Gary Cole

male

Born on September 20, 1956 (69 years old)

From Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Known for 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.

Cast Credits

2022
- The Bob's Burgers Movie
  as
  Sgt. Bosco (voice)
  2022
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
  as
  Mattison (voice)
  2022
2020
- Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
  as
  Self
  2020
- Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
  as
  Self
  2020
- Darkness Falls
  as
  Mark Witver
  2020
- Batman: Death in the Family
  as
  Two-Face / Commissioner James Gordon / Reporter 4 (voice)
  2020
- Trolls: TrollsTopia
  as
  Sky Toronto (voice)
  2020
- Star Trek: Lower Decks
  as
  Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
  2020
2017
- Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown
  as
  Rafe (voice)
  2017
- Small Crimes
  as
  Lieutenant Pleasant
  2017
- The Good Fight
  as
  Kurt McVeigh
  2017
- Big Mouth
  as
  Matthew's Father (voice)
  2017
- Big Mouth
  as
  Andrew's Father (voice)
  2017
- Room 104
  as
  Chip Crawford
  2017
- Big Mouth
  2017
- Big Mouth
  as
  Edward MacDell (voice)
  2017
2015
- Everyday Miracles
  as
  Clay Peakes
  2015
- Christmas Eve
  as
  Dr. Roberts
  2015
- Divine Access
  as
  Reverend Guy Roy Davis
  2015
- We Bare Bears
  as
  CEO (voice)
  2015
- Mr. Robinson
  as
  Neville Rex
  2015
- F is for Family
  as
  Roger Dunbarton (voice)
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  as
  Self
  2015
2014
- Date and Switch
  as
  Dwayne
  2014
- Tammy
  as
  Earl
  2014
- The Town that Dreaded Sundown
  as
  Chief Deputy Tillman
  2014
- The Tom and Jerry Show
  as
  Narrator (voice)
  2014
- Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero
  as
  Brock (voice)
  2014
2013
- Vamp U
  as
  Arthur Levine
  2013
- Rick and Morty
  as
  Alien Doctor (voice)
  2013
2012
- An Officer and a Murderer
  as
  Russell Williams
  2012
- Veep
  as
  Kent Davison
  2012
- Chicago Fire
  as
  Chief Grissom
  2012
- The Legend of Korra
  as
  Dai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice)
  2012
- The Legend of Korra
  as
  Dai Li Sergeant (voice)
  2012
2011
- Hop
  as
  Henry O'Hare
  2011
- The Last Rites of Joe May
  as
  Lenny
  2011
- Ricochet
  as
  Judge Cato Laird
  2011
- The Chicago 8
  as
  Bill Kunstler
  2011
- Bob's Burgers
  as
  Sergeant Bosco (voice)
  2011
- Suits
  as
  Cameron Dennis
  2011
- Unforgettable
  as
  Clay Tendler
  2011
- Hart of Dixie
  as
  Dr. Ethan Hart
  2011
2010
- Batman: Under the Red Hood
  as
  Bobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice)
  2010
- The Joneses
  as
  Larry Symonds
  2010
- DC Showcase: The Spectre
  as
  Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice)
  2010
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
  as
  Mr. Yankovic
  2010
- DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
  as
  Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (segment "The Spectre") (voice)
  2010
- Pound Puppies
  as
  Slick (voice)
  2010
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
  as
  Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice)
  2010
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
  as
  Mayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice)
  2010
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
  as
  Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice)
  2010
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
  as
  Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice)
  2010
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
  as
  Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice)
  2010
- The Good Guys
  as
  Frank Savage
  2010
2009
- A Good Funeral
  as
  Stan Talmadge
  2009
- Extract
  as
  Bar Patron (uncredited)
  2009
- no image
  The Great Debate
  2009
- Archer
  as
  Special Agent Hawley (voice)
  2009
- The Good Wife
  as
  Kurt McVeigh
  2009
- NCIS: Los Angeles
  as
  Alden Parker
  2009
2008
- Pineapple Express
  as
  Ted
  2008
- Forever Strong
  as
  Coach Larry Gelwix
  2008
- Conspiracy
  as
  Rhodes
  2008
- The Penguins of Madagascar
  as
  Commissioner (voice)
  2008
- True Blood
  as
  Earl Stackhouse
  2008
2007
- Breach
  as
  Rich Garces
  2007
- American Pastime
  as
  Billy Burrell
  2007
- The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
  as
  The Balladeer (voice)
  2007
- My Wife Is Retarded
  as
  Dr. Heichmann
  2007
- no image
  Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover
  as
  Captain (voice)
  2007
- Chuck
  as
  Jack Burton
  2007
- Phineas and Ferb
  as
  Principal Lang (voice)
  2007
2006
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
  as
  Reese Bobby
  2006
- Shark
  2006
- Psych
  as
  Cameron Lutz
  2006
- 30 Rock
  as
  Roger
  2006
2005
- The Ring Two
  as
  Martin Savide
  2005
- Cry_Wolf
  as
  Mr. Matthews
  2005
- Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
  as
  Dr. Possible (voice)
  2005
- Mozart and the Whale
  as
  Wallace
  2005
- Numb3rs
  as
  Shepard Crater
  2005
- Supernatural
  as
  Brad Redding
  2005
- Wanted
  as
  Conrad Rose
  2005
- American Dad!
  as
  Ted Robinson (voice)
  2005
- The Closer
  as
  Major Edward Dorcet
  2005
2004
- DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
  as
  Cotton McKnight
  2004
- Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
  as
  Henry Futch
  2004
- Pop Rocks
  as
  Jerry "Dagger" Harden
  2004
- Desperate Housewives
  as
  Wayne Davis
  2004
- Entourage
  as
  Andrew Klein
  2004
- The Venture Bros.
  as
  Professor Von Helping (voice)
  2004
2003
- Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time
  as
  Dr. Possible (Dad) (voice)
  2003
- no image
  Criminology 101
  as
  Roy Franks
  2003
- Karen Sisco
  2003
- Arrested Development
  as
  Richard Shaw
  2003
- NCIS
  as
