Gary Michael Cole (born September 20, 1956) is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his supporting roles in numerous television and film productions such as Jack "Nighthawk" Killian in Midnight Caller or as Bill Lumbergh in Office Space. In 1984, he played the lead role of Green Beret Army Officer Jeffrey MacDonald, along with Karl Malden and Eva Marie Saint, in the true crime TV mini-series Fatal Vision, based on the book of the same name. Based on the real-life murders of the wife and daughters of U.S. Army officer Jeffrey R. MacDonald at Fort Bragg in 1970. He landed the lead role on NCIS in 2021, taking over as the team's supervisor.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe Mattison (voice)
The Bob's Burgers Movie Sgt. Bosco (voice)
DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family Two-Face / Commissioner James Gordon / Reporter 4 (voice)
Darkness Falls Mark Witver
Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire Invisibilio (voice)
Married Young Aaron
The Art of Racing in the Rain Don Kitch
Veep Kent Davison
Under the Eiffel Tower Gerard
Seven in Heaven Wallace
Unbroken: Path to Redemption Dr. George Bailey
Blockers Ron
Small Crimes Lieutenant Pleasant
Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown Rafe (voice)
Hot Air Aviator
The Bronze Stan Greggory
Christmas Eve Dr. Roberts
Divine Access Reverend Guy Roy Davis
Everyday Miracles Clay Peakes
The Town that Dreaded Sundown Chief Deputy Tillman
Tammy Earl
Date and Switch Dwayne
Vamp U Arthur Levine
An Officer and a Murderer Russell Williams
Ricochet Judge Cato Laird
The Last Rites of Joe May Lenny
The Chicago 8 Bill Kunstler
Hop Henry O'Hare
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (segment "The Spectre") (voice)
Batman: Under the Red Hood Bobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice)
The Joneses Larry Symonds
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Mr. Yankovic
DC Showcase: The Spectre Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice)
Extract Bar Patron (uncredited)
A Good Funeral Stan Talmadge
Forever Strong Coach Larry Gelwix
Pineapple Express Ted
Conspiracy Rhodes
American Pastime Billy Burrell
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning The Balladeer (voice)
My Wife Is Retarded Dr. Heichmann
Breach Rich Garces
Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover Captain (voice)
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Reese Bobby
Cry_Wolf Mr. Matthews
Mozart and the Whale Wallace
Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Dr. Possible (voice)
The Ring Two Martin Savide
Pop Rocks Jerry "Dagger" Harden
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story Cotton McKnight
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Henry Futch
Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time Dr. Possible (Dad) (voice)
Criminology 101 Roy Franks
The Brady Bunch in the White House Mike Brady
I Spy Carlos
One Hour Photo Bill Owens
Cadet Kelly Sir
Justice League: Secret Origins J. Allen Carter (voice)
The Rising Place Avery Hodge
The Gift David Duncan
American Adventure Chuck
Office Space Bill Lumbergh
A Simple Plan Baxter
I'll Be Home for Christmas Jake's Dad
Kiss the Sky Marty
Gang Related Richard Simms
Santa Fe Paul Thomas
Lies He Told Dave
Cyclops, Baby Manks
For My Daughter's Honor Pete Nash
A Very Brady Sequel Mike Brady
The Brady Bunch Movie Mike Brady
Fall from Grace Maj. Tom O'Neill
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics James (segment "The Theatre")
A Time to Heal Jay Barton
In the Line of Fire Bill Watts
When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn John Hearn
The Switch Larry McAfee
The Old Man and the Sea Tom Pruitt
Those She Left Behind Scott Grimes
Echoes in the Darkness Jack Holtz
Lucas Assistant Coach
Vital Signs Dr. Hayward
To Live and Die in L.A. Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)
First Steps Manny
A Matter of Principle Man with Christmas Tree
Heart of Steel Lee
A Man on the Inside Brad Vinick · 4 eps
Krapopolis Valley King (voice) · 1 ep
White House Plumbers Mark Felt · 1 ep
Waco: The Aftermath Gordon Novel · 5 eps
Agent Elvis President Nixon (voice) · 1 ep
Velma Lamont (voice) · 12 eps
Velma Lamont / General Meeting (voice) · 1 ep
Inside Job Brett's father (voice) · 1 ep
