Rex Linn | From "Cliffhanger" to NBC & Peacock's "Happy's Place" | Longhorn Drummer

About this episode

Marc Preston interviews actor Rex Linn about his career, personal stories, and passion for drumming.

Marc Preston sits down with actor Rex Linn from "Cliffhanger" and NBC & Peacock's "Happy's Place" to discuss his new project, career, and personal stories. Over his decades-long career, Rex has become a familiar face on television, appearing in major marquee shows like "CSI: Miami" , "Better Call Saul" , "Young Sheldon" , and "Big Sky" . We cover his early days growing up in Texas and Oklahoma, and how classic Universal movie monsters inspired him to pursue acting. Rex details the pivotal decision to leave his career in banking at age 34 to move to Los Angeles, eventually landing his breakout role opposite John Lithgow and Sylvester Stallone in "Cliffhanger" . He also shares insights into the fast-paced, improvisational nature of shooting a sitcom compared to dramatic television. Off the set, Rex talks about his lifelong passion for drumming, including the moment his fiancée, Reba McEntire, surprised him by having him play live on stage with her band. We also touch on the dynamics of working alongside Reba every day, our mutual appreciation for Whataburger, and the importance of simply being kind. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:06:52 | The unexpected classic movie monsters that inspired…

People in this episode

Host: Marc Preston

Guest: Rex Linn

Topics covered

• acting career
• personal stories
• television shows
• drumming
• life decisions
• improvisation

Keywords

• Rex Linn
• Marc Preston
• acting
• drumming
• television
• Cliffhanger
• career change
• improvisation
• Whataburger

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cliffhanger, Happy's Place, CSI: Miami, Better Call Saul, Young Sheldon, Big Sky

Places: Texas, Oklahoma

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