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Gary Cole

PersonBorn Sep 20, 1956 (age 69)Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

American actor (born 1956)

Person Rank
May 21, 2026
#3,577
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Buzz Score
May 21, 2026
1.6
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Gary Cole

Gary Michael Cole (born September 20, 1956) is an American actor known for his versatile performances in both television and film. He gained recognition for his stage work at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company before making a breakthrough with his role as Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian in the NBC series Midnight Caller (1988-1991). Cole has since appeared in numerous prominent television shows, including American Gothic (1995–1996), The West Wing (2003–2006), The Good Wife (2010–2016), The Good Fight (2017–2022), Veep (2013–2019), and NCIS (2021–present). Additionally, he has lent his voice to popular animated series such as Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007, 2018), Family Guy (2000–present), Kim Possible (2002–2007), Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013), and Bob's Burgers (2012–present). In film, Cole is best known for his memorable portrayal of Bill Lumbergh in Office Space (1999).

Rank#3,577
Buzz Score1.6
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Birthday1956
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Daily update · May 21, 2026

Gary Cole ranks #3,577 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.6. Gary Cole peaked at #4,659 of all time (Sep 28 - Oct 27, 2021). Gary Cole ranks #2,561 over the past 365 days.

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Gary Cole

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 21, 2026

Overall popularity
#3,577
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
6.6
#4,659Overall rank
Sep 28 - Oct 27, 2021
1-Year Buzz Score
2.2
#2,561Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Gary Cole Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Gary Cole Top TV Shows
Gary Cole's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 1 ep · 2015 – Present
24.1
2
Supernatural
Supernatural
Brad Redding · 1 ep · 2005 – 2020
7.6
3
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Xander Henry · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
5.2
4
Suits
Suits
Cameron Dennis · 10 ep · 2011 – 2019
4.7
5
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Alien Doctor (voice) · 1 ep · 2013 – Present
4.5
6
Family Guy
Family Guy
Cop / Coach (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
7
Family Guy
Family Guy
Mike Brady (voice) · 4 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
8
Family Guy
Family Guy
Billy's Father (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
9
Family Guy
Family Guy
Security Guard (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
10
Family Guy
Family Guy
Michael Eisner (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
11
Family Guy
Family Guy
Agent Jessup (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
12
Family Guy
Family Guy
Dr. Franklin (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
13
Family Guy
Family Guy
James 'Grizzly' Adams (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
14
Family Guy
Family Guy
Mike Brady / Thug #1 (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
15
Family Guy
Family Guy
Principal Shepherd / Optometrist (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
16
Family Guy
Family Guy
Reporter (voice) · 4 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
17
Family Guy
Family Guy
Principal Shepherd(voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
18
Family Guy
Family Guy
Principal Shepherd (voice) · 70 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
19
Family Guy
Family Guy
Father O'Leary (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
20
Family Guy
Family Guy
NCIS Fan (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
21
Family Guy
Family Guy
Warren Fredericks (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
22
Family Guy
Family Guy
Chairman (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
23
Family Guy
Family Guy
Jerry Nelson / Various (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