  Alden Parker
  2003
2002
- One Hour Photo
  as
  Bill Owens
  2002
- Cadet Kelly
  as
  Sir
  2002
- The Brady Bunch in the White House
  as
  Mike Brady
  2002
- I Spy
  as
  Carlos
  2002
- Monk
  as
  Dexter Larson
  2002
- Kim Possible
  as
  Dr. James Possible (voice)
  2002
- Family Affair
  as
  Bill Davis
  2002
- Hack
  as
  Johnny Scanlon
  2002
2001
- The Rising Place
  as
  Avery Hodge
  2001
- Justice League: Secret Origins
  as
  J. Allen Carter (voice)
  2001
- Justice League
  as
  J. Allen Carter (voice)
  2001
- Project Greenlight
  as
  Self
  2001
2000
- The Gift
  as
  David Duncan
  2000
- no image
  American Adventure
  as
  Chuck
  2000
- Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
  as
  Harvey Birdman (voice)
  2000
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  as
  Joe O'Donnell
  2000
- Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
  as
  Judge Hiram Mightor (voice)
  2000
1999
- Office Space
  as
  Bill Lumbergh
  1999
- Batman Beyond
  as
  Zeta (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Bill Lumbergh / Priest (voice)
  1999
- Crusade
  as
  Matthew Gideon
  1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  as
  Xander Henry
  1999
- Family Law
  as
  Alan
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Father O'Leary (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  NCIS Fan (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Billy's Father (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Michael Eisner (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Jerry Nelson / Various (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Chairman (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Warren Fredericks (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Principal Shepard (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Dr. Franklin (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Cop / Coach (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Security Guard (voice)
  1999
- The West Wing
  as
  Bob Russell
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Mike Brady (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Principal Shepherd (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Reporter (voice)
  1999
- Family Guy
  as
  Principal Shepherd(voice)
  1999
1998
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
  as
  Jake's Dad
  1998
- Kiss the Sky
  as
  Marty
  1998
- A Simple Plan
  as
  Baxter
  1998
- From the Earth to the Moon
  as
  Ed Mitchell
  1998
1997
- Gang Related
  as
  Richard Simms
  1997
- Santa Fe
  as
  Paul Thomas
  1997
- Cyclops, Baby
  as
  Manks
  1997
- Lies He Told
  as
  Dave
  1997
- King of the Hill
  as
  Vance Gilbert (voice)
  1997
- The Practice
  as
  Defense Attorney Solomon Tager
  1997
- The Practice
  as
  Atty. Brian Seabury
  1997
1996
- A Very Brady Sequel
  as
  Mike Brady
  1996
- For My Daughter's Honor
  as
  Pete Nash
  1996
1995
- The Brady Bunch Movie
  as
  Mike Brady
  1995
- American Gothic
  as
  Sheriff Lucas Buck
  1995
- The Outer Limits
  as
  Detective Ray Venable
  1995
1994
- The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
  as
  James (segment "The Theatre")
  1994
- A Time to Heal
  as
  Jay Barton
  1994
- Fall from Grace
  as
  Maj. Tom O'Neill
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  as
  Charlie Radcliff
  1994
1993
- In the Line of Fire
  as
  Bill Watts
  1993
- The Switch
  as
  Larry McAfee
  1993
- When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn
  as
  John Hearn
  1993
- Frasier
  as
  Luke Parker
  1993
2024
- NCISverse: The First 1,000
  as
  Self
  2024
- A Man on the Inside
  as
  Brad Vinick
  2024
2023
- Agent Elvis
  as
  President Nixon (voice)
  2023
- White House Plumbers
  as
  Mark Felt
  2023
- Waco: The Aftermath
  as
  Gordon Novel
  2023
- Velma
  as
  Lamont (voice)
  2023
- Velma
  as
  Lamont / General Meeting (voice)
  2023
2021
- Q-Force
  as
  Dirk Chunley (voice)
  2021
- Inside Job
  as
  Brett's father (voice)
  2021
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi
  as
  Alden Parker
  2021
- The Great North
  as
  Elwin Kreb (voice)
  2021
2019
- Under the Eiffel Tower
  as
  Gerard
  2019
- The Art of Racing in the Rain
  as
  Don Kitch
  2019
- Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire
  as
  Invisibilio (voice)
  2019
- Married Young
  as
  Aaron
  2019
- Fam
  as
  Freddy
  2019
- mixed-ish
  as
  Harrison Johnson
  2019
- Love, Death & Robots
  as
  The Inspector (voice)
  2019
2018
- Unbroken: Path to Redemption
  as
  Dr. George Bailey
  2018
- Seven in Heaven
  as
  Wallace
  2018
- Blockers
  as
  Ron
  2018
2016
- The Bronze
  as
  Stan Greggory
  2016
- Hot Air
  as
  Aviator
  2016
- Mercy Street
  as
  James Green, Sr.
  2016
- Angie Tribeca
  as
  Professor Everett Lamereau
  2016
- The $100,000 Pyramid
  as
  Self
  2016
- To Tell the Truth
  as
  Self - Panelist
  2016
- Justice League Action
  as
  Black Adam (voice)
  2016
1991
- Son of the Morning Star
  as
  George Armstrong Custer
  1991
1990
- The Old Man and the Sea
  as
  Tom Pruitt
  1990
1989
- Those She Left Behind
  as
  Scott Grimes
  1989
1988
- Midnight Caller
  as
  Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian
  1988
1987
- Echoes in the Darkness
  as
  Jack Holtz
  1987
- Echoes in the Darkness
  as
  Jack Holtz
  1987
1986
- no image
  Vital Signs
  as
  Dr. Hayward
  1986
1985
- First Steps
  as
  Manny
  1985
- To Live and Die in L.A.
  as
  Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)
  1985
- The Twilight Zone
  as
  Daniel Gaddis (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul")
  1985
- Moonlighting
  as
  Alan McClafferty
  1985
1984
- A Matter of Principle
  as
  Man with Christmas Tree
  1984
- Miami Vice
  1984
- Fatal Vision
  as
  Jeffrey MacDonald
  1984
1983
- Heart of Steel
  as
  Lee
  1983