Inside Job Sitcom Dad / Male Cop (voice) · 1 ep
NCIS: Hawaiʻi Alden Parker · 3 eps
Q-Force Dirk Chunley (voice) · 10 eps
The Great North Elwin Kreb (voice) · 1 ep
Trolls: TrollsTopia Sky Toronto (voice) · 5 eps
Star Trek: Lower Decks Leonardo da Vinci (voice) · 1 ep
mixed-ish Harrison Johnson · 36 eps
Love, Death & Robots The Inspector (voice) · 1 ep
Fam Freddy · 7 eps
Big Mouth 3 eps
Big Mouth Edward MacDell (voice) · 1 ep
Big Mouth Matthew's Father (voice) · 1 ep
Big Mouth Andrew's Father (voice) · 1 ep
Room 104 Chip Crawford · 1 ep
The Good Fight Kurt McVeigh · 24 eps
Justice League Action Black Adam (voice) · 2 eps
Angie Tribeca Professor Everett Lamereau · 1 ep
Mercy Street James Green, Sr. · 12 eps
F is for Family Roger Dunbarton (voice) · 6 eps
We Bare Bears CEO (voice) · 1 ep
Mr. Robinson Neville Rex · 1 ep
Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero Brock (voice) · 61 eps
Rick and Morty Alien Doctor (voice) · 1 ep
Chicago Fire Chief Grissom · 13 eps
Veep Kent Davison · 55 eps
The Legend of Korra Dai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice) · 1 ep
The Legend of Korra Dai Li Sergeant (voice) · 1 ep
Hart of Dixie Dr. Ethan Hart · 2 eps
Unforgettable Clay Tendler · 1 ep
Suits Cameron Dennis · 10 eps
Bob's Burgers Sergeant Bosco (voice) · 12 eps
Pound Puppies Slick (voice) · 1 ep
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice) · 1 ep
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Mayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice) · 19 eps
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice) · 1 ep
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice) · 1 ep
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice) · 1 ep
The Good Guys Frank Savage · 2 eps
The Good Wife Kurt McVeigh · 14 eps
NCIS: Los Angeles Alden Parker · 1 ep
Archer Special Agent Hawley (voice) · 6 eps
The Great Debate 6 eps
The Penguins of Madagascar Commissioner (voice) · 1 ep
True Blood Earl Stackhouse · 1 ep
Chuck Jack Burton · 2 eps
Phineas and Ferb Principal Lang (voice) · 1 ep
30 Rock Roger · 1 ep
Shark Christian Chambers · 1 ep
Psych Cameron Luntz · 1 ep
Supernatural Brad Redding · 1 ep
Wanted Conrad Rose · 13 eps
The Closer Major Edward Dorcet · 1 ep
American Dad! Ted Robinson (voice) · 2 eps
Numb3rs Shepard Crater · 1 ep
Desperate Housewives Wayne Davis · 6 eps
The Venture Bros. Professor Von Helping (voice) · 1 ep
Entourage Andrew Klein · 12 eps
Arrested Development Richard Shaw · 1 ep
Karen Sisco 1 ep
NCIS Alden Parker · 87 eps
Hack Johnny Scanlon · 1 ep
Family Affair Bill Davis · 15 eps
Monk Dexter Larson · 1 ep
Kim Possible Dr. James Possible (voice) · 17 eps
Justice League J. Allen Carter (voice) · 1 ep
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law Harvey Birdman (voice) · 39 eps
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law Judge Hiram Mightor (voice) · 5 eps
Curb Your Enthusiasm Joe O'Donnell · 1 ep
The West Wing Bob Russell · 22 eps
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Xander Henry · 1 ep
Family Law Alan · 1 ep
Crusade Matthew Gideon · 13 eps
Family Guy Principal Shepherd (voice) · 67 eps
Family Guy Mike Brady (voice) · 4 eps
Family Guy Reporter (voice) · 4 eps
Family Guy Principal Shepard (voice) · 2 eps
Family Guy Jerry Nelson / Various (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Chairman (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Principal Shepherd(voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy NCIS Fan (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Dr. Franklin (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Father O'Leary (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Michael Eisner (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Cop / Coach (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Bill Lumbergh / Priest (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Warren Fredericks (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Security Guard (voice) · 1 ep
Family Guy Billy's Father (voice) · 1 ep
Batman Beyond Zeta (voice) · 1 ep
From the Earth to the Moon Ed Mitchell · 1 ep
The Practice Defense Attorney Solomon Tager · 2 eps
The Practice Atty. Brian Seabury · 1 ep
King of the Hill Vance Gilbert (voice) · 1 ep
American Gothic Sheriff Lucas Buck · 18 eps
