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Gary Cole
Acting

Gary Cole

Born 1956-09-20
Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Gary Michael Cole (born September 20, 1956) is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his supporting roles in numerous television and film productions such as Jack "Nighthawk" Killian in Midnight Caller or as Bill Lumbergh in Office Space. In 1984, he played the lead role of Green Beret Army Officer Jeffrey MacDonald, along with Karl Malden and Eva Marie Saint, in the true crime TV mini-series Fatal Vision, based on the book of the same name. Based on the real-life murders of the wife and daughters of U.S. Army officer Jeffrey R. MacDonald at Fort Bragg in 1970. He landed the lead role on NCIS in 2021, taking over as the team's supervisor.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Gary Cole

Rick and Morty
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Rick and Morty

2013
TMDB4.3
Supernatural
TV
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Supernatural

2005
TMDB4.2
Family Guy
TV
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Family Guy

1999
TMDB3.7
Suits
TV
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Suits

2011
TMDB4.1
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
TMDB4.0
Love, Death & Robots
TV
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Love, Death & Robots

2019
TMDB4.1
NCIS
TV
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NCIS

2003
TMDB3.8
Pineapple Express
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Pineapple Express

2008
TMDB3.3
American Dad!
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American Dad!

2005
TMDB3.5
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
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DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

2004
TMDB3.2

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (216 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
A Man on the InsideA Man on the InsideBrad VinickTV Series2024
NCISverse: The First 1,000NCISverse: The First 1,000SelfMovie2024
KrapopolisKrapopolisValley King (voice)TV Series2023
White House PlumbersWhite House PlumbersMark FeltTV Series2023
Waco: The AftermathWaco: The AftermathGordon NovelTV Series2023
Agent ElvisAgent ElvisPresident Nixon (voice)TV Series2023
VelmaVelmaLamont (voice)TV Series2023
VelmaVelmaLamont / General Meeting (voice)TV Series2023
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseBeavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseMattison (voice)Movie2022
The Bob's Burgers MovieThe Bob's Burgers MovieSgt. Bosco (voice)Movie2022
Inside JobInside JobBrett's father (voice)TV Series2021
Inside JobInside JobSitcom Dad / Male Cop (voice)TV Series2021
NCIS: HawaiʻiNCIS: HawaiʻiAlden ParkerTV Series2021
Q-ForceQ-ForceDirk Chunley (voice)TV Series2021
The Great NorthThe Great NorthElwin Kreb (voice)TV Series2021
Trolls: TrollsTopiaTrolls: TrollsTopiaSky Toronto (voice)TV Series2020
DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the FamilyDC Showcase - Batman: Death in the FamilyTwo-Face / Commissioner James Gordon / Reporter 4 (voice)Movie2020
Star Trek: Lower DecksStar Trek: Lower DecksLeonardo da Vinci (voice)TV Series2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and CampTime Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and CampSelfMovie2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessTime Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessSelfMovie2020
Darkness FallsDarkness FallsMark WitverMovie2020
Marvel Rising: Playing with FireMarvel Rising: Playing with FireInvisibilio (voice)Movie2019
Married YoungMarried YoungAaronMovie2019
mixed-ishmixed-ishHarrison JohnsonTV Series2019
The Art of Racing in the RainThe Art of Racing in the RainDon KitchMovie2019
Love, Death & RobotsLove, Death & RobotsThe Inspector (voice)TV Series2019
