Rex Linn: Plays Frank Tripp
| Full Name: |
Rex Maynard Linn |
[Photo: © 2009 CBS, all rights reserved] |
| Birth Date: |
November 13, 1956 |
| Astrological Sign: |
Scorpio |
| Birth Place: |
Spearman, TX |
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| College: |
- Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK (BA in Radio, Television and Film, 1980)
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| Fast Facts: |
- Had jobs in the banking and oil industries before moving to Hollywood to pursue acting.
- Got his big break as a bad guy in 1993’s Cliffhanger
- Loves to cook and posts recipes on his website.
- He is 6′ 4" (1.93 m)
- Rex loved his Texas Longhorns so much that in 2005 he asked for a day off from shooting CSI: Miami to go watch the University of Texas go to the finals.
- Rex’s grandfather was a sheriff
- Rex was a 1987 Oklahoma State Duck Calling Champion and he was 4th runner-up in the World Championship of Duck Calling.
- He has two dogs in cat suits named Jack and Choctaw
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| Quotes: |
- (about his goals) My goals right now are to not get complacent with my acting, and work on it as hard as I can, and just get to the next level.
- (about his friends and family supporting his career change) My best friend and my family knew I could get a job acting. They were very supportive.
- Well, first I must say I love to cook. Growing up in Texas subjected me to a lot of outdoor cooking. Through the years I’ve been fortunate enough to meet and cook with many talented chefs.
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