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.
Filmography
all 174
Movies 91
TV Shows 83
Voice 27
self 6
Mark Felt
White House Plumbers (2023)
TV
Gordon Novel
Waco: The Aftermath (2023)
TV
President Nixon (voice)
Agent Elvis (2023)
TV
Lamont (voice) / Lamont / General Meeting (voice)
Velma (2023)
TV
Mattison (voice)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe (2022)
Movie
Sergeant Bosco
The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
Movie
9.33
Brett's father (voice)
Inside Job (2021)
TV
Alden Parker
NCIS: Hawai'i (2021)
TV
1
Dirk Chunley (voice)
Q-Force (2021)
TV
Elwin Kreb (voice)
The Great North (2021)
TV
9
Sky Toronto (voice)
Trolls: TrollsTopia (2020)
TV
9
Two-Face
Batman: Death in the Family (2020)
Movie
3
Leonardo da Vinci (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)
TV
Self
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
Movie
Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)
Movie
Mark Witver
Darkness Falls (2020)
Movie
Man
Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire (2019)
Movie
Harrison Jackson
mixed-ish (2019)
TV
6.94
Don Kitch
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
Movie
4
The Inspector (voice)
Love, Death & Robots (2019)
TV
6.87
Gerard
Under the Eiffel Tower (2019)
Movie
Freddy
Fam (2019)
TV
7.5
Self
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize (2018)
Movie
Harvey Birdman
Harvey Birdman, Attorney General (2018)
Movie
Mr. Wallace
Seven in Heaven (2018)
Movie
Ron
Blockers (2018)
Movie
6.86
Andrew's Father (voice) / Edward MacDell (voice) / Matthew's Father (voice)
Big Mouth (2017)
TV
7.53
Chip Crawford
Room 104 (2017)
TV
6
Lieutenant Pleasant
Small Crimes (2017)
Movie
5.5
Kurt McVeigh
The Good Fight (2017)
TV
4.33
Rafe
Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017)
Movie
5.31
Black Adam (voice)
Justice League Action (2016)
TV
3.5
Aviator
Hot Air (2016)
Movie
Self
The $100,000 Pyramid (2016)
TV
Self - Panelist
To Tell the Truth (2016)
TV
Stan Greggory
The Bronze (2016)
Movie
James Green
Mercy Street (2016)
TV
Professor Everett Lamereau
Angie Tribeca (2016)
TV
6
Dr. Roberts
Christmas Eve (2015)
Movie
CEO (voice)
We Bare Bears (2015)
TV
8.5
Reverend Guy Roy Davis
Divine Access (2015)
Movie
Clay Peaks
Everyday Miracles (2015)
Movie
Brock Zero
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero (2014)
TV
9.5
Chief Deputy Tillman
The Town that Dreaded Sundown (2014)
Movie
4
Earl
Tammy (2014)
Movie
7
Narrator (voice)
The Tom and Jerry Show (2014)
TV
8
Dwayne
Date and Switch (2014)
Movie
Alien Doctor (voice)
Rick and Morty (2013)
TV
7.2
Commisioner Brogan
Paranormal Roommates (2013)
Movie
Arthur Levine
Vamp U (2013)
Movie
Chief Grissom
Chicago Fire (2012)
TV
6.89
Colonel Russell Williams
An Officer and a Murderer (2012)
Movie
Kent Davison
Veep (2012)
TV
7
Judge Cato Laird
Ricochet (2011)
Movie
Lenny
The Last Rites of Joe May (2011)
Movie
6.75
Clay Tendler
Unforgettable (2011)
TV
5
Cameron Dennis
Suits (2011)
TV
7.16
Bill Kunstler
The Chicago 8 (2011)
Movie
Henry O'Hare
Hop (2011)
Movie
5.84
Sergeant Bosco (voice)
Bob's Burgers (2011)
TV
8.56
Jim Corrigan
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)
Movie
6.22
Jim Corrigan
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection (2010)
Movie
Slick (voice)
Pound Puppies (2010)
TV
9
Bobo
Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)
Movie
9
Mayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice) / Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice) / Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice) / Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice) / Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010)
TV
6.57
Larry Symonds
The Joneses (2010)
Movie
Mr. Yankovic
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2010)
Movie
Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice)
DC Showcase: The Spectre (2010)
Movie
Kurt McVeigh
The Good Wife (2009)
TV
6.01
Alden Parker
NCIS: Los Angeles (2009)
TV
7.09
Special Agent Hawley (voice)
Archer (2009)
TV
6.4
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Extract (2009)
Movie
1
The Great Debate (2009)
TV
Stan Talmadge
A Good Funeral (2009)
Movie
Commissioner (voice)
The Penguins of Madagascar (2008)
TV
9
Coach Larry Gelwix
Forever Strong (2008)
Movie
Earl Stackhouse
True Blood (2008)
TV
6.06
Ted Jones
Pineapple Express (2008)
Movie
5.78
Davis Durham
The Cleaner (2008)
TV
5
Rhodes
Conspiracy (2008)
Movie
Jack Burton
Chuck (2007)
TV
6.24
Principal Lang (voice)
Phineas and Ferb (2007)
TV
7.17
Billy Burrell
American Pastime (2007)
Movie
The Balladeer (voice)
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)
Movie
6.4
Doctor Heichman
My Wife Is Retarded (2007)
Movie
Rich Garces
Breach (2007)
Movie
3.5
Roger
30 Rock (2006)
TV
6.1
Shark (2006)
TV
7
Reese Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Movie
6.5
Cameron Lutz
Psych (2006)
TV
6.27
Mr. Matthews
Cry_Wolf (2005)
Movie
6.1
Brad Redding
Supernatural (2005)
TV
6.63
Wallace
