★ 8.7 
Acting
Rex Linn
Rex Linn is best known for Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon, CSI: Miami and Lethal Weapon. Rex Linn was born on November 13, 1956. Rex Linn is 69 years old (born November 13, 1956).
- Born
- November 13, 1956 (69 years old)
- Place of birth
- Spearman, Texas, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Happy's PlaceEmmett
- 2024Georgie & Mandy's First MarriagePrincipal Petersen
- 2022RoarSheriff
- 2021Big ShotCoach Bert
- 2020Big SkyBuck Barnes
- 2019The L Word: Generation QJeff Milner
- 2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf
- 2018The Kominsky MethodEd
- 2018WacoDick DeGuerin
- 2017Young SheldonTom Petersen
- 2016The RanchCoach Shaw
- 2016Lethal WeaponNathan Riggs
- 2016The CowboySelf
- 2015Better Call SaulKevin Wachtell
- 2012NashvilleBill Lexington
- 2012Key & PeeleDetective
- 2011The Walking Dead: WebisodesPalmer
- 2007Saving GraceWiley
- 2002CSI: MiamiFrank Tripp
- 1999SnoopsJasper
- 1996The PretenderAgent Ellis Talbot
- 1996ProfilerAgent Ellis Talbot
- 19963rd Rock from the SunChuck
- 1995JAGMark 'Falcon' Sokol
- 1993The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Mountain McClain
- 1993Walker, Texas RangerLester Stahl / Sheriff Leland Stahl
- 1990Northern ExposureMartin
- 1990Cop RockDeputy
- 1953The OscarsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Rex Linn been in?
Rex Linn is best known for Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon, CSI: Miami and Lethal Weapon.
When was Rex Linn born?
Rex Linn was born on November 13, 1956. (Spearman, Texas, USA)
How old is Rex Linn?
Rex Linn is 69 years old (born November 13, 1956).
Updated: November 11, 2026 ·