Actor
Gary Cole
- Born: 20 September 1956, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
- Estimated net worth: $4 million
Gary Cole is an American actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. He is best recognized for his performances in 'Office Space,' 'The West Wing,' and 'NCIS: Sydney.' With a distinctive voice and a knack for character work, Cole has…
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About Gary Cole
Gary Cole is an American actor known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. He is best recognized for his performances in 'Office Space,' 'The West Wing,' and 'NCIS: Sydney.' With a distinctive voice and a knack for character work, Cole has built a solid reputation in the industry over his long career.
- Born
- 20 September 1956, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
- Spouses
- Michelle Knapp (1992-present)
- Children
- 2 children, names not publicly known
- Parents
- Robert Cole, Margaret Cole
- Estimated net worth
- $4 million
Fun facts about Gary Cole
- Gary Cole voiced the character of Harvey Birdman in the animated series 'Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.'
- He has appeared in over 100 television shows and films, showcasing his extensive range as an actor.
Famous Gary Cole quotes
“I’m a people person.”
“You have to have a little faith in people.”
“You can’t just stand there and let life happen to you.”
Gary Cole filmography
Cast (216)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | A Man on the Inside TV | Brad Vinick | 7.4 |
| 2024 | Behind the Lines Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | NCISverse: The First 1,000 Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2023 | Krapopolis TV | Valley King (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers TV | Mark Felt | 6.2 |
| 2023 | Waco: The Aftermath TV | Gordon Novel | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Agent Elvis TV | President Nixon (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2023 | Velma TV | Lamont / General Meeting (voice) | 3.4 |
| 2023 | Velma TV | Lamont (voice) | 3.4 |
| 2022 | Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe Movie | Mattison (voice) | 6.9 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Bob's Burgers Movie Movie | Sgt. Bosco (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2021 | Inside Job TV | Sitcom Dad / Male Cop (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2021 | Inside Job TV | Brett's father (voice) | 8.1 |
| 2021 | NCIS: Hawaiʻi TV | Alden Parker | 7.7 |
| 2021 | Q-Force TV | Dirk Chunley (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2021 | The Great North TV | Elwin Kreb (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2020 | Trolls: TrollsTopia TV | Sky Toronto (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2020 | DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family Movie | Two-Face / Commissioner James Gordon / Reporter 4 (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2020 | Star Trek: Lower Decks TV | Leonardo da Vinci (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Darkness Falls Movie | Mark Witver | 5.4 |
| 2019 | Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire Movie | Invisibilio (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2019 | Married Young Movie | Aaron | |
| 2019 | mixed-ish TV | Harrison Johnson | 7.1 |
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain Movie | Don Kitch | 8.1 |
| 2019 | Love, Death & Robots TV | The Inspector (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2019 | Under the Eiffel Tower Movie | Gerard | 5.8 |
| 2019 | Fam TV | Freddy | 6.6 |
| 2018 | Seven in Heaven Movie | Wallace | 5.7 |
| 2018 | Unbroken: Path to Redemption Movie | Dr. George Bailey | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Blockers Movie | Ron | 6.3 |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Matthew's Father (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Edward MacDell (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Andrew's Father (voice) | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Big Mouth TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 2017 | Room 104 TV | Chip Crawford | 5.7 |
| 2017 | Small Crimes Movie | Lieutenant Pleasant | 5.4 |
| 2017 | The Good Fight TV | Kurt McVeigh | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown Movie | Rafe (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2016 | Justice League Action TV | Black Adam (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2016 | Hot Air Movie | Aviator | 5.3 |
| 2016 | The $100,000 Pyramid TV | Self | 7.0 |
| 2016 | To Tell the Truth TV | Self - Panelist | 5.8 |
| 2016 | The Bronze Movie | Stan Greggory | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca TV | Professor Everett Lamereau | 6.4 |
| 2016 | Mercy Street TV | James Green, Sr. | 6.2 |
| 2015 | F is for Family TV | Roger Dunbarton (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Christmas Eve Movie | Dr. Roberts | 5.5 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | We Bare Bears TV | CEO (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2015 | Mr. Robinson TV | Neville Rex | 4.1 |
| 2015 | Divine Access Movie | Reverend Guy Roy Davis | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Everyday Miracles Movie | Clay Peakes | 3.8 |
| 2014 | Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero TV | Brock (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2014 | The Town that Dreaded Sundown Movie | Chief Deputy Tillman | 5.9 |
| 2014 | Market Hours Movie | Manager | |
| 2014 | Tammy Movie | Earl | 5.3 |
| 2014 | The Tom and Jerry Show TV | Narrator (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2014 | Date and Switch Movie | Dwayne | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Rick and Morty TV | Alien Doctor (voice) | 8.7 |
| 2013 | Vamp U Movie | Arthur Levine | 4.7 |
| 2012 | Chicago Fire TV | Chief Grissom | 8.4 |
| 2012 | An Officer and a Murderer Movie | Russell Williams | 5.5 |