Under the Eiffel TowerUnder the Eiffel TowerGerardMovie2019
FamFamFreddyTV Series2019
Seven in HeavenSeven in HeavenWallaceMovie2018
Unbroken: Path to RedemptionUnbroken: Path to RedemptionDr. George BaileyMovie2018
BlockersBlockersRonMovie2018
Big MouthBig MouthMatthew's Father (voice)TV Series2017
Big MouthBig MouthAndrew's Father (voice)TV Series2017
Big MouthBig MouthSelf / AppearanceTV Series2017
Big MouthBig MouthEdward MacDell (voice)TV Series2017
Room 104Room 104Chip CrawfordTV Series2017
Small CrimesSmall CrimesLieutenant PleasantMovie2017
The Good FightThe Good FightKurt McVeighTV Series2017
Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's ShowdownScooby-Doo! Shaggy's ShowdownRafe (voice)Movie2017
Justice League ActionJustice League ActionBlack Adam (voice)TV Series2016
Hot AirHot AirAviatorMovie2016
The $100,000 PyramidThe $100,000 PyramidSelfTV Series2016
To Tell the TruthTo Tell the TruthSelf - PanelistTV Series2016
The BronzeThe BronzeStan GreggoryMovie2016
Mercy StreetMercy StreetJames Green, Sr.TV Series2016
Angie TribecaAngie TribecaProfessor Everett LamereauTV Series2016
F is for FamilyF is for FamilyRoger Dunbarton (voice)TV Series2015
Christmas EveChristmas EveDr. RobertsMovie2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelfTV Series2015
We Bare BearsWe Bare BearsCEO (voice)TV Series2015
Mr. RobinsonMr. RobinsonNeville RexTV Series2015
Divine AccessDivine AccessReverend Guy Roy DavisMovie2015
Everyday MiraclesEveryday MiraclesClay PeakesMovie2015
Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroPenn Zero: Part-Time HeroBrock (voice)TV Series2014
The Town that Dreaded SundownThe Town that Dreaded SundownChief Deputy TillmanMovie2014
Market HoursMarket HoursManagerMovie2014
TammyTammyEarlMovie2014
The Tom and Jerry ShowThe Tom and Jerry ShowNarrator (voice)TV Series2014
Date and SwitchDate and SwitchDwayneMovie2014
Rick and MortyRick and MortyAlien Doctor (voice)TV Series2013
Vamp UVamp UArthur LevineMovie2013
Chicago FireChicago FireChief GrissomTV Series2012
An Officer and a MurdererAn Officer and a MurdererRussell WilliamsMovie2012
VeepVeepKent DavisonTV Series2012
The Legend of KorraThe Legend of KorraDai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice)TV Series2012
The Legend of KorraThe Legend of KorraDai Li Sergeant (voice)TV Series2012
RicochetRicochetJudge Cato LairdMovie2011
The Last Rites of Joe MayThe Last Rites of Joe MayLennyMovie2011
Hart of DixieHart of DixieDr. Ethan HartTV Series2011
UnforgettableUnforgettableClay TendlerTV Series2011
SuitsSuitsCameron DennisTV Series2011
The Chicago 8The Chicago 8Bill KunstlerMovie2011
HopHopHenry O'HareMovie2011
Bob's BurgersBob's BurgersSergeant Bosco (voice)TV Series2011
DC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionDC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionJim Corrigan / The Spectre (segment "The Spectre") (voice)Movie2010
Pound PuppiesPound PuppiesSlick (voice)TV Series2010
Batman: Under the Red HoodBatman: Under the Red HoodBobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice)Movie2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice)TV Series2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice)TV Series2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice)TV Series2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice)TV Series2010
Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedScooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice)TV Series2010
The Good GuysThe Good GuysFrank SavageTV Series2010
The JonesesThe JonesesLarry SymondsMovie2010
Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryWeird: The Al Yankovic StoryMr. YankovicMovie2010
DC Showcase: The SpectreDC Showcase: The SpectreJim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice)Movie2010
The Good WifeThe Good WifeKurt McVeighTV Series2009
NCIS: Los AngelesNCIS: Los AngelesAlden ParkerTV Series2009