The Outer Limits Detective Ray Venable · 1 ep
Touched by an Angel Charlie Radcliff · 1 ep
Frasier Luke Parker · 1 ep
Son of the Morning Star George Armstrong Custer · 2 eps
Midnight Caller Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian · 62 eps
Echoes in the Darkness Jack Holtz · 2 eps
The Twilight Zone Daniel Gaddis (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul") · 1 ep
Moonlighting Alan McClafferty · 1 ep
Fatal Vision Jeffrey MacDonald · 2 eps
Miami Vice Jackson Crane · 1 ep
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A Man on the Inside 2024Brad Vinick ·4 eps -
Krapopolis 2023Valley King (voice) ·1 ep -
White House Plumbers 2023Mark Felt ·1 ep -
Waco: The Aftermath 2023Gordon Novel ·5 eps -
Agent Elvis 2023President Nixon (voice) ·1 ep -
Velma 2023Lamont (voice) ·12 eps - Velma 2023Lamont / General Meeting (voice) ·1 ep
- Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022Mattison (voice)
- The Bob's Burgers Movie 2022Sgt. Bosco (voice)
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Inside Job 2021Brett's father (voice) ·1 ep - Inside Job 2021Sitcom Dad / Male Cop (voice) ·1 ep
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NCIS: Hawaiʻi 2021Alden Parker ·3 eps -
Q-Force 2021Dirk Chunley (voice) ·10 eps -
The Great North 2021Elwin Kreb (voice) ·1 ep -
Trolls: TrollsTopia 2020Sky Toronto (voice) ·5 eps - DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family 2020Two-Face / Commissioner James Gordon / Reporter 4 (voice)
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Star Trek: Lower Decks 2020Leonardo da Vinci (voice) ·1 ep - Darkness Falls 2020Mark Witver
- Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire 2019Invisibilio (voice)
- Married Young 2019Aaron
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mixed-ish 2019Harrison Johnson ·36 eps - The Art of Racing in the Rain 2019Don Kitch
- Veep 2019Kent Davison
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Love, Death & Robots 2019The Inspector (voice) ·1 ep - Under the Eiffel Tower 2019Gerard
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Fam 2019Freddy ·7 eps - Seven in Heaven 2018Wallace
- Unbroken: Path to Redemption 2018Dr. George Bailey
- Blockers 2018Ron
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Big Mouth 20173 eps - Big Mouth 2017Edward MacDell (voice) ·1 ep
- Big Mouth 2017Matthew's Father (voice) ·1 ep
- Big Mouth 2017Andrew's Father (voice) ·1 ep
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Room 104 2017Chip Crawford ·1 ep - Small Crimes 2017Lieutenant Pleasant
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The Good Fight 2017Kurt McVeigh ·24 eps - Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown 2017Rafe (voice)
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Justice League Action 2016Black Adam (voice) ·2 eps - Hot Air 2016Aviator
- The Bronze 2016Stan Greggory
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Angie Tribeca 2016Professor Everett Lamereau ·1 ep -
Mercy Street 2016James Green, Sr. ·12 eps -
F is for Family 2015Roger Dunbarton (voice) ·6 eps - Christmas Eve 2015Dr. Roberts
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We Bare Bears 2015CEO (voice) ·1 ep - Mr. Robinson 2015Neville Rex ·1 ep
- Divine Access 2015Reverend Guy Roy Davis
- Everyday Miracles 2015Clay Peakes
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Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero 2014Brock (voice) ·61 eps - The Town that Dreaded Sundown 2014Chief Deputy Tillman
- Tammy 2014Earl
- Date and Switch 2014Dwayne
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Rick and Morty 2013Alien Doctor (voice) ·1 ep - Vamp U 2013Arthur Levine
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Chicago Fire 2012Chief Grissom ·13 eps - An Officer and a Murderer 2012Russell Williams
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Veep 2012Kent Davison ·55 eps -
The Legend of Korra 2012Dai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice) ·1 ep - The Legend of Korra 2012Dai Li Sergeant (voice) ·1 ep
- Ricochet 2011Judge Cato Laird
- The Last Rites of Joe May 2011Lenny
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Hart of Dixie 2011Dr. Ethan Hart ·2 eps -
Unforgettable 2011Clay Tendler ·1 ep -
