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Brett Cullen

Bio: Peter Brett Cullen (born August 26, 1956) is an American actor who has appeared in numerous motion pictures and television programs. Early in 2007, he was cast as the role of an estranged father to one of the American football players, Tim Riggins (played by actor Taylor Kitsch), in the NBC drama series Friday Night Lights
Born: Sun, Aug 26 1956
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
Brett Cullen is 68 years old
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Poster of The Long Game
The Long Game
Brett Cullen was 67 in The Long Game as 'Judge Milton Cox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2024
Poster of Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Brett Cullen was 66 in Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2023
Poster of It Snows All the Time
It Snows All the Time
Brett Cullen was 65 in It Snows All the Time as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2022
Poster of American Carnage
American Carnage
Brett Cullen was 65 in American Carnage as 'Harper Finn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2022
Poster of Reminiscence
Reminiscence
Brett Cullen was 64 in Reminiscence as 'Walter Sylvan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 2021
Poster of The Turkey Bowl
The Turkey Bowl
Brett Cullen was 63 in The Turkey Bowl as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2019
Poster of Joker
Joker
Brett Cullen was 63 in Joker as 'Thomas Wayne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2019
Poster of White Lie
White Lie
Brett Cullen was 62 in White Lie as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 2018
Poster of The Riot Act
The Riot Act
Brett Cullen was 62 in The Riot Act as 'Dr. Willard Pearrow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of River Guard
River Guard
Brett Cullen was 59 in River Guard as 'Chuck Flynn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 2016
Poster of The Shallows
The Shallows
Brett Cullen was 59 in The Shallows as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 2016
Poster of The Last Rescue
The Last Rescue
Brett Cullen was 58 in The Last Rescue as 'Captain Beckett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 2015
Poster of Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Brett Cullen was 58 in Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell as 'Self - Friend'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 2015
Poster of 42
42
Brett Cullen was 56 in 42 as 'Clay Hopper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2013
Poster of The Guilt Trip
The Guilt Trip
Brett Cullen was 56 in The Guilt Trip as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 2012
Poster of The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises
Brett Cullen was 55 in The Dark Knight Rises as 'Congressman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 2012
Poster of Red Dawn
Red Dawn
Brett Cullen was 55 in Red Dawn as 'Sgt. Tom Eckert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 2012
Poster of Beneath the Darkness
Beneath the Darkness
Brett Cullen was 55 in Beneath the Darkness as 'Sgt. Nickerson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 2012
Poster of Puncture
Puncture
Brett Cullen was 55 in Puncture as 'Nathaniel Price'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of The Space Between
The Space Between
Brett Cullen was 55 in The Space Between as 'Used Car Salesman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Brett Cullen was 54 in Monte Carlo as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 2011
Poster of Skateland
Skateland
Brett Cullen was 54 in Skateland as 'David Wheeler'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 2011
Poster of The Runaways
The Runaways
Brett Cullen was 53 in The Runaways as 'Donald Currie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 2010
Poster of Reunion
Reunion
Brett Cullen was 52 in Reunion as 'Jake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 2009
Poster of The Burning Plain
The Burning Plain
Brett Cullen was 52 in The Burning Plain as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2008
Poster of Brothel
Brothel
Brett Cullen was 51 in Brothel as 'Avery'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 2008
Poster of The Life Before Her Eyes
The Life Before Her Eyes
Brett Cullen was 51 in The Life Before Her Eyes as 'Paul McFee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of Ghost Rider
Ghost Rider
Brett Cullen was 50 in Ghost Rider as 'Barton Blaze'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 2007
Poster of Gridiron Gang
Gridiron Gang
Brett Cullen was 50 in Gridiron Gang as 'Frank Torrance'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Pixel Perfect
Pixel Perfect
Brett Cullen was 48 in Pixel Perfect as 'Xander'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 2004
Poster of Suburban Madness
Suburban Madness
Brett Cullen was 48 in Suburban Madness as 'David Harris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 2004
Poster of NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323
NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323
Brett Cullen was 47 in NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 as 'Hub Weber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 2004
Poster of Deceit
Deceit
Brett Cullen was 47 in Deceit as 'Sam Penny'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2004
Poster of Life on Liberty Street
Life on Liberty Street
Brett Cullen was 47 in Life on Liberty Street as 'Dr. Jake Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Learning Curves
Learning Curves
Brett Cullen was 46 in Learning Curves as 'Brad, Sr.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 2003
Poster of National Security
National Security
Brett Cullen was 46 in National Security as 'Heston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 2003
Poster of Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew
Brett Cullen was 46 in Nancy Drew as 'Carson Drew'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 2002
Poster of On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
Brett Cullen was 44 in On Golden Pond as 'Charlie Martin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 29 2001
Poster of The Replacements
The Replacements
Brett Cullen was 43 in The Replacements as 'Eddie Martel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2000