24
Family Guy
Family Guy
Principal Shepard (voice) · 2 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
25
Family Guy
Family Guy
Bill Lumbergh / Priest (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.3
26
NCIS
NCIS
Special Agent Alden Parker · 42 ep · 2003 – Present
3.1
27
NCIS
NCIS
Alden Parker · 92 ep · 2003 – Present
3.1
28
30 Rock
30 Rock
Roger · 1 ep · 2006 – 2013
2.9
29
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Chief Grissom · 13 ep · 2012 – Present
2.8
30
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Sergeant Bosco (voice) · 12 ep · 2011 – Present
2.6
31
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Joe O'Donnell · 1 ep · 2000 – 2024
2.5
32
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Wayne Davis · 6 ep · 2004 – 2012
2.4
33
Arrested Development
Arrested Development
Richard Shaw · 1 ep · 2003 – 2019
2.3
34
The West Wing
The West Wing
Bob Russell · 22 ep · 1999 – 2006
2.1
35
American Dad!
American Dad!
Ted Robinson (voice) · 2 ep · 2005 – Present
2.0
36
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Principal Lang (voice) · 1 ep · 2007 – Present
1.8
37
Frasier
Frasier
Luke Parker · 1 ep · 1993 – 2004
1.6
38
The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra
Dai Li Sergeant (voice) · 1 ep · 2012 – 2014
1.6
39
The Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra
Dai Li Sergeant / Rich Man (voice) · 1 ep · 2012 – 2014
1.6
40
The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Kurt McVeigh · 14 ep · 2009 – 2016
1.6
41
True Blood
True Blood
Earl Stackhouse · 1 ep · 2008 – 2014
1.5
42
Entourage
Entourage
Andrew Klein · 12 ep · 2004 – 2011
1.4
43
King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Vance Gilbert (voice) · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
1.4
44
Veep
Veep
Kent Davison · 55 ep · 2012 – 2019
1.3
45
Love, Death & Robots
Love, Death & Robots
The Inspector (voice) · 1 ep · 2019 – Present
1.2
46
A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
Brad Vinick · 4 ep · 2024 – Present
1.2
47
Psych
Psych
Cameron Luntz · 1 ep · 2006 – 2014
1.2
48
Archer
Archer
Special Agent Hawley (voice) · 6 ep · 2009 – 2023
1.2
49
The Closer
The Closer
Major Edward Dorcet · 1 ep · 2005 – 2012
1.0
50
The Good Fight
The Good Fight
Kurt McVeigh · 24 ep · 2017 – 2022
1.0
51
Monk
Monk
Dexter Larson · 1 ep · 2002 – 2009
0.9
52
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Matthew's Father (voice) · 1 ep · 2017 – 2025
0.8
53
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
2017 – 2025
0.8
54
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Edward MacDell (voice) · 1 ep · 2017 – 2025
0.8
55
Big Mouth
Big Mouth
Andrew's Father (voice) · 1 ep · 2017 – 2025
0.8
56
Krapopolis
Krapopolis
Valley King (voice) · 1 ep · 2023 – Present
0.8
57
NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
Alden Parker · 1 ep · 2009 – 2023
0.8
58
Chuck
Chuck
Jack Burton · 2 ep · 2007 – 2012
0.7
59
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Leonardo da Vinci (voice) · 1 ep · 2020 – 2024
0.6
60
The Venture Bros.
The Venture Bros.
Professor Von Helping (voice) · 1 ep · 2004 – 2018
0.6
61
Velma
Velma
Lamont (voice) · 12 ep · 2023 – 2024
0.6
62
Velma
Velma
Lamont / General Meeting (voice) · 1 ep · 2023 – 2024
0.6
63
Inside Job
Inside Job
Brett's father (voice) · 1 ep · 2021 – 2022
0.5
64
Inside Job
Inside Job
Sitcom Dad / Male Cop (voice) · 1 ep · 2021 – 2022
0.5
65
The Great North
The Great North
Elwin Kreb (voice) · 1 ep · 2021 – 2025
0.4
66
F is for Family
F is for Family
Roger Dunbarton (voice) · 6 ep · 2015 – 2021
0.4
67
Angie Tribeca
Angie Tribeca
Professor Everett Lamereau · 1 ep · 2016 – 2018
0.3
68
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
NCIS: Hawaiʻi
Alden Parker · 3 ep · 2021 – 2024
0.3
69
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman (voice) · 39 ep · 2000 – 2007
0.3
70
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
Judge Hiram Mightor (voice) · 5 ep · 2000 – 2007
0.3
71
White House Plumbers
White House Plumbers
Mark Felt · 1 ep · 2023
0.2
72
mixed-ish
mixed-ish
Harrison Johnson · 36 ep · 2019 – 2021
0.2
73
Agent Elvis
Agent Elvis
President Nixon (voice) · 1 ep · 2023
0.1
74
Fam
Fam
Freddy · 7 ep · 2019
0.1
75
Q-Force
Q-Force
Dirk Chunley (voice) · 10 ep · 2021
0.1
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