Suits 2011Cameron Dennis ·10 eps - The Chicago 8 2011Bill Kunstler
- Hop 2011Henry O'Hare
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Bob's Burgers 2011Sergeant Bosco (voice) ·12 eps - DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection 2010Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (segment "The Spectre") (voice)
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Pound Puppies 2010Slick (voice) ·1 ep - Batman: Under the Red Hood 2010Bobo / Commissioner Gordon / Shot / Guard (voice)
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Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 2010Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Black Knight (voice) ·1 ep - Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 2010Mayor Fred Jones Sr. (voice) ·19 eps
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 2010Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Motorcycle Cop (voice) ·1 ep
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 2010Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Paramedic #2 (voice) ·1 ep
- Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated 2010Mayor Fred Jones Sr. / Foreman (voice) ·1 ep
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The Good Guys 2010Frank Savage ·2 eps - The Joneses 2010Larry Symonds
- Weird: The Al Yankovic Story 2010Mr. Yankovic
- DC Showcase: The Spectre 2010Jim Corrigan / The Spectre (voice)
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The Good Wife 2009Kurt McVeigh ·14 eps -
NCIS: Los Angeles 2009Alden Parker ·1 ep -
Archer 2009Special Agent Hawley (voice) ·6 eps - Extract 2009Bar Patron (uncredited)
- The Great Debate 20096 eps
- A Good Funeral 2009Stan Talmadge
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The Penguins of Madagascar 2008Commissioner (voice) ·1 ep - Forever Strong 2008Coach Larry Gelwix
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True Blood 2008Earl Stackhouse ·1 ep - Pineapple Express 2008Ted
- Conspiracy 2008Rhodes
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Chuck 2007Jack Burton ·2 eps -
Phineas and Ferb 2007Principal Lang (voice) ·1 ep - American Pastime 2007Billy Burrell
- The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning 2007The Balladeer (voice)
- My Wife Is Retarded 2007Dr. Heichmann
- Breach 2007Rich Garces
- Diggs Tailwagger: Galactic Rover 2007Captain (voice)
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30 Rock 2006Roger ·1 ep -
Shark 2006Christian Chambers ·1 ep - Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006Reese Bobby
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Psych 2006Cameron Luntz ·1 ep - Cry_Wolf 2005Mr. Matthews
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Supernatural 2005Brad Redding ·1 ep - Mozart and the Whale 2005Wallace
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Wanted 2005Conrad Rose ·13 eps -
The Closer 2005Major Edward Dorcet ·1 ep - Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama 2005Dr. Possible (voice)
- The Ring Two 2005Martin Savide
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American Dad! 2005Ted Robinson (voice) ·2 eps -
Numb3rs 2005Shepard Crater ·1 ep -
Desperate Housewives 2004Wayne Davis ·6 eps - Pop Rocks 2004Jerry "Dagger" Harden
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The Venture Bros. 2004Professor Von Helping (voice) ·1 ep -
Entourage 2004Andrew Klein ·12 eps - DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story 2004Cotton McKnight
- Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! 2004Henry Futch
- Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time 2003Dr. Possible (Dad) (voice)
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Arrested Development 2003Richard Shaw ·1 ep - Karen Sisco 20031 ep
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NCIS 2003Alden Parker ·87 eps - Criminology 101 2003Roy Franks
- The Brady Bunch in the White House 2002Mike Brady
- I Spy 2002Carlos
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Hack 2002Johnny Scanlon ·1 ep -
Family Affair 2002Bill Davis ·15 eps - One Hour Photo 2002Bill Owens
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Monk 2002Dexter Larson ·1 ep -
Kim Possible 2002Dr. James Possible (voice) ·17 eps - Cadet Kelly 2002Sir
- Justice League: Secret Origins 2001J. Allen Carter (voice)
