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Rex Linn
February 27th, 2010 by Lynn DeVries

Rex Linn: Plays Frank Tripp

Full Name: Rex Maynard Linn

[Photo: ©2010 CBS Broadcasting Co.]
Birth Date: November 13, 1956
Astrological Sign: Scorpio
Birth Place: Spearman, TX
Spouse(s):
  • none
College:
  • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK (BA in Radio, Television and Film, 1980)
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
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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