Gary Cole
Known for acting · Born 20 September 1956 · 70 · Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
183 credits
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
Family Guy
1999
NCIS
2003
The Tom and Jerry Show
2014
Pineapple Express
2008
Veep
2012
Kim Possible
2002
Chicago Fire
2012
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
2000
The West Wing
1999
Bob's Burgers
2011
Cadet Kelly
2002
Acting (183)
2024A Man on the InsideBrad Vinick · 4 episodesSeries
2024NCISverse: The First 1,000SelfFilm
2024Behind the LinesSelfFilm
2023VelmaLamont (voice) · 12 episodes, Lamont / General Meeting (voice)Series
2023White House PlumbersMark FeltSeries
2023Agent ElvisPresident Nixon (voice)Series
2023Waco: The AftermathGordon Novel · 5 episodesSeries
2023KrapopolisValley King (voice)Series
2022The Bob's Burgers MovieSgt. Bosco (voice)Film
2022Beavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseMattison (voice)Film
2021Inside JobBrett's father (voice), Sitcom Dad / Male Cop (voice)Series
2021NCIS: HawaiʻiAlden Parker · 3 episodesSeries
2021Q-ForceDirk Chunley (voice) · 10 episodesSeries
2021The Great NorthElwin Kreb (voice)Series
2020DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the FamilyTwo-Face / Commissioner James Gordon / Reporter 4 (voice)Film
2020Star Trek: Lower DecksLeonardo da Vinci (voice)Series
2020Trolls: TrollsTopiaSky Toronto (voice) · 5 episodesSeries
2020Darkness FallsMark WitverFilm
2020Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessSelfFilm
2020Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and CampSelfFilm
2019Love, Death & RobotsThe Inspector (voice)Series
2019The Art of Racing in the RainDon KitchFilm
2019FamFreddy · 7 episodesSeries
2019Marvel Rising: Playing with FireInvisibilio (voice)Film
2019mixed-ishHarrison Johnson · 36 episodesSeries
2019Under the Eiffel TowerGerardFilm
2019Married YoungAaronFilm
2018BlockersRonFilm
2018Unbroken: Path to RedemptionDr. George BaileyFilm
2018Seven in HeavenWallaceFilm
2017Big MouthMatthew's Father (voice), Andrew's Father (voice), Edward MacDell (voice), · 3 episodesSeries
2017The Good FightKurt McVeigh · 24 episodesSeries
2017Small CrimesLieutenant PleasantFilm
2017Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's ShowdownRafe (voice)Film
2017Room 104Chip CrawfordSeries
2016The BronzeStan GreggoryFilm
2016Angie TribecaProfessor Everett LamereauSeries
2016Justice League ActionBlack Adam (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2016Mercy StreetJames Green, Sr. · 12 episodesSeries
2016To Tell the TruthSelf - PanelistSeries
2016The $100,000 PyramidSelfSeries
2016Hot AirAviatorFilm
2015We Bare BearsCEO (voice)Series
2015F is for FamilyRoger Dunbarton (voice) · 6 episodesSeries
2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelfSeries
2015Christmas EveDr. RobertsFilm
2015Mr. RobinsonNeville RexSeries
2015Divine AccessReverend Guy Roy DavisFilm
2015Everyday MiraclesClay PeakesFilm
2014TammyEarlFilm
2014The Town that Dreaded SundownChief Deputy TillmanFilm
2014Date and SwitchDwayneFilm
2014The Tom and Jerry ShowNarrator (voice) · 325 episodesSeries
2014Penn Zero: Part-Time HeroBrock (voice) · 61 episodesSeries
2014Market HoursManagerFilm
2013Rick and MortyAlien Doctor (voice)Series
2013Vamp UArthur LevineFilm
2012Chicago FireChief Grissom · 13 episodesSeries
2012The Legend of KorraDai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice), Dai Li Sergeant (voice)Series
2012VeepKent Davison · 55 episodesSeries
2012An Officer and a MurdererRussell WilliamsFilm
2011SuitsCameron Dennis · 10 episodesSeries
2011HopHenry O'HareFilm
2011Bob's BurgersSergeant Bosco (voice) · 12 episodesSeries
2011UnforgettableClay TendlerSeries
2011Hart of DixieDr. Ethan Hart · 2 episodesSeries
2011The Last Rites of Joe MayLennyFilm
2011RicochetJudge Cato LairdFilm
2011The Chicago 8Bill KunstlerFilm
2010Batman: Under the Red HoodBobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice)Film
2010Scooby-Doo! Mystery IncorporatedMayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice), Mayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice) · 19 episodes, Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice), Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice), Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice)Series
2010The JonesesLarry SymondsFilm
2010DC Showcase: The SpectreJim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice)Film
2010The Good GuysFrank Savage · 2 episodesSeries
2010DC Showcase Original Shorts CollectionJim Corrigan / The Spectre (segment "The Spectre") (voice)Film
2010Weird: The Al Yankovic StoryMr. YankovicFilm
2010Pound PuppiesSlick (voice)Series
2009ArcherSpecial Agent Hawley (voice) · 6 episodesSeries
2009NCIS: Los AngelesAlden ParkerSeries
2009The Good WifeKurt McVeigh · 14 episodesSeries
2009ExtractBar Patron (uncredited)Film
2009A Good FuneralStan TalmadgeFilm
2009The Great Debate · 6 episodesSeries
2008Pineapple ExpressTedFilm
2008True BloodEarl StackhouseSeries
2008The Penguins of MadagascarCommissioner (voice)Series