| 2012 | Veep TV | Kent Davison | 7.5 |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra TV | Dai Li Sergeant (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2012 | The Legend of Korra TV | Dai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2011 | Ricochet Movie | Judge Cato Laird | 4.8 |
| 2011 | The Last Rites of Joe May Movie | Lenny | 5.7 |
| 2011 | Hart of Dixie TV | Dr. Ethan Hart | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Unforgettable TV | Clay Tendler | 7.2 |
| 2011 | Suits TV | Cameron Dennis | 8.2 |
| 2011 | The Chicago 8 Movie | Bill Kunstler | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Hop Movie | Henry O'Hare | 5.8 |
| 2011 | Bob's Burgers TV | Sergeant Bosco (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2010 | DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection Movie | Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (segment "The Spectre") (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2010 | Pound Puppies TV | Slick (voice) | 5.3 |
| 2010 | Batman: Under the Red Hood Movie | Bobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated TV | Mayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated TV | Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated TV | Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated TV | Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated TV | Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | The Good Guys TV | Frank Savage | 7.3 |
| 2010 | The Joneses Movie | Larry Symonds | 6.2 |
| 2010 | Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Movie | Mr. Yankovic | 6.7 |
| 2010 | DC Showcase: The Spectre Movie | Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles TV | Alden Parker | 7.5 |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Kurt McVeigh | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Special Agent Hawley (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Extract Movie | Bar Patron (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| 2009 | The Great Debate TV | Unknown character | |
| 2009 | A Good Funeral Movie | Stan Talmadge | 1.0 |
| 2008 | The Penguins of Madagascar TV | Commissioner (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2008 | Forever Strong Movie | Coach Larry Gelwix | 7.1 |
| 2008 | True Blood TV | Earl Stackhouse | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Pineapple Express Movie | Ted | 6.6 |
| 2008 | Conspiracy Movie | Rhodes | 5.4 |
| 2008 | Good Behavior Movie | Dean West | |
| 2007 | Chuck TV | Jack Burton | 7.7 |
| 2007 | Phineas and Ferb TV | Principal Lang (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2007 | American Pastime Movie | Billy Burrell | 6.5 |
| 2007 | The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning Movie | Balladeer | 6.2 |
| 2007 | My Wife Is Retarded Movie | Dr. Heichmann | 5.8 |
| 2007 | Breach Movie | Rich Garces | 6.6 |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Roger | 7.5 |
| 2006 | Shark TV | Christian Chambers | 6.7 |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Movie | Reese Bobby | 6.4 |
| 2006 | Psych TV | Cameron Luntz | 7.9 |
| 2005 | Cry_Wolf Movie | Mr. Matthews | 5.8 |
| 2005 | Supernatural TV | Brad Redding | 8.3 |
| 2005 | Mozart and the Whale Movie | Wallace | 6.2 |
| 2005 | Wanted TV | Conrad Rose | 7.4 |
| 2005 | The Closer TV | Major Edward Dorcet | 7.8 |
| 2005 | Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Movie | Dr. Possible (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2005 | The Ring Two Movie | Martin Savide | 5.8 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Ted Robinson (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Numb3rs TV | Shepard Crater | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Wayne Davis | 7.9 |
| 2004 | Pop Rocks Movie | Jerry "Dagger" Harden | 5.7 |
| 2004 | The Venture Bros. TV | Professor Von Helping (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2004 | Entourage TV | Andrew Klein | 7.4 |
| 2004 | DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story Movie | Cotton McKnight | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Movie | Henry Futch | 5.7 |
| 2003 | Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time Movie | Dr. Possible (Dad) (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2003 | Arrested Development TV | Richard Shaw | 7.9 |
| 2003 | Karen Sisco TV | Unknown character | 7.1 |
| 2003 | NCIS TV | Alden Parker | 7.6 |
| 2003 | Criminology 101 Movie | Roy Franks | |
| 2002 | The Brady Bunch in the White House Movie | Mike Brady | 4.2 |
| 2002 | I Spy Movie | Carlos | 5.4 |
| 2002 | Hack TV | Johnny Scanlon | 7.7 |
| 2002 | Family Affair TV | Bill Davis | 9.3 |
| 2002 | One Hour Photo Movie | Bill Owens | 6.7 |
| 2002 | Monk TV | Dexter Larson | 7.9 |
| 2002 | Kim Possible TV | Dr. James Possible / Fashion Show Announcer (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Kim Possible TV | Dr. James Possible / Cab Driver (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Kim Possible TV | Additional Voices (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Kim Possible TV | Dr. James Possible (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Cadet Kelly Movie | Sir | 6.2 |
| 2001 | Project Greenlight TV | Self | 5.9 |
| 2001 | Justice League TV | J. Allen Carter (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2001 | Justice League: Secret Origins Movie | J. Allen Carter (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2001 | The Rising Place Movie | Avery Hodge | 6.7 |
| 2000 | Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law TV | Harvey Birdman (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law TV | Judge Hiram Mightor (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2000 | The Gift Movie | David Duncan | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Joe O'Donnell | 8.1 |
| 2000 | American Adventure Movie | Chuck | 9.0 |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Bob Russell | 8.3 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Xander Henry | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Alan | 8.1 |
