Brett Cullen Biography
Brett Cullen (Peter Brett Cullen) is an American actor born on August 26, 1956, in Houston, Texas, United States. He is best known for appearing in numerous motion pictures and television programs and other related show like advertisements and many others.
Brett Cullen Age
Brett Cullen was born on August 26, 1956, in Houston, Texas, United States. Brett Cullen is 62 years old as of 2018. He was raised by his both parents in Houston, Texas, United States.
Brett Cullen Net worth
Brett Cullen earns his income from his businesses. He was encouraged by his friends and relatives to engage in business activity. His net worth is under review but we will update you soon.
Brett Cullen Body Measurements
| Brett Cullen Body Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 26, 1956 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Michele Little |
Brett Cullen Education
Brett Cullen graduated from Madison High School in Houston in 1974. He then graduated from the University of Houston in 1979, where he gave he was given a high credit to his highly acclaimed of acting and mentoring as the University professor of Houston, Cecil Pickett, was also mentored such as Dennis Quaid, Randy Quaid, and Brent Spiner, among others. Cullen and Dennis Quaid’s close friendship to this day dates back to the 1970s and it is Cullen who introduced Dennis Quaid to his current wife, Kimberly Buffington at a dinner in Austin, Texas. Cullen was recently awarded a Distinguished Alumni Award from his alma mater, the University of Houston, in April 2012.
Brett Cullen Actor
Brett Cullen started his acting career soon after his graduation from the University. He played Dan Fixx in the 1980s CBS drama Falcon Crest for two seasons (1986–88) and Marshal Sam Cain in the ABC western series The Young Riders for one season (1989–90). In 1980, he appeared as the second Gideon Chisholm in the last nine episodes of the CBS western miniseries The Chisholms. In the four earlier episodes, the Gideon Chisholm role was played by Brian Kerwin. He was the lead actor as Ned Logan in the short-lived Legacy, which lasted for just one season (1998–99).
On the series, The West Wing Cullen played Ray Sullivan, a fictional former State Attorney General and governor of West Virginia and the Republican nominee for Vice President. His guest appearances on TV include: The Incredible Hulk, Tales from the Crypt, M*A*S*H, V, Matlock, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Ally McBeal, Walker, Texas Ranger, Once and Again, Without a Trace, Cold Case, The Mountain, Monk, CSI: Miami, NCIS, Desperate Housewives, Pepper Dennis, Criminal Minds, Lost, Ghost Whisperer, Private Practice, Ugly Betty, and Friday Night Lights.
In 2009, he had a recurring role in the ABC Family television series Make It or Break It. He played one of the CAPCOMs in Apollo 13 and real-life astronaut David Scott in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon. In 1994, Cullen played a small role in Kevin Costner’s Wyatt Earp. Subsequent movie roles included Jamie Johnson in Something to Talk About, aspiring composer/hired escort Bryan in The Hired Heart 1997, the spoiled quarterback Eddie Martel in The Replacements (2000), Charlie Martin in the TV movie version of On Golden Pond, Nancy’s father Carson Drew in the TV movie Nancy Drew, and Barton Blaze (father of Johnny Blaze/Ghost Rider) in the 2007 movie Ghost Rider.
In 2011, he played stepfather to Selena Gomez’s character in the romantic comedy Monte Carlo, and in 2012, appeared as a congressman in the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises. He also played Tom Eckert, father of protagonists Jed and Matt, in the remake of Red Dawn (a role played in the original 1984 film by Harry Dean Stanton). He found steady work in numerous television roles for many years. In addition to guest-starring roles in dozens of series, in 1983 he played Bob Cleary in the mini-series The Thorn Birds. He had a main character role as Dan Fixx on the prime time soap opera Falcon Crest from 1986–88, and as Marshal Sam Cain in the western series The Young Riders in 1989–90.
In 1997 he was cast as Adam in a three-episode story arc on Suddenly Susan called “Love and Divorce American Style.” The following year he played love interest Luke Barton in the short-lived series The Simple Life opposite Judith Light. Later in 1998, the UPN television network gave him the starring role of family patriarch Ned Logan in the post-Civil War drama Legacy, which lasted 18 episodes before cancellation. After 2000 he played small recurring roles in ABC’s Once and Again, the low-rated series The Mountain, and as a detective in two episodes of Desperate Housewives. Cullen was awarded a meatier part on The West Wing in 2005–06, when he played West Virginia Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Ray Sullivan.
Later in 2006, he played a recurring role on Pepper Dennis, which was canceled after its first season as well. He played a short-lived love interest of Vanessa Williams’ Wilhelmina Slater on Ugly Betty. In early 2007 and followed that up with a story arc as dad Walt Riggins on Friday Night Lights. Although his recurring roles never lasted more than a few episodes, Cullen made the most of parts in the ongoing series Lost, Damages, and The Gates between 2007–10. From 2011 to 2012 he played the flashback character Nathan Ingram on the hit show Person of Interest, a role that may recur in future episodes. He also plays Mark Keeler, father of Olympic gymnast hopefuls Payson and Becca Keeler, on the ABC Family series Make It Or Break It.
On February 8, 2011, he was named the official spokesman for Houston Works which helps Houston residents with job training and placement, scholarships, consulting, technical initiatives focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and summer job programs along with Youth Summits. In 2013, Cullen was cast in the television series Devious Maids, on shows Revenge, Criminal Minds, and Under the Dome. He also starred in the film, The Last Rescue. He appears very prominently on a Showtime special called “Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell.” He discusses his long friendship with Meat Loaf Aday and his role in producing music for the iconic rock legend, also a fellow homegrown Texan.
Brett Cullen Movies
- The Dark Knight Rises 2012
- Joker 2019
- Ghost Rider 2007
- The Replacements 2000
- Apollo 13 (film) 1995
- The Last Rescue 2015
- The Guilt Trip 2012
- Something to Talk About 1995
- Puncture 2011
- The Shallows 2016
Brett Cullen Tv Shows
- The Young Riders 1989-1992
- Devious Maids 2013-2016
- Falcon Crest 1981-1990
- The Chisholms 1979-1980
- The Thorn Birds 1983
- Legacy (U.S. TV series) 1989-1999
- The Simple Life (1998 TV series) 1998
- I’ll Take Manhattan 1987
- Perfect Body 1997
- On Golden Pond 2001
- Orleans (TV series) 1997
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