Poster of The Expendables
The Expendables
Brett Cullen was 43 in The Expendables as 'Deacon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 2000
Poster of The Hired Heart
The Hired Heart
Brett Cullen was 41 in The Hired Heart as 'Bryan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of Perfect Body
Perfect Body
Brett Cullen was 41 in Perfect Body as 'Coach David Blair'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of The Killing Jar
The Killing Jar
Brett Cullen was 40 in The Killing Jar as 'Michael Sanford'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 27 1997
Poster of Levitation
Levitation
Brett Cullen was 40 in Levitation as 'James'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1997
Poster of Shattered Mind
Shattered Mind
Brett Cullen was 39 in Shattered Mind as 'Sean'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1996
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
Brett Cullen was 39 in The Omen as 'Jack Mann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Something to Talk About
Something to Talk About
Brett Cullen was 38 in Something to Talk About as 'Jamie Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1995
Poster of Apollo 13
Apollo 13
Brett Cullen was 38 in Apollo 13 as 'CAPCOM 1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Gambler V: Playing for Keeps
Gambler V: Playing for Keeps
Brett Cullen was 38 in Gambler V: Playing for Keeps as 'Sundance Kid'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1994
Poster of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp
Brett Cullen was 37 in Wyatt Earp as 'Saddle Tramp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of A Kiss Goodnight
A Kiss Goodnight
Brett Cullen was 37 in A Kiss Goodnight as 'Carl Jasper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994
Poster of Keys
Keys
Brett Cullen was 37 in Keys as 'Police Chief Sam Wasser'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Prehysteria!
Prehysteria!
Brett Cullen was 36 in Prehysteria! as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1993
Poster of Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Bride
Brett Cullen was 36 in Mother of the Bride as 'Dennis Becker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1993
Poster of Complex of Fear
Complex of Fear
Brett Cullen was 36 in Complex of Fear as 'Ed Wylie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1993
Poster of Leaving Normal
Leaving Normal
Brett Cullen was 35 in Leaving Normal as 'Kurt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1992
Poster of Where Sleeping Dogs Lie
Where Sleeping Dogs Lie
Brett Cullen was 35 in Where Sleeping Dogs Lie as 'John Whitney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1991
Poster of By the Sword
By the Sword
Brett Cullen was 35 in By the Sword as 'Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1991
Poster of In a Stranger's Hand
In a Stranger's Hand
Brett Cullen was 35 in In a Stranger's Hand as 'Peter Harmon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 29 1991
Poster of The Sitter
The Sitter
Brett Cullen was 34 in The Sitter as 'Jeff Harper'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 10 1991
Poster of The Image
The Image
Brett Cullen was 33 in The Image as 'Malcolm Dundee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1990
Poster of Dead Solid Perfect
Dead Solid Perfect
Brett Cullen was 32 in Dead Solid Perfect as 'Donny Smithern'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1988
Poster of Stewardess School
Stewardess School
Brett Cullen was 29 in Stewardess School as 'Philo Henderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1986
Poster of Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
Brett Cullen was 29 in Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1986
Poster of Midas Valley
Midas Valley
Brett Cullen was 28 in Midas Valley as 'Brad Turner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1985
Poster of Single Bars, Single Women
Single Bars, Single Women
Brett Cullen was 28 in Single Bars, Single Women as 'Duane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of Hard Matter
Hard Matter
Brett Cullen will be 68+ in Hard Matter as 'Sawyer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Brett Cullen was 65+ in Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty as 'Bill Sharman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 2022
Poster of Big Dogs
Big Dogs
Brett Cullen was 63+ in Big Dogs as 'Captain McKeutchen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 01 2020
Poster of FBI
FBI
Brett Cullen was 62+ in FBI as 'Curtis Grange'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of Narcos
Narcos
Brett Cullen was 59+ in Narcos as 'Arthur Crosby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 28 2015
Poster of Point of Honor
Point of Honor
Brett Cullen was 58+ in Point of Honor as 'Ralston Rhodes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 2015
Poster of Stalker
Stalker
Brett Cullen was 58+ in Stalker as 'Will Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 2014
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
Brett Cullen was 57+ in True Detective as 'Gerald Kindt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of The Blacklist
The Blacklist
Brett Cullen was 57+ in The Blacklist as 'The Stranger, Ilya Koslov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Under the Dome
Under the Dome
Brett Cullen was 56+ in Under the Dome as 'Don Barbara'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 24 2013
Poster of Devious Maids
Devious Maids
Brett Cullen was 56+ in Devious Maids as 'Michael Stappord'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 23 2013
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Brett Cullen was 55+ in Person of Interest as 'Nathan Ingram'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
Brett Cullen was 55+ in Revenge as 'Jimmy Brennan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Body of Proof
Body of Proof
Brett Cullen was 54+ in Body of Proof as 'Captain Perkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 2011
Poster of The Gates
The Gates
Brett Cullen was 53+ in The Gates as 'Frank Buckley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 2010
Poster of Justified
Justified
Brett Cullen was 53+ in Justified as 'Greg Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Brett Cullen was 53+ in White Collar as 'Agent Patterson'.
