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Gary Cole

Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian in Midnight Caller, Lucas Buck in American Gothic

Photos Gary Cole Birth name: Gary M Cole
Birth date: 1956/09/20 (67 years old)
Birth place : Park Ridge Illinois
Height: 1.83 m

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Biography for Gary Cole

Gary Cole (born 20 September 1956) is an American actor, known for numerous roles, including the television series Fatal Vision, Midnight Caller, American Gothic, and Crusade, and the films In the Line of Fire, Office Space, Dodgeball, The Brady Bunch Movie, One Hour Photo, and a small cameo in To Live and Die in L.A., and as George Armstrong Custer in the TV movie Son of the Morning Star.

Cole, born in Park Ridge, Illinois, attended Rolling Meadows High School, where his first dramatic appearance was as Snoopy in a high school production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Cole then attended Illinois State University, majoring in theater alongside actors Laurie Metcalf and John Malkovich.

Cole began his professional career as a stage actor in Chicago. He also appeared in several off-Broadway productions in New York City.

In addition to his film and television credits listed above, Cole has done voice work on several animated series (Family Guy, Kim Possible, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law) and has a recurring role on the drama The West Wing as Vice President Bob Russell. He also starred as Captain Matthew Gideon on the short-lived Babylon 5 spin-off Crusade, and had a notable guest appearance on Law & Order: SVU.

He is currently starring as Lt. Conrad Rose on the TNT series Wanted and is the voice of the title character on the Adult Swim series Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

Originally from Illinois, founding member of the Remains Theater Together of Chicago, Gary Cole notably distinguished himself on the scene in "The young girl and death", "the pussy on a burning roof", "Philadelphia, here i come "And" and a Nightingale Blood ". Interpreting many regional shows, he won the Joseph Jefferson Award in Chicago best actor in "Bang!".

Cole, who was the hero of the Jack Killian series, the man at the microphone (Midnight Caller) (1988) from 1988 to 1991, appeared in the credits of a simple plan (a simple plan) (1998) and intuitions (The Gift) (2000) by Sam Raimi, in the line of Mire (in the Line of Fire) (1993) by Wolfgang Petersen, with Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich, The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) and Espion and a half (I SPY) (2002) by Betty Thomas, A very Brady Sequel and i'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) by Arlene Sanford, Gang Related by Jim Kouf, with Dennis Quaid, Santa Fe by Andrew Shea, Office Space de Mike Judge, With Jennifer Aniston, Photo Obsession (One Hour Photo) (2001) by Mark Romanek, with Robin Williams and Connie Nielsen, etc.

Gary Cole also featured in TV movies or mini-series like from the Earth to the Moon (from the Earth to the Moon) (1999) (produced by Tom Hanks), Fatale Vision, Tel Father, Tel Fils, Live without She, Machiavellian seduction, courage and love, the old man and the sea and the series The West Wing (in the role of the Vice-President Russell), American Gothic (1995) and Family Affair. He lent his voice to the Kim Possible (2002) animated series (2002) and Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law and will be the star of the new Rush police series this summer on the TNT channel.

Gary Cole is an American actor known for his roles in films, television series and plays. He was born on September 20, 1956 in Park Ridge, Illinois, in the United States.

Cole began his acting career by playing in plays in Chicago before turning to cinema and television. He made his cinema debut in 1985 in the film Fletch, where he played the role of Irwin. He then played in many films such as Office Space, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

In addition to his cinema appearances, Cole is also known for his roles in television series such as The Good Wife, Veep and The West Wing. In The West Wing, he played the role of the legendary actor Martin Sheen.

Cole has also played in many comedy television series such as Family Guy, American Dad! and New Girl. It is also known for its recurring role in the comic series Arrested Development.

In addition to his many roles in cinema and television, Cole is also an accomplished theater actor. He has played in numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway theater productions, especially in The Glass Menagerie and The Crucible.

In short, Gary Cole is a talented actor who has proven himself in many roles in cinema, television and theater. His diversified career and remarkable performances have made him a respected and appreciated actor in the entertainment industry.

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Filmography

Title Role
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) (post-production) Reese Bobby
Cry_Wolf (2005) Mr. Matthews
Mozart and the Whale (2005) Wallace
Wanted (2005) TV Series Lieutenant Conrad Rose
Wanted (2005) (TV) Lt. Conrad Rose
Kim Possible: So the Drama (2005) (TV) (voice) Dr. Possible (Dad)
The Ring Two (2005) Martin Savide
Pop Rocks (2004) (TV) Jerry Dagger Harden
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) Cotton McKnight
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) Henry Futch
Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time (2003) (TV) (voice) Dr. Possible (Dad)
The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002) (TV) Mike Brady
I Spy (2002) Carlos
Family Affair (2002) TV Series William 'Bill' Davis
Kim Possible (2002) TV Series (voice) Dr. Possible (Dad)
Cadet Kelly (2002) (TV) General 'Sir' Joe Maxwell
One Hour Photo (2002) Bill Owens
The Rising Place (2001) Avery Hodge
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000) TV Series (voice) Harvey Birdman/Judge Hiram Mightor/Stan Freezoid
The Gift (2000) David Duncan
American Adventure (2000) (TV)
Kiss the Sky (1999) Marty
Crusade (1999) TV Series Capt. Matthew Gideon
Office Space (1999) Bill Lumbergh
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) Mr. Wilkinson
A Simple Plan (1998) Neil Baxter
From the Earth to the Moon (1998) (mini) TV Series Astronaut Edgar Mitchell
Gang Related (1997) Richard Simms
Lies He Told (1997) (TV) Dave
Cyclops, Baby (1997) Manks
Santa Fe (1997) Paul Thomas
For My Daughter's Honor (1996) (TV) Pete Nash
A Very Brady Sequel (1996) Mike Brady
American Gothic (1995) TV Series Sheriff Lucas Buck
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) Mike Brady
Fall from Grace (1994) (TV) Maj. Tom O'Neill
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994) (TV) James (segment The Theater)
A Time to Heal (1994) (TV) Jay Barton
In the Line of Fire (1993) Secret Service Presidential Detail Agent-In-Charge Bill Watts
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993) (mini) TV Series John Hearn
The Switch (1993) (TV) Larry McAfee
Son of the Morning Star (1991) (TV) George Armstrong Custer
The Old Man and the Sea (1990) (TV) Tom Pruitt
Those She Left Behind (1989) (TV) Scott Grimes
Midnight Caller (1988) TV Series Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian
Echoes in the Darkness (1987) (TV) Jack Holtz
Lucas (1986) Assistant Coach
Vital Signs (1986) (TV) Dr. Hayward
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) (uncredited) Man chased by Richard Chance
First Steps (1985) (TV) Manny
A Matter of Principle (1984) (TV) Man with Xmas Tree
Fatal Vision (1984) (TV) Capt. Jeffrey MacDonald, MD

Trivia

In 1985, became a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble.

Gary has appeared in numerous award-winning productions in Chicago as well as off-Broadway in New York.

Began acting as Snoopy in a high school production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Received the honor as being a Distinguished Alumni at Rolling Meadows High School.

Attended Illinois State University where he was among fellow actors Laurie Metcalf and John Malkovich.

Received the honor as being a Distinguished Alumnus at Rolling Meadows High School.

Don Johnson & Philip Michael Thomas edged out Cole and Jimmy Smits for the roles of Crockett & Tubbs in "Miami Vice" (1984)

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  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest

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