
Cole Hauser
ActingAbout Cole Hauser
Cole Kenneth Hauser (born March 22, 1975) is an American film and television actor. He's best known for his movie roles as Col. Stevens in Transcendence, Roma in Olympus Has Fallen, Mike Collins in A Good Day to Die Hard, William Cartwright in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, Lupus Grobowski in The Break-up, Carter Verone in 2 Fast 2 Furious, James 'Red' Atkins in Tears of the Sun, Staff Sgt. Vic Bedford in Hart's War, William Johns in Pitch Black, Billy McBride in Good Will Hunting, Benny O'Donnell in Dazed and Confused, and Jack Connors in School Ties. His best known TV roles are as Rip Wheeler on Paramount TV's western drama Yellowstone, Charlie Siringo on Lifetime TV's The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, Ethan Kelly on Audience Network's drama Rogue, US Marshall Jimmy Godfrey on NBC's drama Chase, and Officer Randy Willitz on ABC's police drama High Incident. His paternal grandfather was Dwight Hauser, a screenwriter, actor and film producer. His maternal grandfather was Milton Sperling, a screenwriter and film producer for 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros. His great-grandfather was Harry Warner, who was a studio executive, one of the founders of Warner Bros.(with his 3 younger brothers), and a major contributor to the development of the film industry.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Cole Hauser reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Cole Hauser's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Cole Hauser remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good Will Hunting, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Cole Hauser Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Cole Hauser's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cole Hauser.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dead Man's Hand | Marshal Roy McCutchen | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Ritual Killer | Detective Lucas Boyd | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Minute You Wake Up Dead | Jason | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Panama | James Becker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Last Champion | John Wright | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Running with the Devil | The Executioner | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Acts of Violence | Deklan | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jarhead 2: Field of Fire | Fox | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Transcendence | Colonel Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Dead Drop | Dwight | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Assassins Run | Roman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Olympus Has Fallen | Roma | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | A Good Day to Die Hard | Mike Collins | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Good Morning, Killer | Andrew Berringer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Hit List | Allan Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Like Dandelion Dust | Jack Campbell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys | William Cartwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tortured | Kevin | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Tower | Sean Castleman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Stone Angel | Young Bram | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Break-Up | Lupus Grobowski | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dirty | Lieutenant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Cave | Jack McAllister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Paparazzi | Bo Laramie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | 2 Fast 2 Furious | Carter Verone | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Tears of the Sun | James 'Red' Atkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | White Oleander | Ray | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hart's War | Staff Sgt. Vic W. Bedford | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Tigerland | Staff Sgt. Cota | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Shot at Glory | Kelsey O'Brian | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Pitch Black | William J. Johns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Hi-Lo Country | Little Boy Matson | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Scotch and Milk | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Good Will Hunting | Billy McBride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | All Over Me | Mark | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Higher Learning | Scott Moss | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Frame-Up II: The Cover-Up | Cal | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Gang Boys | Bentz | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Dazed and Confused | Benny | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | School Ties | Jack Connors | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Prom | Stacker | Hit | Similar → |
Cole Hauser - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Cole Hauser?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cole Hauser is "Good Will Hunting" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Cole Hauser acted in?
Cole Hauser has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Cole Hauser?
Other notable films include "Dazed and Confused", "White Oleander", and "The Prom".




