Biography
Who is Cole Hauser?
Family background and early years
Cole Hauser Kenneth Hauser was born in Santa Barbara, California. He comes from a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry. His father is actor Wings Hauser, and his mother is Cass Warner, who established the Warner Sisters production company. His maternal great-grandfather was Harry Warner, a co-founder of the historic Warner Bros. Studio. His maternal grandfather was screenwriter and producer Milton Sperling.
His parents ended their marriage in 1977. During his childhood, his mother relocated the family several times, living in Oregon, Florida, and eventually returning to Santa Barbara. Cole did not see his father for many years until he reached age fifteen. At that point, he lived with his father for a year, during which time he received instruction on the process of auditioning for roles.
Early film career and major roles
He made his professional film debut in the 1992 movie School Ties, which featured an ensemble cast of emerging young actors. Following this, he appeared in the Richard Linklater film Dazed and Confused. In 1995, he portrayed a skinhead group leader in John Singleton's film Higher Learning.
His career continued with appearances alongside high-profile actors in several successful projects. He acted in Good Will Hunting in 1997, reuniting with friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. In 2000, he took on the role of William J. Johns in the science fiction film Pitch Black and provided the character's voice for the related video game. He received a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his work in the 2000 film Tigerland.
Television work and Yellowstone
Cole has been active in the television industry for many years. He appeared as Officer Randy Willitz in the crime series High Incident. In 2007, he starred in the FOX series K-Ville alongside Anthony Anderson, though the show ended after ten episodes. He also portrayed Ethan Kelly in the police drama Rogue.
His most prominent television role began in 2018 when he joined the cast of the Paramount Network western series Yellowstone. He plays the character Rip Wheeler, a ranch hand and enforcer. This role has continued through the show's run. He is also credited in the related series Dutton Ranch.
Personal life
Cole is married to Cynthia Daniel. She is a former actress and photographer who is remembered for her role as Elizabeth Wakefield in the 1990s series Sweet Valley High. The couple began dating in the 1990s and married in 2006. Together, they have three children.
Birthday and age
Cole Hauser was born on March 22, 1975, which makes Cole 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Cole shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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