Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Spearman, Texas, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Oklahoma State University
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Latin (rēx)
Popularity
Tier B -- 58,294 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 33 years (1991-2024)
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Filmography (26)
Biography
Rex Maynard Linn (born November 13, 1956) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Sgt. Frank Tripp in the CBS drama CSI: Miami and Kevin Wachtell in the television series Better Call Saul. He also played Richard Travers in the 1993 action thriller movie Cliffhanger. From 2017 to 2024, he played Principal Tom Peterson on Young Sheldon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rex Linn?
Rex Linn is 69 years old, born on .
Where was Rex Linn born?
Rex Linn was born in Spearman, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Rex Linn been in?
Rex Linn has 26 credits in our database. Notable titles include Happy's Place (2024), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), Zombeavers (2014), Django Unchained (2012), American Gun (2005).
What is Rex Linn known for?
Rex Linn is primarily known as an actor. Rex Maynard Linn (born November 13, 1956) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Sgt. Frank Tripp in the…
Where can I find more information about Rex Linn?
You can find more about Rex Linn on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