ArcherArcherSpecial Agent Hawley (voice)TV Series2009
ExtractExtractBar Patron (uncredited)Movie2009
The Great DebateSelf / AppearanceTV Series2009
A Good FuneralA Good FuneralStan TalmadgeMovie2009
The Penguins of MadagascarThe Penguins of MadagascarCommissioner (voice)TV Series2008
Forever StrongForever StrongCoach Larry GelwixMovie2008
True BloodTrue BloodEarl StackhouseTV Series2008
Pineapple ExpressPineapple ExpressTedMovie2008
ConspiracyConspiracyRhodesMovie2008
Good BehaviorDean WestMovie2008
ChuckChuckJack BurtonTV Series2007
Phineas and FerbPhineas and FerbPrincipal Lang (voice)TV Series2007
American PastimeAmerican PastimeBilly BurrellMovie2007
The Dukes of Hazzard: The BeginningThe Dukes of Hazzard: The BeginningBalladeerMovie2007
My Wife Is RetardedMy Wife Is RetardedDr. HeichmannMovie2007
BreachBreachRich GarcesMovie2007
30 Rock30 RockRogerTV Series2006
SharkSharkChristian ChambersTV Series2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyTalladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyReese BobbyMovie2006
PsychPsychCameron LuntzTV Series2006
Cry_WolfCry_WolfMr. MatthewsMovie2005
SupernaturalSupernaturalBrad ReddingTV Series2005
Mozart and the WhaleMozart and the WhaleWallaceMovie2005
WantedWantedConrad RoseTV Series2005
The CloserThe CloserMajor Edward DorcetTV Series2005
Kim Possible Movie: So the DramaKim Possible Movie: So the DramaDr. Possible (voice)Movie2005
The Ring TwoThe Ring TwoMartin SavideMovie2005
American Dad!American Dad!Ted Robinson (voice)TV Series2005
Numb3rsNumb3rsShepard CraterTV Series2005
Desperate HousewivesDesperate HousewivesWayne DavisTV Series2004
Pop RocksPop RocksJerry "Dagger" HardenMovie2004
The Venture Bros.The Venture Bros.Professor Von Helping (voice)TV Series2004
EntourageEntourageAndrew KleinTV Series2004
DodgeBall: A True Underdog StoryDodgeBall: A True Underdog StoryCotton McKnightMovie2004
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Henry FutchMovie2004
Kim Possible: A Sitch in TimeKim Possible: A Sitch in TimeDr. Possible (Dad) (voice)Movie2003
Arrested DevelopmentArrested DevelopmentRichard ShawTV Series2003
Karen SiscoKaren SiscoSelf / AppearanceTV Series2003
NCISNCISAlden ParkerTV Series2003
Criminology 101Roy FranksMovie2003
The Brady Bunch in the White HouseThe Brady Bunch in the White HouseMike BradyMovie2002
I SpyI SpyCarlosMovie2002
HackHackJohnny ScanlonTV Series2002
Family AffairFamily AffairBill DavisTV Series2002
One Hour PhotoOne Hour PhotoBill OwensMovie2002
MonkMonkDexter LarsonTV Series2002
Kim PossibleKim PossibleDr. James Possible (voice)TV Series2002
Kim PossibleKim PossibleAdditional Voices (voice)TV Series2002
Kim PossibleKim PossibleDr. James Possible / Fashion Show Announcer (voice)TV Series2002
Kim PossibleKim PossibleDr. James Possible / Cab Driver (voice)TV Series2002
Cadet KellyCadet KellySirMovie2002
Project GreenlightProject GreenlightSelfTV Series2001
Justice League: Secret OriginsJustice League: Secret OriginsJ. Allen Carter (voice)Movie2001
Justice LeagueJustice LeagueJ. Allen Carter (voice)TV Series2001
The Rising PlaceThe Rising PlaceAvery HodgeMovie2001
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman (voice)TV Series2000
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman, Attorney at LawJudge Hiram Mightor (voice)TV Series2000
The GiftThe GiftDavid DuncanMovie2000
Curb Your EnthusiasmCurb Your EnthusiasmJoe O'DonnellTV Series2000
American AdventureChuckMovie2000
The West WingThe West WingBob RussellTV Series1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitXander HenryTV Series1999
Family LawFamily LawAlanTV Series1999
CrusadeCrusadeMatthew GideonTV Series1999
Office SpaceOffice SpaceBill LumberghMovie1999
