Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

69 · Born: Aug 26, 1956

Personal Details

BornAug 26, 1956 Houston, Texas, USA
Parents
  • Lucien Hugh Cullen
  • Catherine Cullen

Biography

Peter Brett Cullen is an esteemed American thespian hailing from the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, a hub of artistic expression and cultural diversity. His impressive repertoire of film and television roles has cemented his status as a talented and versatile actor, capable of bringing depth and nuance to a wide range of characters.

Among his most notable performances are his portrayals of Thomas Wayne in the critically acclaimed film Joker, Barton Blaze in the action-packed Ghost Rider, and Eddie Martel in the comedy-drama The Replacements. Additionally, he has brought to life the characters of Walt Riggins in the football drama Friday Night Lights and a Congressman in the blockbuster superhero film The Dark Knight Rises.

Cullen's extensive acting credits also include appearances in the highly acclaimed film Apollo 13, the quirky television series Monk, and the comedy film The Guilt Trip. Furthermore, he has lent his talents to the biographical sports drama 42, bringing to life the story of an iconic baseball player.

Career

2025
Safe House
Safe House as Marshall
2023
The Long Game
The Long Game as Judge Milton Cox
2022
American Carnage
American Carnage as Harper Finn
2021
Reminiscence
Reminiscence as Walter Sylvan
2020
Big Dogs
Big Dogs as Captain McKeutchen
2019
Joker
Joker as Thomas Wayne
True Detective
True Detective as Gerald Kindt
The Blacklist
The Blacklist as Ilya Koslov
2018
The Riot Act
The Riot Act as Dr. Willard Pearrow
2016
River Guard
River Guard as Chuck Flynn
Narcos
Narcos as Arthur Crosby
2015
The Last Rescue
The Last Rescue as Captain Beckett
2014
Under the Dome
Under the Dome as Don Barbara
2013
42
42 as Clay Hopper
Devious Maids
Devious Maids as Michael Stappord
2012
Red Dawn
Red Dawn as Sgt. Tom Eckert
Beneath the Darkness
Beneath the Darkness as Sgt. Nickerson
2011
Skateland
Skateland as David Wheeler
Puncture
Puncture as Nathaniel Price
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo as Robert
The Space Between
The Space Between as Used Car Salesman
2010
The Runaways
The Runaways as Donald Currie
The Gates
The Gates as Frank Buckley
2009
Reunion
Reunion as Jake
Make It or Break It
Make It or Break It as Mark Keeler
2008
Brothel
Brothel as Avery
2007
Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider as Barton Blaze
2006
Gridiron Gang
Gridiron Gang as Frank Torrance
Pepper Dennis
Pepper Dennis as Jack Bell
2004
Deceit
Deceit as Sam Penny
Suburban Madness
Suburban Madness as David Harris
Life on Liberty Street
Life on Liberty Street as Dr. Jake Mitchell
2003
Learning Curves
Learning Curves as Brad, Sr.
2001
On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond as Charlie Martin
2000
The Replacements
The Replacements as Eddie Martel
1998
The Simple Life
The Simple Life as Luke Barton
1997
Perfect Body
Perfect Body as Coach David Blair
The Killing Jar
The Killing Jar as Michael Sanford
Levitation
Levitation as James
Orleans
Orleans as Clade Charbonnet
1996
1995
The Omen
The Omen as Jack Mann
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 as CAPCOM 1
1994
Keys
Keys as Police Chief Sam Wasser
A Kiss Goodnight
A Kiss Goodnight as Carl Jasper
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp as Saddle Tramp
1993
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride as Dennis Becker
1992
1991
The Sitter
The Sitter as Jeff Harper
By the Sword
By the Sword as Gallagher
1990
The Image
The Image as Malcolm Dundee
1989
The Young Riders
The Young Riders as Marshal Sam Cain
1988
Dead Solid Perfect
Dead Solid Perfect as Donny Smithern
1987
I'll Take Manhattan
I'll Take Manhattan as Dennis Brady
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest as Dan Fixx
1986
Stewardess School
Stewardess School as Philo Henderson
Eureka Stockade
Eureka Stockade as Charles Ross
1983
The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds as Bob Cleary
1980
The Chisholms
The Chisholms as Gideon Chisholm