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Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser is an American actor known for film roles in *School Ties*, *Dazed and Confused*, *Good Will Hunting*, *2 Fast 2 Furious*, and *Tigerland*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Cole Hauser is an American actor known for his film and television roles, most notably as Rip Wheeler in the series *Yellowstone*.

What it is

Cole Hauser is an actor with a career spanning over three decades. He has appeared in major films such as *School Ties*, *Good Will Hunting*, and *2 Fast 2 Furious*, and is widely recognized for his role in the western drama *Yellowstone*.

Key details

Born in Santa Barbara, California, on March 22, 1975, Hauser began acting in 1992. His film credits include *Dazed and Confused*, *Pitch Black*, *Tigerland*, and *Olympus Has Fallen*. On television, his breakout role is Rip Wheeler in *Yellowstone*. He is the son of actor Wings Hauser and has family ties to the Warner Brothers founding family.

Why it matters

Hauser's work in *Yellowstone* has made him a household name in modern television, while his earlier film roles contributed to iconic 1990s and 2000s cinema. His career illustrates the transition from supporting film roles to leading television stardom.

In short

  • Cole Hauser is best known for playing Rip Wheeler in *Yellowstone*.
  • He has appeared in films like *Good Will Hunting* and *2 Fast 2 Furious*.
  • His acting career began in 1992 with *School Ties*.
  • He was born in Santa Barbara, California, in 1975.

Quick questions

Who is Cole Hauser?
Cole Hauser is an American actor known for his film and television roles, especially in *Yellowstone*.
What is Cole Hauser best known for?
He is best known for playing Rip Wheeler in the western drama series *Yellowstone*.
When was Cole Hauser born?
He was born on March 22, 1975.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole_Hauser
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupation, and major film roles.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/cole_hauser
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and summary of notable film roles.
  3. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/cole-hauser/credits/3000054701/
    Supports: Film and television credits, including *Yellowstone*.
  4. Tribute.ca — https://www.tribute.ca/people/biography/cole-hauser/4070/
    Supports: Biographical background and early career details.