| 1999 | Crusade TV | Matthew Gideon | 6.7 |
| 1999 | Office Space Movie | Bill Lumbergh | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | NCIS Fan (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Principal Shepherd (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Mike Brady (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Reporter (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Bill Lumbergh / Priest (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Principal Shepherd(voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Cop / Coach (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Father O'Leary (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Security Guard (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Chairman (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Billy's Father (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Dr. Franklin (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Michael Eisner (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Principal Shepard (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Jerry Nelson / Various (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Warren Fredericks (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond TV | Zeta (voice) | 8.2 |
| 1998 | A Simple Plan Movie | Baxter | 7.2 |
| 1998 | I'll Be Home for Christmas Movie | Jake's Dad | 6.0 |
| 1998 | Kiss the Sky Movie | Marty | 5.2 |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon TV | Ed Mitchell | 8.1 |
| 1997 | Gang Related Movie | Richard Simms | 6.4 |
| 1997 | Santa Fe Movie | Paul Thomas | 4.2 |
| 1997 | Lies He Told Movie | Dave | 6.8 |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Brian Seabury | 7.6 |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Defense Attorney Solomon Tager | 7.6 |
| 1997 | King of the Hill TV | Vance Gilbert (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1997 | Cyclops, Baby Movie | Manks | 10.0 |
| 1996 | For My Daughter's Honor Movie | Pete Nash | 5.3 |
| 1996 | A Very Brady Sequel Movie | Mike Brady | 5.9 |
| 1995 | American Gothic TV | Sheriff Lucas Buck | 7.4 |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits TV | Detective Ray Venable | 7.7 |
| 1995 | The Brady Bunch Movie Movie | Mike Brady | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Charlie Radcliff | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Fall from Grace Movie | Maj. Tom O'Neill | 5.3 |
| 1994 | The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics Movie | James (segment "The Theatre") | 6.8 |
| 1994 | A Time to Heal Movie | Jay Barton | 8.7 |
| 1993 | Frasier TV | Luke Parker | 7.7 |
| 1993 | In the Line of Fire Movie | Bill Watts | 7.0 |
| 1993 | When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn Movie | John Hearn | 3.2 |
| 1993 | The Switch Movie | Larry McAfee | 9.3 |
| 1991 | Son of the Morning Star TV | George Armstrong Custer | 7.1 |
| 1990 | The Old Man and the Sea Movie | Tom Pruitt | 6.3 |
| 1989 | Those She Left Behind Movie | Scott Grimes | 6.7 |
| 1988 | Midnight Caller TV | Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian | 7.6 |
| 1987 | Echoes in the Darkness TV | Jack Holtz | |
| 1987 | Echoes in the Darkness Movie | Jack Holtz | 7.5 |
| 1986 | Lucas Movie | Assistant Coach | 6.7 |
| 1986 | Vital Signs Movie | Dr. Hayward | 8.0 |
| 1985 | To Live and Die in L.A. Movie | Man Chased by Richard (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | Daniel Gaddis (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul") | 7.7 |
| 1985 | First Steps Movie | Manny | 8.0 |
| 1985 | Moonlighting TV | Alan McClafferty | 7.5 |
| 1984 | A Matter of Principle Movie | Man with Christmas Tree | |
| 1984 | Fatal Vision TV | Jeffrey MacDonald | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Jackson Crane | 7.4 |
| 1983 | Heart of Steel Movie | Lee | 6.8 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Man with Xmas Tree | 6.6 |
| TBA | Company Town TV | Martin Amberson |
Latest releases
- Behind the Lines2024
- NCISverse: The First 1,0002024 / TMDB 9.0
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe2022 / TMDB 6.9
- The Bob's Burgers Movie2022 / TMDB 6.9
- DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family2020 / TMDB 7.1
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp2020 / TMDB 6.8
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Questions about Gary Cole
What are Gary Cole's most notable roles?
Gary Cole is best known for his roles in 'Office Space,' where he played Bill Lumbergh, and as Vice President Bob Russell in 'The West Wing.' He has also appeared in various films and television series, showcasing his range.
Has Gary Cole won any awards?
While Gary Cole has not won an Academy Award, he has received nominations for various awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his guest role in 'Midnight Caller.'
What was Gary Cole's first film?
Gary Cole's first film role was in the 1983 film 'One Life to Live,' where he played a minor character. He later gained recognition in the television series 'American Gothic.'
What are some of Gary Cole's successful films?
Some of Gary Cole's successful films include 'Office Space,' 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,' and 'The Brady Bunch Movie.' Each of these films showcased his comedic talents.
Is Gary Cole active in television as well?
Yes, Gary Cole is very active in television. He has had significant roles in series such as 'NCIS,' 'The Good Wife,' and currently in 'NCIS: Sydney.'
What is Gary Cole's estimated net worth?
Gary Cole's estimated net worth is around $4 million. This includes his earnings from film, television, and voice acting roles over the years.
What milestones has Gary Cole achieved in his career?
Gary Cole has achieved numerous milestones, including a prominent role in 'The West Wing' and voice work in popular animated series. He has also maintained a steady presence in both film and television.
Does Gary Cole have any children?
Yes, Gary Cole has two children. However, their names are not publicly known, as he tends to keep his family life private.