Steven Culp

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Biography

Kenney in the Cuban missile crisis film "Thirteen Days," and as numerous men of power on TV shows like "JAG" and "The West Wing." But it was playing the antithesis of these strong alpha-male roles - the weak-willed, S&M closet-fetishist, Rex Van De Kamp, on ABC's monster hit "Desperate Housewives" - that finally made Culp a name and with an already recognizable face.

Born Dec. 3, 1955 in La Jolla, CA, Culp and his sisters were raised in …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

December 3, 1955

Career Milestones

2004

Played Rex Van De Kamp, husband of perfectionist Bree Van De Kamp, on the ABC hit "Desperate Housewives"; character killed off at the end of season one

2003

Delivered a supporting role in the David Mamet's thriller, "Spartan"

2003

Had a recurring role as Major Hayes on "Star Trek: Enterprise"

2002

Landed a pivotal role in the critically acclaimed adaptation of "The Palace Thief," which was released as "The Emperor's Club"

2000

Once again portrayed RFK in the dramatic feature, "Thirteen Days," starring and produced by Kevin Costner

1997

Cast as Special Agent Clayton Webb in the long-running CBS military series, "Jag"

1996

Portrayed Robert F. Kennedy in the HBO biopic, "Norma Jean & Marilyn"

1989

Big screen debut in the medical drama "Gross Anatomy"

1988

Made his TV-movie debut as assistant private secretary John Hay in the Emmy-winning production of Gore Vidal's "Lincoln" (NBC)

Early television roles include "Another World" (NBC) and "One Life to Live" (ABC)

Awards

2006

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Desperate Housewives

2005

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Desperate Housewives