Family GuyFamily GuyBill Lumbergh / Priest (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyFather O'Leary (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyNCIS Fan (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyBilly's Father (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyPrincipal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyMichael Eisner (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyJerry Nelson / Various (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyChairman (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyWarren Fredericks (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyPrincipal Shepard (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyDr. Franklin (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyMike Brady / Thug #1 (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyJames 'Grizzly' Adams (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyCop / Coach (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuySecurity Guard (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyMike Brady (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyPrincipal Shepherd (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyReporter (voice)TV Series1999
Family GuyFamily GuyPrincipal Shepherd(voice)TV Series1999
Batman BeyondBatman BeyondZeta (voice)TV Series1999
A Simple PlanA Simple PlanBaxterMovie1998
I'll Be Home for ChristmasI'll Be Home for ChristmasJake's DadMovie1998
Kiss the SkyKiss the SkyMartyMovie1998
From the Earth to the MoonFrom the Earth to the MoonEd MitchellTV Series1998
Gang RelatedGang RelatedRichard SimmsMovie1997
Santa FeSanta FePaul ThomasMovie1997
Lies He ToldLies He ToldDaveMovie1997
The PracticeThe PracticeDefense Attorney Solomon TagerTV Series1997
The PracticeThe PracticeAtty. Brian SeaburyTV Series1997
King of the HillKing of the HillVance Gilbert (voice)TV Series1997
Cyclops, BabyCyclops, BabyManksMovie1997
For My Daughter's HonorFor My Daughter's HonorPete NashMovie1996
A Very Brady SequelA Very Brady SequelMike BradyMovie1996
American GothicAmerican GothicSheriff Lucas BuckTV Series1995
The Outer LimitsThe Outer LimitsDetective Ray VenableTV Series1995
The Brady Bunch MovieThe Brady Bunch MovieMike BradyMovie1995
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelCharlie RadcliffTV Series1994
Fall from GraceFall from GraceMaj. Tom O'NeillMovie1994
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsThe Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsJames (segment "The Theatre")Movie1994
A Time to HealA Time to HealJay BartonMovie1994
FrasierFrasierLuke ParkerTV Series1993
In the Line of FireIn the Line of FireBill WattsMovie1993
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John HearnWhen Love Kills: The Seduction of John HearnJohn HearnMovie1993
The SwitchThe SwitchLarry McAfeeMovie1993
Son of the Morning StarSon of the Morning StarGeorge Armstrong CusterTV Series1991
The Old Man and the SeaThe Old Man and the SeaTom PruittMovie1990
Those She Left BehindThose She Left BehindScott GrimesMovie1989
Midnight CallerMidnight CallerJack 'Nighthawk' KillianTV Series1988
Echoes in the DarknessEchoes in the DarknessJack HoltzMovie1987
Echoes in the DarknessEchoes in the DarknessJack HoltzTV Series1987
LucasLucasAssistant CoachMovie1986
Vital SignsDr. HaywardMovie1986
To Live and Die in L.A.To Live and Die in L.A.Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)Movie1985
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneDaniel Gaddis (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul")TV Series1985
First StepsFirst StepsMannyMovie1985
MoonlightingMoonlightingAlan McClaffertyTV Series1985
A Matter of PrincipleA Matter of PrincipleMan with Christmas TreeMovie1984
Fatal VisionFatal VisionJeffrey MacDonaldTV Series1984
Miami ViceMiami ViceJackson CraneTV Series1984
Heart of SteelHeart of SteelLeeMovie1983
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseMan with Xmas TreeTV Series1982
Behind the LinesBehind the LinesSelfMovie—
Company TownMartin AmbersonTV Series—
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