge Charles Brown
The Staircase Murders 2007
as Detective Castell
The Ultimate Gift 2007
as Bill Stevens
We Are Marshall 2006
as Lloyd Boone
Aquaman 2006
as Commander Haley
- Last Time Forever
Last Time Forever 2006
Actor
Glory Road 2006
as George McCarty
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
Dunsmore 2003
as Rev. Borland
Small Town Conspiracy 2003
as Doc DeLibo
Sunshine State 2002
as Buyer #2
Three Blind Mice 2001
as Charlie Stubbs
The Runaway 2000
as Deputy Hugh
Remember the Titans 2000
as Coach Herb Tyrell
Selma, Lord, Selma 1999
as Sheriff Pots
The Waterboy 1998
as Laski
Holy Man 1998
as Detective #1
Palmetto 1998
as Crash Site Cop
Making Waves 1998
as Mr. Davis
Rosewood 1997
as William Bryce
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 1996
as Detective Sims
Fled 1996
as Officer Thornhill
Saved By The Light 1995
as Leonard
Gordy 1995
as Jud
Trade Off 1995
as Angry Drunk
Forrest Gump 1994
as High School Football Coach
A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story 1994
as Sheriff Cole
Kalifornia 1993
as Police Officer
Deadly Relations 1993
as Tom Porteous
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
Problem Child 2 1991
as Maitre D'
Edward Scissorhands 1990
as Reporter
Final Cut 1989
as Mark
Dalton: Code of Vengeance II 1986
as Sgt. Brown
Poison Ivy 1985
as Martin Blair
The Bear 1984
as Don Hutson
Credits from TMDB.