Mozart and the Whale (2005)
Movie
Lieutenant Conrad Rose
Wanted (2005)
TV
Major Edward Dorcet
The Closer (2005)
TV
7.25
Dr. Possible
Kim Possible: So the Drama (2005)
Movie
5.67
Martin Savide
The Ring Two (2005)
Movie
5.49
Ted Robinson (voice)
American Dad! (2005)
TV
6.24
Numb3rs (2005)
TV
5.13
Wayne Davis
Desperate Housewives (2004)
TV
8.75
Jerry "Dagger" Harden
Pop Rocks (2004)
Movie
Entourage (2004)
TV
6.09
Cotton McKnight
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Movie
8.5
Henry Futch
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
Movie
6
Dr. Possible (Dad)
Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time (2003)
Movie
5
Richard Shaw
Arrested Development (2003)
TV
5.88
Karen Sisco (2003)
TV
Alden Parker
NCIS (2003)
TV
6.18
Mike Brady
The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002)
Movie
4.9
Carlos
I Spy (2002)
Movie
6
Johnny Scanlon
Hack (2002)
TV
William 'Bill' Davis
Family Affair (2002)
TV
Bill Owens
One Hour Photo (2002)
Movie
2.67
Dexter Larson
Monk (2002)
TV
5.76
Dr. James Timothy Possible
Kim Possible (2002)
TV
6.2
Sir
Cadet Kelly (2002)
Movie
5.4
J. Allen Carter
Justice League: Secret Origins (2001)
Movie
J. Allen Carter (voice)
Justice League (2001)
TV
6.09
Avery Hodge
The Rising Place (2001)
Movie
Harvey Birdman
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000)
TV
6
Joe O'Donnell
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
TV
6.07
Chuck
American Adventure (2000)
Movie
David Duncan
The Gift (2000)
Movie
6
Vice President Bob Russell
The West Wing (1999)
TV
5.66
Xander Henry
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV
6.45
Family Law (1999)
TV
Capt. Matthew Gideon
Crusade (1999)
TV
Bill Lumbergh
Office Space (1999)
Movie
6.55
Principal Shepherd (voice) / Reporter (voice) / Mike Brady (voice) / Principal Shepard (voice) / Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice) / Security Guard (voice) / Bill Lumbergh / Priest (voice) / Agent Jessup (voice) / Father O'Leary (voice) / Michael Eisner (voice) / Chairman (voice) / Billy's Father (voice) / James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice) / Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice) / NCIS Fan (voice) / Dr. Franklin (voice) / Warren Fredericks (voice) / Jerry Nelson / Various (voice) / Cop / Coach (voice)
Family Guy (1999)
TV
6.7
Zeta (voice)
Batman Beyond (1999)
TV
6.55
Baxter
A Simple Plan (1998)
Movie
4.78
Jake's Dad
I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
Movie
10
Marty
Kiss the Sky (1998)
Movie
Ed Mitchell
From the Earth to the Moon (1998)
TV
3.5
Richard Simms
Gang Related (1997)
Movie
6
Paul Thomas
Santa Fe (1997)
Movie
Dave
Lies He Told (1997)
Movie
Defense Attorney Solomon Tager / Atty. Brian Seabury
The Practice (1997)
TV
Vance Gilbert (voice)
King of the Hill (1997)
TV
7
Manks
Cyclops, Baby (1997)
Movie
Pete Nash
For My Daughter's Honor (1996)
Movie
Mike Brady
A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
Movie
5.18
Sheriff Lucas Buck
American Gothic (1995)
TV
Detective Ray Venable
The Outer Limits (1995)
TV
6
Mike Brady
The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
Movie
4.97
Maj. Tom O'Neill
Fall from Grace (1994)
Movie
James (segment "The Theatre")
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994)
Movie
Jay Barton
A Time to Heal (1994)
Movie
Luke Parker
Frasier (1993)
TV
5.35
Secret Service Presidential Detail Agent-In-Charge Bill Watts
In the Line of Fire (1993)
Movie
7
John Hearn
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993)
Movie
Larry McAfee
The Switch (1993)
Movie
George Armstrong Custer
Son of the Morning Star (1991)
TV
Tom Pruitt
The Old Man and the Sea (1990)
Movie
Scott Grimes
Those She Left Behind (1989)
Movie
Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian
Midnight Caller (1988)
TV
6
Jack Holtz
Echoes in the Darkness (1987)
Movie
Jack Holtz
Echoes in the Darkness (1987)
TV
Dr. Hayward
Vital Signs (1986)
Movie
Man Chased (uncredited)
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Movie
6
The Twilight Zone (1985)
TV
7
Manny
First Steps (1985)
Movie
Alan McClafferty
Moonlighting (1985)
TV
5.99
Man with Christmas Tree
A Matter of Principle (1984)
Movie
Capt. Jeffrey MacDonald, MD
Fatal Vision (1984)
TV
Miami Vice (1984)
TV
7
Lee
Heart of Steel (1983)
Movie
Scott Grimes
Those She Left Behind
TV
Martin Amberson
Company Town
Movie
Self
War Unfolding
Movie
Chief Inspector Bob McKinnon
The List
Movie
Martin Amberson
Company Town
TV
Dean West
Good Behavior
TV
Roy Franks
Criminology 101
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.55
Based on 8.18 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1983
1999
2007
2001
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1956-09-20 (67 years old)
Birth PlacePark Ridge, United States of America
SpouseTeddi Siddall
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesStudio City, United States of America
Also Known AsGary Michael Cole
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