Cole Hauser

Biography

Cole Kenneth Hauser, born on March 22, 1975, is a prominent American actor celebrated for his impactful performances in both film and television. He has garnered recognition for his diverse roles in notable films such as Col. Stevens in *Transcendence*, Roma in *Olympus Has Fallen*, and Mike Collins in *A Good Day to Die Hard*. His filmography also includes memorable characters like William Cartwright in Tyler Perry's *The Family That Preys*, Carter Verone in *2 Fast 2 Furious*, and Staff Sgt. Vic Bedford in *Hart's War*. Hauser's early work includes performances in *Good Will Hunting* as Billy McBride and *Dazed and Confused* as Benny O'Donnell.

On the small screen, Hauser is perhaps most widely recognized for his role as Rip Wheeler in the acclaimed Paramount Network series *Yellowstone*, where he has become a fan favorite. His television credits also include Charlie Siringo in *The Lizzie Borden Chronicles*, Ethan Kelly in *Rogue*, US Marshal Jimmy Godfrey in *Chase*, and Officer Randy Willitz in *High Incident*.

Cole Hauser hails from a rich lineage in the entertainment industry; his paternal grandfather, Dwight Hauser, was a screenwriter and actor, while his maternal grandfather, Milton Sperling, worked as a screenwriter and producer for major studios. His great-grandfather, Harry Warner, co-founded Warner Bros. and significantly influenced the film industry’s evolution.