Brian Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. His distinctive square-jaw profile, powerful voice, and imposing stature (193 cm, six-foot-four) has led him to many memorable roles in many action films, TV series, and several comedies: Joe Dirt, Three Amigos, Weird Science, Key West, Pass the Ammo and Life Stinks. Thompson was born in Ellensburg, Washington. Brian's father, Bert, taught science and has since retired from Robert A Long High School, Longview, Washington. Thompson currently lives in Los Angeles. Thompson has played supporting roles in a number of movies, including The Terminator and Joe Dirt. He played the role of Tenctonese Trent Porter in the film Alien Nation and Hercules in Jason and the Argonauts. Thompson has also often been cast as the villain such as in the movies Cobra and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.