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REX LINN

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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 Yo...
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BORN November 13, 1956
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HEIGHT 5'9" (1.75 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1989 – Present
REX LINN

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2003
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (CSI: Miami)

WINNER
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2020
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The Kelly Clarkson Show)

WINNER
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2016
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (Better Call Saul)

WINNER
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2018
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (Young Sheldon)

WINNER

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Rex Maynard Linn
  • Born November 13, 1956
  • Height 5'9" (1.75 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Happy's Place, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage)
  • Years Active 1989 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social
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