Person
Rif Hutton
Acting · Born 1962-11-28 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Biography
Rif Hutton (born November 28, 1962) is an American actor. He appeared in several soap operas and television guest roles before landing recurring roles as Dr. Ron Welch in the comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D. (1990 - 1993) and as Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni on the series JAG (1997 - 2001). Hutton has continued to appear in numerous screen roles and provided additional voices in many animated films. Hutton is also notable for playing Russ Beeler, a fictional owner of a KFC establishment, appearing in a number of KFC commercials in the early to mid 1990s. He has been married to voice actress Bridget Hoffman since 2001.
Known for
The Mentalist
Doctor
NCIS
Phillip Braxton
Shameless
Gene Powell
House
Morris
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Vernon Porter
S.W.A.T.
Ernie Gamble
CSI: Miami
Ardine
Seinfeld
Salesman
Monk
Dr. Maulding
JAG
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni
Filmography
- 2025The TwitsCop #1 (voice)
- 2025Star Trek: Section 31Godsend Timer
- 2024HombrecitoSolomon
- 2022Rattled!Huxley
- 2022The Rookie: FedsCampbell Marsh
- 2022Emily the CriminalMarco the Manager
- 2022The RehearsalFake Acting Class Student
- 2022Paws of Fury: The Legend of HankAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2022LightyearAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2021The EstateEllison
- 2019Famous and FatalDistrict Attorney
- 2019Truth Be ToldSuperintendent Lennon
- 2019UnbelievableSergeant Rheinhart
- 2019The Angry Birds Movie 2Additional Voices (voice)
- 2018Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2018Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2017The StarAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2017S.W.A.T.Ernie Gamble
- 2017Resident Evil: VendettaAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2016Ice Age: Collision CourseAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2016Mogadishu, MinnesotaAfrah
- 2015The Carmichael ShowFuneral Home Director
- 2015Bad BloodDr. Goodman
- 2015BoschMatt Denton
- 2014How to Get Away with MurderPriest
- 2014Rio 2Additional Voices (voice)
- 2014Mr. Peabody & ShermanAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2013EpicAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2012The First FamilyPastor
- 2012Hotel TransylvaniaAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2012The Encounter 2: Paradise LostChris Ward
- 2012ParaNormanBlithe Hollow Townperson (voice)
- 2012People Like Us70's Studio Tech
- 2012Brother WhiteJacob Martin
- 2012Red LightsRadio Duo Male Voice (voice)
- 2011American Horror StoryElder #3
- 2011RioAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2011ShamelessGene Powell
- 2010CapricaRhetoric Host
- 2009Astro BoyMetro City Sergeant (voice)
- 2009NCIS: Los AngelesCommander Albert Burns
- 2009JONAS L.A.Malcolm Meckle
- 2008The MentalistDoctor
- 2006EurekaAstraeus Computer
- 2006Best Kept Secret
- 2006Stick ItDrill Sergeant
- 2006Curious GeorgeAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2006Promise Me TomorrowRiff Malloy (as Riff Hutton)
- 2005Single White Female 2: The PsychoDetective Rousch
- 2005Halfway DecentDr. Silver
- 2005The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas CaperAdditional Voices (voice)
- 2005Ghost WhispererBill Eritt
- 2005Tugger: The Jeep® 4x4 Who Wanted to FlyCrewman #1 (voice)
- 2004HouseMorris
- 2004Listen Up!Joe
- 2004Century City
- 2003Cold CaseMason 'Runner' Tucker (2003)
- 2003NCISPhillip Braxton
- 2003Rock Me BabyPaul
- 2003That's So RavenReverend Mattson
- 2002CSI: MiamiArdine
- 2002MonkDr. Maulding
- 2002The ShieldJames Freeman
- 2001The Bernie Mac ShowGuy near Animal Control Center
- 2001The Agency
- 2001Osmosis JonesCharlie (voice)
- 2001ShrekADR & Dubbing
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationVernon Porter
- 1999Odd Man Out
- 1999Get RealSamuel Johnson
- 1999Restraining OrderSidney Evans
- 1999The Thirteenth FloorJoe
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerGeneral
- 1996The Jamie Foxx ShowVray Beaujay
- 1996Arli$$Mr. Holloway
- 19963rd Rock from the SunBookstore Guy
- 1995JAGLt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni
- 1995Children of the Corn III: Urban HarvestArnold
- 1995The Wayans Bros.Agent Doug Steckler
- 1994The Secret World of Alex MackMr. Sperry
- 1994ERMr. Royston
- 1994On Our OwnMr. Kisling
- 1994Sister, SisterPTA President
- 1994The ForceCal's Doctor
- 1994Babylon 5ISN Reporter
- 1994Bigfoot: The Unforgettable EncounterJess
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderMeyers
- 1993Moment of Truth: Stalking BackRep. Grayson
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanAgent Pete Rawlins
- 1993Getting By
- 1992Hangin' with Mr. CooperChris
- 1992The Larry Sanders ShowExecutive
- 1991Home ImprovementMan at Arena
- 1991Going UnderDr. Friendly
- 1991LookwellPoliceman #2
- 1991Dark ShadowsParamedic
- 1990WingsT.V. Anchorman
- 1990Working GirlWaiter
- 1990TribesGordon
- 1989Family MattersReverend Fuller
- 1989Doogie Howser, M.D.Ron Welch
- 1989Alien NationOfficer
- 1989SeinfeldSalesman
- 1989ShotgunMax Billings
- 1988JuarezPlainclothes Cop
- 1988MovingReporter
- 1987Beverly Hills BuntzDet. Corbin
- 1987A Different WorldSecurity #2
- 1987Full HouseSergeant
- 1987Married... with ChildrenBailiff
- 1987Wanted: Dead or AliveAgent
- 1986L.A. LawADA Jenkins
- 1986PleasuresRock Manager
- 1985227
- 1984Crazy like a FoxCoroner
- 1984HunterGeorge Richards
- 1984Night CourtMarshal
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1982Remington SteeleThomas Ivory
- 1982American PlayhousePearson
- 1979Knots LandingPostal Carrier
- 1975The Jeffersons
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