Gary Cole

Biography

Cast Credits

The Bob's Burgers Movie

Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness

Darkness Falls

Batman: Death in the Family

Trolls: TrollsTopia

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown

Small Crimes

The Good Fight

Big Mouth

Big Mouth

Room 104

Big Mouth

Big Mouth

Everyday Miracles

Christmas Eve

Divine Access

We Bare Bears

Mr. Robinson

F is for Family

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Date and Switch

Tammy

The Town that Dreaded Sundown

The Tom and Jerry Show

Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero

Vamp U

Rick and Morty

An Officer and a Murderer

Veep

Chicago Fire

The Legend of Korra

The Legend of Korra

Hop

The Last Rites of Joe May

Ricochet

The Chicago 8

Bob's Burgers

Suits

Unforgettable

Hart of Dixie

Batman: Under the Red Hood

The Joneses

DC Showcase: The Spectre

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection

Pound Puppies

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated

The Good Guys

A Good Funeral

Extract

The Great Debate

Archer

The Good Wife

NCIS: Los Angeles

Pineapple Express

Forever Strong

Conspiracy

The Penguins of Madagascar

True Blood

Breach

American Pastime

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning

My Wife Is Retarded

Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover

Chuck

Phineas and Ferb

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Shark

Psych

30 Rock