Rif Hutton facts for kids
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Rif Hutton
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Hutton at the Kirk Baily celebration of life in 2022
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| Born | November 28, 1952 San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | April 18, 2026 (aged 73) Pasadena, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–2026 |
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Bridget Hoffman
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Rif Hutton (November 28, 1952 – April 18, 2026) was an American actor. He was well-known for his role as Dr. Ron Welch in the TV series Doogie Howser, M.D., appearing from 1990 to 1993. He also played Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni on the series JAG from 1997 to 2001. Many people also recognized Hutton from his appearances in KFC commercials in the 1990s, where he played Russ Beeler.
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Early Life and Acting Journey
Rif Hutton was born in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up in East Orange, New Jersey. In the mid-1970s, he moved to Los Angeles. There, he began his journey to become an actor.
Starting an acting career can be tough. Hutton faced challenges early on. With support from friends, he continued to pursue his dream. He worked hard to get roles in television and movies.
Television Appearances
Hutton appeared as a guest star in many popular TV shows. These included The Jeffersons, Night Court, Married... with Children, and Family Matters. He also lent his voice to various projects. He performed in stage plays in the Los Angeles area too.
Life Beyond the Screen
Rif Hutton was married twice during his life. His first wife was an actress and comedian named Pat. Later, in 2001, he married actress Bridget Hoffman.
In 2000, it was reported that he was engaged to actress Telma Hopkins. Hutton had previously acted alongside Hopkins. He played her love interest in a few episodes of her sitcom Getting By in 1993–1994.
Hutton passed away on April 18, 2026. He was 73 years old. He died from brain cancer at his home in Pasadena, California.
Notable Acting Roles and Voice Work
Rif Hutton had a long and varied career in acting. He appeared in many films and television series. He was also a talented voice actor.
Live-Action Roles
One of his most memorable roles was Dr. Ron Welch. He played this character in the comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M.D. from 1990 to 1993. He also had a recurring role as Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni in the series JAG. This role lasted from 1997 to 2001. Hutton also made guest appearances in shows like Cold Case and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Voice Acting Highlights
Hutton's voice could be heard in many animated movies. He contributed to films like Shrek (2001) and Osmosis Jones (2001). He also voiced characters in Madagascar (2005) and Curious George (2006). Later, he was part of The Princess and the Frog (2009) and Hotel Transylvania (2012). His voice work continued with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019).
