Rif Hutton
Rif Hutton is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Dr. Ron Welch in the comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D., appearing in that series from 1990 up to its conclusion in 1993. From 1997 to 2001, he appeared in a recurring role as Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni on the series JAG. 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.
Life and career
Hutton was born in San Antonio, Texas, and was raised in East Orange, New Jersey. He moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s to pursue an acting career. He went to many auditions in his early years, but soon found himself broke and homeless, getting assistance from friends.
Hutton went on to guest star in a number of notable television series including The Jeffersons, Night Court, L.A. Law, Married... with Children, Hunter, Wings, Murphy Brown, The Larry Sanders Show, Getting By, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Family Matters, and Cold Case among others.
Hutton also appeared in stage productions in the Los Angeles area as well as working as a voice actor.
Personal life
Hutton has been married twice. His first marriage was to a woman named Pat, an actress and stand-up comedian. His second was to actress Bridget Hoffman in 2001.
It is also reported in 2000 that he was engaged to actress Telma Hopkins. In 1993–94, Hutton had played Hopkins' love interest in a few episodes of her sitcom Getting By.
Filmography
Film
Wavelength - Air Force officerWanted: [Dead or Alive (1987 film)|Wanted: Dead or Alive] - AgentYou Talkin' to Me? - Black ManMoving - ReporterStand and Deliver - PearsonL.A. Heat - Det. RoysterThe Borrower - NewscasterGoing Under - Dr. FriendlyStar Trek Generations - Klingon GuardBigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter - JessChildren of the Corn III: Urban Harvest - ArnoldRestraining Order - Sidney EvansThe Thirteenth Floor - JoeShrek - Load Farquaad's Guards Osmosis Jones - Charlie Gas - BradShark Tale - Fish Tugger: The Jeep 4x4 Who Wanted to Fly - Crewman #1 Madagascar - Crowd Member Stick It - Drill SergeantCurious George - Mailman The Tale of Despereaux - Man in crowd My Apocalypse - Housing InspectorAstro Boy - Metro City Sergeant The Princess and the Frog - DJ Rio - Additional Voices Hotel Transylvania - Additional Voices ParaNorman - Blithe Hollow Townperson Epic - Additional Voices Rio 2 - Additional Voices Ice Age: Collision Course - Additional Voices Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV - High Official #2 The Star - Additional Voices Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - Additional Voices Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation - Additional Voices The [Angry Birds Movie 2] - Additional Voices Paws of Fury: [The Legend of Hank] - Additional Voices
Television
The Jeffersons - Roulette Spinner227 - Man #1Webster - BobA Different World - Security #2Doogie Howser, M.D. - Dr. Ron WelchMarried, with Children - BailiffWings - T.V. AnchormanSister, Sister - PTA PresidentFudge - Mr. GreenGeneral Hospital - David WardHome Improvement - Man at ArenaThe Wayans Bros. - Ted Winters / Agent Doug StecklerThe Jamie Foxx Show - Vray BeaujayFamily Matters - Reverend FullerSeinfeld - SalesmanBuffy the Vampire Slayer - Initiative GeneralHouse - MorrisThats So Raven - Reverend MattsonCSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Vernon PorterGhost Whisperer - Bill ErittThe Mentalist - DoctorCriminal Minds - Warden Bryan NabbGeneral Hospital - Lenny