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Date of Birth

20 September 1956, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Birth Name

Gary Michael Cole

Height

5' 11" (1.80 m)

Spouse

Teddi Siddall

(8 March 1992 - present) 1 child

Trivia

In 1985, became a member of the Steppenwolf Theatre ensemble.

Gary has appeared in numerous award-winning productions in Chicago as well as off-Broadway in New York.

Began acting as Snoopy in a high school production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Attended Illinois State University where he was among fellow actors Laurie Metcalf and John Malkovich.

Received the honor as being a Distinguished Alumnus at Rolling Meadows High School.

Don Johnson & Philip Michael Thomas edged out Cole and Jimmy Smits for the roles of Crockett & Tubbs in "Miami Vice" (1984).

Has a daughter with Teddi Siddall.

Daughter, Mary, diagnosed with autism at age 28 months. In 2007, at age 14, she is responding very well to education, treatment, and a special friend - a dog named Tattinger. Cole relates their experience in the anthological book, "Love Heels: Tales from Canine Companions for Independence." Although autism is not curable, it is very treatable, and Mary is, by all appearances, a normal child due to treatment, support, and the dedication of loving parents.

He has played both the President and Vice-President of the United States in different productions: President Mike Brady in The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002) (TV) and Vice-President Bob Russell in "The West Wing" (1999).

He was nominated for a 1981 Joseph Jefferson Award For Cameo Performance for his role in "The Magnolia Club" at the Novel Ventures Ltd. Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

He was nominated for a 1982 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "The Tooth of Crime" at the Remains Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

He was awarded the 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Bang" at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.

He was awarded the 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "Bang" at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

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