Gary Cole

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Characters played by Gary Cole

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.

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.

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.

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.

David Duncan — The Gift (2000)

David Duncan is the prosecutor who handles Donnie Barksdale's case after Donnie is accused of murdering Jessica King. When Annie Wilson receives visions proving Donnie's innocence, she asks David to reopen the case and pressures him by threatening to reveal the affair with Jessica that Annie witnessed.

Martin Savide — The Ring Two (2005)

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

Sir — Cadet Kelly (2002)

Sir is Kelly’s new stepfather, Brigadier General Joe Maxwell, who becomes Commandant of George Washington Military Academy. He disciplines Kelly after her cadet-court conviction, but also recognizes her distress when her father is missing and takes her to find him. His embrace after the rescue helps Kelly see him as a caring father figure.

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.

Richard Simms — Gang Related (1997)

Hudd's partner in the DEA, who visits the precinct to investigate Hudd's murder. His inquiry alerts Divinci and Rodriguez that their victim was not merely a narcotics runner but a deep-cover federal agent, motivating them to find someone to frame.

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.

Larry Symonds — The Joneses (2010)

A neighbor and Steve's closest friend in the community. Reveals he is facing severe financial ruin due to overextended credit. His subsequent suicide over the debts serves as the primary catalyst for Steve's moral awakening and the eventual exposure of the Joneses' cover.

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
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).