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Gary Cole - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 20, 1956 |
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| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | Park Ridge, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Gary Cole's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Performances in 'Office Space', 'Veep', 'The West Wing', and 'Talladega Nights' |
Intro
Gary Cole is an American actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and voice acting. He gained critical acclaim for his roles in 'Office Space', 'Veep', 'The West Wing', and for voicing various characters in animated series.
Early Life & Background
Gary Cole was born in Park Ridge, Illinois, and raised in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. He attended Illinois State University, where he studied theater and began his acting career with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Bill Lumbergh in the cult classic film 'Office Space' (1999)
- Starred as Kent Davison on HBO's 'Veep'
- Played Vice President Bob Russell on 'The West Wing'
- Appeared in 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'
- Provided voice work for characters such as Harvey Birdman in 'Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'
Trivia
- Gary Cole's breakthrough role was in the television miniseries 'Fatal Vision' (1984).
- He has been a regular or recurring cast member on numerous TV series, including 'Family Guy' and 'NCIS'.
- Cole was inducted into the Illinois State University College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Gary Cole?
Gary Cole is 69 years old.
When was Gary Cole born?
Gary Cole was born the 20 September 1956.
Where is Gary Cole from?
Park Ridge, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 20th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 20, 1956, Tom Gastall, a 24-year-old catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, died when the ERCO Ercoupe aircraft he was piloting crashed into the Chesapeake Bay. He had taken off from Easton, Maryland, and radioed the control tower reporting engine trouble before the crash. His body was found five days later off Riviera Beach, Maryland.
- Day of the week: September 20th, 1956 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day
- #1 UK song: Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day
- Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille
Check the link for more news and curiosities on September 20th, 1956.