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Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Three Rivers
Three Rivers
Brett Cullen was 53+ in Three Rivers
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Sun, Oct 04 2009
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Brett Cullen was 53+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of Make It or Break It
Make It or Break It
Brett Cullen was 52+ in Make It or Break It as 'Mark Keeler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 22 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
Brett Cullen was 52+ in Castle as 'Christian Dahl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Brett Cullen was 52+ in The Mentalist as 'Dane Kurtik'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
Brett Cullen was 51+ in Private Practice as 'Allan'.
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Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Brett Cullen was 50+ in Burn Notice as 'Lawrence Henderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Friday Night Lights
Friday Night Lights
Brett Cullen was 50+ in Friday Night Lights as 'Walt Riggins'.
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Tue, Oct 03 2006
Poster of Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty
Brett Cullen was 50+ in Ugly Betty as 'Ted LeBeau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 2006
Poster of Pepper Dennis
Pepper Dennis
Brett Cullen was 49+ in Pepper Dennis as 'Jack Bell'.
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Tue, Apr 04 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Brett Cullen was 49+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Jack Applewhite'.
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Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
Brett Cullen was 49+ in Criminal Minds as 'Preacher Justin Mills'.
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Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Brett Cullen was 48+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Detective Burnett'.
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Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Mountain
The Mountain
Brett Cullen was 48+ in The Mountain
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Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Lost
Lost
Brett Cullen was 48+ in Lost as 'Goodwin Stanhope'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Brett Cullen was 47+ in Cold Case as 'Rob Deamer (2003)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Brett Cullen was 47+ in NCIS as 'Todd Gelfand'.
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Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Brett Cullen was 46+ in Without a Trace as 'Greg Pritchard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Brett Cullen was 46+ in CSI: Miami as 'Michael Boland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Brett Cullen was 45+ in Monk as 'James Duffy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Brett Cullen was 44+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'John Nolan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Brett Cullen was 43+ in The West Wing as 'Governor Ray Sullivan R-WV'.
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Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Once and Again
Once and Again
Brett Cullen was 43+ in Once and Again
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Tue, Sep 21 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Brett Cullen was 43+ in Family Law as 'Dan Fortano'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Brett Cullen was 43+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Judge Leonard Andrews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
Brett Cullen was 42+ in Legacy
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Fri, Oct 09 1998
Poster of The Simple Life
The Simple Life
Brett Cullen was 41+ in The Simple Life as 'Luke Barton'.
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Wed, Jun 03 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Brett Cullen was 41+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Dave Scott'.
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Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Ally McBeal
Ally McBeal
Brett Cullen was 41+ in Ally McBeal as 'Professor James Dawson'.
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Mon, Sep 08 1997
Poster of Behind the Music
Behind the Music
Brett Cullen was 40+ in Behind the Music as 'Self'.
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Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of Orleans
Orleans
Brett Cullen was 40+ in Orleans as 'Clade Charbonnet'.
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Wed, Jan 08 1997
Poster of Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Brett Cullen was 40+ in Suddenly Susan as 'Adam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Brett Cullen was 39+ in Arliss
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Brett Cullen was 38+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. James Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Brett Cullen was 37+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Tim Rutland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Brett Cullen was 36+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Pete Drayton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Brett Cullen was 36+ in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as 'Deral'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of Grapevine
Grapevine
Brett Cullen was 35+ in Grapevine as 'Ken'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 1992
Poster of The Young Riders
The Young Riders
Brett Cullen was 33+ in The Young Riders as 'Marshal Sam Cain'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Brett Cullen was 32+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Ronnie Price'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of I'll Take Manhattan
I'll Take Manhattan
Brett Cullen was 30+ in I'll Take Manhattan as 'Dennis Brady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 01 1987
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Brett Cullen was 29+ in Matlock
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Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Brett Cullen was 29+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of V
V
Brett Cullen was 28+ in V as 'Robert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Eureka Stockade
Eureka Stockade
Brett Cullen was 27+ in Eureka Stockade as 'Charles Ross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1984
Poster of The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
Brett Cullen was 26+ in The Thorn Birds as 'Bob Cleary'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1983
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Brett Cullen was 25+ in Falcon Crest as 'Dan Fixx'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of The Chisholms
The Chisholms
Brett Cullen was 22+ in The Chisholms as 'Gideon Chisholm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 29 1979
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Brett Cullen was 21+ in The Incredible Hulk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 04 1977
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Brett Cullen was 16+ in M*A*S*H as 'McKegney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972