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Brett Cullen
Brett Cullen was the lead actor as Ned Logan in the short-lived Legacy,
which lasted for just one season (1998–1999). On the se-
ries The West Wing Cullen played Ray Sullivan, a fictional
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, Lost, Ghost
Whisperer, Private Practice, Ugly Betty, and Friday Night
Born Peter Brett Cullen Lights. In 2009, he had a recurring role in the ABC Family
August 26, 1956 (1956-08-26) television series Make It or Break It.[4]
Houston, Texas (USA) He has played two real-life astronauts, Jack Lousma in
Nationality American Apollo 13 (Brett is the CapCom at the time of the explo-
sion; at that shift Lousma was the CapCom in real life) and
Alma mater University of Houston
David Scott in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the
Occupation Actor Moon.
His most recent appearance was in the role of Barton
Years active 1979–present
Blaze in the movie Ghost Rider. Other movie credits in-
Spouse Michele Little clude Wyatt Earp (with Kevin Costner), Gambler V: Playing
Website for Keeps (with Kenny Rogers and Bruce Boxleitner), Some-
thing to Talk About (with Julia Roberts and Dennis Quaid),
http://www.brettcullen.com The Replacements (with Gene Hackman), On Golden Pond
(with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer), Nancy
Peter Brett Cullen[1] (born August 26, 1956) is an Amer- Drew, and Gridiron Gang. He also played Bob Cleary in the
ican actor who has appeared in numerous motion pic- 1983 mini-series The Thorn Birds.
tures and television programs. Early in 2007, he was cast Cullen was recently cast in the up-coming femme
as the role of an estranged father to one of the American comedy Monte Carlo alongside Selena Gomez, Andie
football players, Tim Riggins (played by actor Taylor MacDowell and Leighton Meester and is playing the role
Kitsch), in the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights. of Tom Eckert in the upcoming war film Red Dawn.
Cullen was born in Houston, Texas, the son of Lucien On February 8, 2011, Brett was named the official
Hugh Cullen, an oil industry executive, and Catherine spokesman for Houston Works which helps Houston resi-
Cullen.[2] He graduated from Madison High School in dents with job training and placement, scholarships, con-
Houston in 1974.[3] Cullen graduated from the University sulting, technical initiatives focusing on science, technol-
of Houston, giving great credit to his highly acclaimed ogy, engineering and mathematics and summer job pro-
acting mentor and University of Houston professor, Cecil grams along with Youth Summits.[5]
Pickett, who also mentored such Houston born actors as He is married to former actress Michele Little and has
Dennis Quaid, Randy Quaid, & Brent Spiner among oth- a daughter with her, born 1995.
ers. 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 References
a dinner in Austin, Texas. [1] "Brett Cullen." TV Guide.
Cullen played Dan Fixx in the 1980s CBS drama Falcon [2] Brett Cullen Biography (1956-)
Crest for two seasons (1986–1988) and Marshal Sam Cain [3] "Distinguished HISD Alumni." Houston Independent
in the ABC western series The Young Riders for one season School District.
(1989–1990). In 1980, he appeared as the second Gideon [4] Listings: Make It or Break It
Chisholm in the last nine episodes of the CBS western [5] HoustonWorks USA announces new Spokesperson
miniseries The Chisholms. In the four earlier episodes, the
Gideon Chisholm role was played by Brian Kerwin. Cullen
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brett Cullen
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• Brett Cullen at the Internet Movie Database Date of birth August 26, 1956
• Brett Cullen at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki) Place of birth Houston, Texas, U.S.
Persondata Date of death
Name Cullen, Brett Place of death
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