Gary Cole

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Characters played by Gary Cole

Mayor Fred Jones Sr. — Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010)

Fred's father and the town mayor. He opposes the kids' investigations because debunking the supernatural threatens Crystal Cove's lucrative tourist industry.

Commissioner — The Penguins of Madagascar (2008)

Minor official figure appearing briefly.

Kent Davison — Veep (2012)

Serves as a political strategist added to Meyer's presidential team. Provides strategic guidance for her campaign and administration.

Henry O'Hare — Hop (2011)

Henry O'Hare is Fred's father and part of Fred's family. He becomes angry when Fred and E.B. upstage Alex's Easter pageant, but he later reconciles with Fred after Fred returns from the Easter Island adventure. His reconciliation helps complete Fred's personal arc.

Rafe (voice) — Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017)

Tawny's neighbor and website designer who secretly works for the Black Rattler Land Company. He orchestrates the ghost attacks to devalue local properties, hides Sheriff Carmichael's diary to maintain the false legend, steals Shaggy's prize money, and attempts to flee in a stagecoach before being arrested.

Sgt. Bosco — The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)

A police sergeant who is questioned by the Belcher children during their investigation into the murder of Cotton Candy Dan.

Martin Savide — The Ring Two (2005)

Gallery owner and artist who becomes entangled in the supernatural events.

Ted — Pineapple Express (2008)

A ruthless local drug lord who murders a rival gangster alongside corrupt officer Carol Brazier. After identifying the Pineapple Express strain in Dale roach, he orders his henchmen to hunt down Dale, Saul, and the dealer Red. He kidnaps Saul and plans to execute both fugitives before being killed by a bomb detonated by the attacking Korean drug gang.

Bill Lumbergh — Office Space (1999)

The tedious and callous vice president of Initech. He is a micromanager who frequently humiliates employees like Milton and forces Peter to work weekends. He represents the frustrating corporate management that drives the main characters to rebel and embezzle funds.

Reese Bobby — Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

Reese Bobby is Ricky Bobby's absent father, who appears only once during Ricky's childhood before returning during his son's personal collapse. He originally tells Ricky that being first is everything, but later admits the advice was nonsense because he was high on drugs. He uses bizarre methods to restore Ricky's confidence, then congratulates him after the final race.

Bill Owens — One Hour Photo (2002)

SavMart store manager. Conducts an audit that uncovers Sy's unauthorized printing of photos over nine years, leading to Sy's termination. After receiving inappropriate photos of his daughter from Yoshi, he reports the matter to the police.

Baxter — A Simple Plan (1998)

Baxter poses as an FBI agent while secretly being one of the kidnappers connected to the ransom money. He searches for the plane and the cash, kills Carl when Carl finds the wreck, and demands that Hank retrieve the money. Hank instead shoots Baxter after recovering the cash from the plane.

Career Overview

Gary Cole has 153 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently The Brady Bunch Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Tom and Jerry Show, Veep, Crusade. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
153
Birth Date
1956-09-20 00:00:00
Birth Place
Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q315864), public domain (CC0).