Cole Kenneth Hauser

Basic Information:

• Name: Cole Kenneth Hauser

• Date of Birth: March 22, 1975

• Nationality: American

• Profession: Actor

• Social Media Links: Not publicly available​

Biography

Cole Kenneth Hauser was born in Santa Barbara, California, into a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry. His mother, Cass Warner, founded the film production company Warner Sisters, and his father, Wings Hauser, is an actor. His maternal great-grandfather was Harry Warner, a founding partner of Warner Bros.

After his parents' divorce when he was two, Hauser moved frequently with his mother and siblings. At 15, he reconnected with his father, who introduced him to the world of acting. Hauser's passion for performance led him to leave high school at 16 to pursue acting full-time.

He made his film debut in "School Ties" (1992) and gained recognition with roles in "Dazed and Confused" (1993) and "Higher Learning" (1995). His portrayal of Rip Wheeler in the television series "Yellowstone" (2018–present) has been particularly acclaimed.

Career Timeline

• 1992: Film debut in "School Ties"

• 1993: Appeared in "Dazed and Confused"

• 1995: Featured in "Higher Learning"

• 2000: Starred in "Pitch Black"

• 2002: Played a role in "2 Fast 2 Furious"

• 2013–2017: Lead role in TV series "Rogue"

• 2018–present: Portrays Rip Wheeler in "Yellowstone"​

Achievements

• Awards & Recognition:

  • Nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for "Tigerland" (2001)

  • Won Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male (2003)

  • Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for "Yellowstone" (2022)​

• Philanthropic Work:

  • Serves on the board of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, supporting families of fallen service members.

  • Initiated a campaign providing free coffee care packages to military spouses for Mother's Day through his brand, Free Rein Coffee.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases:

• "I think, when you first get into the business, you're excited about going down the line and seeing what that's like."

• "When I was growing up, I never really knew my father. I didn't get to know my father until I was about 14 years old."

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