Rif Hutton

Rif Hutton (November 28, 1952 – April 18, 2026) was an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Dr. Ron Welch in the comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, M ., 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.

Infobox

Born

(1952-11-28)November 28, 1952 San Antonio, Texas, U .

Died

April 18, 2026(2026-04-18) (aged 73) Pasadena, California, U .

Occupation

Actor

Years active

1983–2026

Spouse

Bridget Hoffman (m. 2001)

References

Rif Hutton Biography, Film Reference
http://www /film/45/Rif-Hutton
The New York Times
https://www /1992/05/19/business/media-business-advertising-kfc-s-very-real-problems-may-be-solved-lake-edna ?src=pm
"Actor Rif Hutton Has Fun Growing With 'Doogie Howser, M .' - Los Angeles Times"
https://www /archives/la-xpm-1993-01-23-ca-1478-story
People
http://www /people/archive/article/0,,20131627,00
"The Telma Hopkins Picture Pages"
http://www /telma_hopkins/
"'Doogie Howser, M .' Star Rif Hutton Dead at 70"
https://www /2026/04/20/rif-hutton-dead/