2008Forever StrongCoach Larry GelwixFilm
2008ConspiracyRhodesFilm
2008Good BehaviorDean WestFilm
2007ChuckJack Burton · 2 episodesSeries
2007Phineas and FerbPrincipal Lang (voice)Series
2007BreachRich GarcesFilm
2007The Dukes of Hazzard: The BeginningBalladeerFilm
2007My Wife Is RetardedDr. HeichmannFilm
2007American PastimeBilly BurrellFilm
2006Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky BobbyReese BobbyFilm
2006PsychCameron LuntzSeries
200630 RockRogerSeries
2006SharkChristian ChambersSeries
2005SupernaturalBrad ReddingSeries
2005The Ring TwoMartin SavideFilm
2005American Dad!Ted Robinson (voice) · 2 episodesSeries
2005Cry_WolfMr. MatthewsFilm
2005Numb3rsShepard CraterSeries
2005The CloserMajor Edward DorcetSeries
2005Kim Possible Movie: So the DramaDr. Possible (voice)Film
2005Mozart and the WhaleWallaceFilm
2005WantedConrad Rose · 13 episodesSeries
2004DodgeBall: A True Underdog StoryCotton McKnightFilm
2004Desperate HousewivesWayne Davis · 6 episodesSeries
2004EntourageAndrew Klein · 12 episodesSeries
2004Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Henry FutchFilm
2004The Venture Bros.Professor Von Helping (voice)Series
2004Pop RocksJerry "Dagger" HardenFilm
2003NCISAlden Parker · 96 episodesSeries
2003Arrested DevelopmentRichard ShawSeries
2003Kim Possible: A Sitch in TimeDr. Possible (Dad) (voice)Film
2003Karen SiscoSeries
2003Criminology 101Roy FranksFilm
2002One Hour PhotoBill OwensFilm
2002MonkDexter LarsonSeries
2002I SpyCarlosFilm
2002Cadet KellySirFilm
2002Kim PossibleDr. James Possible (voice) · 42 episodes, Additional Voices (voice), Dr. James Possible / Fashion Show Announcer (voice), Dr. James Possible / Cab Driver (voice)Series
2002The Brady Bunch in the White HouseMike BradyFilm
2002HackJohnny ScanlonSeries
2002Family AffairBill Davis · 15 episodesSeries
2001Justice LeagueJ. Allen Carter (voice)Series
2001Justice League: Secret OriginsJ. Allen Carter (voice)Film
2001Project GreenlightSelfSeries
2001The Rising PlaceAvery HodgeFilm
2000The GiftDavid DuncanFilm
2000Curb Your EnthusiasmJoe O'DonnellSeries
2000Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawHarvey Birdman (voice) · 39 episodes, Judge Hiram Mightor (voice) · 5 episodesSeries
2000American AdventureChuckFilm
1999Family GuyBill Lumbergh / Priest (voice), NCIS Fan (voice), Father O'Leary (voice), Billy's Father (voice), Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice), Jerry Nelson / Various (voice), Chairman (voice), Michael Eisner (voice), Principal Shepard (voice) · 2 episodes, Warren Fredericks (voice), Cop / Coach (voice), James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice), Dr. Franklin (voice), Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice), Security Guard (voice), Mike Brady (voice) · 4 episodes, Principal Shepherd (voice) · 70 episodes, Reporter (voice) · 4 episodes, Principal Shepherd(voice)Series
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitXander HenrySeries
1999Office SpaceBill LumberghFilm
1999Batman BeyondZeta (voice)Series
1999The West WingBob Russell · 22 episodesSeries
1999CrusadeMatthew Gideon · 13 episodesSeries
1999Family LawAlanSeries
1998A Simple PlanBaxterFilm
1998I'll Be Home for ChristmasJake's DadFilm
1998From the Earth to the MoonEd MitchellSeries
1998Kiss the SkyMartyFilm
1997King of the HillVance Gilbert (voice)Series
1997Gang RelatedRichard SimmsFilm
1997The PracticeDefense Attorney Solomon Tager · 2 episodes, Atty. Brian SeaburySeries
1997Santa FePaul ThomasFilm
1997Lies He ToldDaveFilm
1997Cyclops, BabyManksFilm
1996A Very Brady SequelMike BradyFilm
1996For My Daughter's HonorPete NashFilm
1995The Brady Bunch MovieMike BradyFilm
1995The Outer LimitsDetective Ray VenableSeries
1995American GothicSheriff Lucas Buck · 18 episodesSeries
1994Touched by an AngelCharlie RadcliffSeries
1994The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsJames (segment "The Theatre")Film
1994A Time to HealJay BartonFilm
1994Fall from GraceMaj. Tom O'NeillFilm
1993In the Line of FireBill WattsFilm
1993FrasierLuke ParkerSeries
1993When Love Kills: The Seduction of John HearnJohn HearnFilm
1993The SwitchLarry McAfeeFilm
1991Son of the Morning StarGeorge Armstrong Custer · 2 episodesSeries
1990The Old Man and the SeaTom PruittFilm
1989Those She Left BehindScott GrimesFilm
1988Midnight CallerJack 'Nighthawk' Killian · 61 episodesSeries
1987Echoes in the DarknessJack HoltzFilm
1987Echoes in the DarknessJack Holtz · 2 episodesSeries
1986LucasAssistant CoachFilm
1986Vital SignsDr. HaywardFilm
1985To Live and Die in L.A.Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)Film
1985MoonlightingAlan McClaffertySeries
1985The Twilight ZoneDaniel Gaddis (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul")Series
1985First StepsMannyFilm
1984Miami ViceJackson CraneSeries
1984Fatal VisionJeffrey MacDonald · 2 episodesSeries
1984A Matter of PrincipleMan with Christmas TreeFilm
1983Heart of SteelLeeFilm
1982American PlayhouseMan with Xmas TreeSeries
—Company TownMartin AmbersonSeries