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Justice League 2001J. Allen Carter (voice) ·1 ep - The Rising Place 2001Avery Hodge
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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law 2000Harvey Birdman (voice) ·39 eps - Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law 2000Judge Hiram Mightor (voice) ·5 eps
- The Gift 2000David Duncan
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Curb Your Enthusiasm 2000Joe O'Donnell ·1 ep - American Adventure 2000Chuck
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The West Wing 1999Bob Russell ·22 eps -
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999Xander Henry ·1 ep -
Family Law 1999Alan ·1 ep -
Crusade 1999Matthew Gideon ·13 eps - Office Space 1999Bill Lumbergh
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Family Guy 1999Principal Shepherd (voice) ·67 eps - Family Guy 1999Mike Brady (voice) ·4 eps
- Family Guy 1999Reporter (voice) ·4 eps
- Family Guy 1999Principal Shepard (voice) ·2 eps
- Family Guy 1999Jerry Nelson / Various (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Chairman (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Principal Shepherd(voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999NCIS Fan (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Dr. Franklin (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Father O'Leary (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Michael Eisner (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Cop / Coach (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Bill Lumbergh / Priest (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Warren Fredericks (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Security Guard (voice) ·1 ep
- Family Guy 1999Billy's Father (voice) ·1 ep
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Batman Beyond 1999Zeta (voice) ·1 ep - A Simple Plan 1998Baxter
- I'll Be Home for Christmas 1998Jake's Dad
- Kiss the Sky 1998Marty
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From the Earth to the Moon 1998Ed Mitchell ·1 ep - Gang Related 1997Richard Simms
- Santa Fe 1997Paul Thomas
- Lies He Told 1997Dave
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The Practice 1997Defense Attorney Solomon Tager ·2 eps - The Practice 1997Atty. Brian Seabury ·1 ep
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King of the Hill 1997Vance Gilbert (voice) ·1 ep - Cyclops, Baby 1997Manks
- For My Daughter's Honor 1996Pete Nash
- A Very Brady Sequel 1996Mike Brady
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American Gothic 1995Sheriff Lucas Buck ·18 eps -
The Outer Limits 1995Detective Ray Venable ·1 ep - The Brady Bunch Movie 1995Mike Brady
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Touched by an Angel 1994Charlie Radcliff ·1 ep - Fall from Grace 1994Maj. Tom O'Neill
- The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics 1994James (segment "The Theatre")
- A Time to Heal 1994Jay Barton
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Frasier 1993Luke Parker ·1 ep - In the Line of Fire 1993Bill Watts
- When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn 1993John Hearn
- The Switch 1993Larry McAfee
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Son of the Morning Star 1991George Armstrong Custer ·2 eps - The Old Man and the Sea 1990Tom Pruitt
- Those She Left Behind 1989Scott Grimes
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Midnight Caller 1988Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian ·62 eps - Echoes in the Darkness 1987Jack Holtz
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Echoes in the Darkness 1987Jack Holtz ·2 eps - Lucas 1986Assistant Coach
- Vital Signs 1986Dr. Hayward
- To Live and Die in L.A. 1985Man Chased by Richard (uncredited)
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The Twilight Zone 1985Daniel Gaddis (segment "Her Pilgrim Soul") ·1 ep - First Steps 1985Manny
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Moonlighting 1985Alan McClafferty ·1 ep - A Matter of Principle 1984Man with Christmas Tree
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Fatal Vision 1984Jeffrey MacDonald ·2 eps -
Miami Vice 1984Jackson Crane ·1 ep - Heart of Steel 1983Lee
