Rex Linn

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Characters played by Rex Linn

Frank Tripp — CSI: Miami (2002)

Miami police sergeant with brief appearance.

Nathan Riggs — Lethal Weapon (2016)

Riggs' young son, whose safety motivates his actions and emotional stakes.

Agent Whitney — Rush Hour (1998)

FBI agent overseeing the kidnapping investigation.

Travers — Cliffhanger (1993)

Corrupt U.S. Treasury agent who hijacks the DC-9 carrying the stolen money and shoots his own team. He survives the crash but is forced to stay with Qualen after the mastermind kills Kristel to ensure a pilot remains. He later hunts Walker through the mountains but is fatally shot through the ice by Walker using a climbing-bolt gun.

Washington Detective — Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Local investigator handling urban cases.

Coach Bricker — Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

Football coach interacting with Tom on professional matters.

Sheriff Boyd — Breakdown (1997)

The local sheriff who investigates the missing driver. He searches Red's rig and directs Jeff to Brackett. Later, he attempts to stop Jeff and Earl but is shot by Earl and subsequently killed.

Frank McLaury — Wyatt Earp (1994)

Member of the outlaw Cowboys gang, killed during the O.K. Corral gunfight alongside his brother Tom.

Smythe — Zombeavers (2014)

Local hunter who warns the girls about the beavers. He rescues Buck and Zoe, discovers dead neighbors, becomes zombified, pursues the survivors in his truck, and is run over.

JayJay — The Odd Couple II (1998)

Friend or acquaintance of the main duo.

Colonel (uncredited) — Sniper (1993)

Uncredited military commander.

Kip Chalmers — Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012)

Political reporter who uses media influence to shape public opinion against independent producers.

Career Overview

Rex Linn has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently Django with 1 titles. Signature works include Happy's Place, Blast from the Past, Cliffhanger. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
81
Birth Date
1956-11-13
Birth Place
Spearman, Texas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q463285), public domain (CC0).