Gary Cole

Gary Cole is an American television, film and voice-over actor.¹ He is cast in the role of drug lord Ted Jones in the 2008 comedy Pineapple Express.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Gary M. Cole²
2. Born: September 20, 1956³
3. Birth place: Park Ridge, Illinois³
4. Alma mater: Illinois State University⁴
5. Spouse: Teddi Siddall⁴
6. Children: one daughter, Mary, who has an autism spectrum disorder⁵

Experience

Gary Cole's first theatrical experience was as Snoopy in a high school performance of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He founded a theatrical company, The Remains Theatre Ensemble, after graduating from college with a degree in theater. His stage experiences led to both television and voice-over work, in shows such as The West Wing, Desperate Housewives and Family Guy. Cole's film debut came in 1985 with a bit part in To Live and Die in L.A. He's since performed in a number of movies, including the role of Mike Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie⁶

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