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Eric Michael Cole

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Eric Michael Cole
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Eric Michael Cole was born in Sacramento, California but grew up in the Pacific Northwest. His first movie was Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) followed by his breakthrough role as Dean Preston in _White Squall_ directed by Ridley Scott. Soon after he appeared in the television film Gia (1998) with Angelina Jolie for HBO Films. During the course of his career he's appeared in Sons of Anarchy (2008),Southland (2009), and Law & Order (1990) on television, as well as many features that include New Best Friend (2002), Trash (2014), and Sunken City (2014). Eric also enjoys producing with In Memory of My Father (2005) and The Runaway (2010). He recently wrapped a starring role in Hangman (2015) due at the end of the year. As of 2015, he resides in Los Angeles, CA and is a strict vegetarian. He is a skilled craftsman and continues to study the art of acting with his teacher Maximillian Decker at the CM Acting Studio.
BornSeptember 21, 1976
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BornSeptember 21, 1976
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Ryan Phillippe, Balthazar Getty, Jason Marsden, Eric Michael Cole, Ethan Embry, David Lascher, and Scott Wolf in White Squall (1996)
Eric Michael Cole, Stephanie Little, and Kimberly Aboltin in Killing the Apologetic Girl (2015)
Eric Michael Cole, Stephanie Little, and Kimberly Aboltin in Killing the Apologetic Girl (2015)
Ryan Phillippe, Jeff Bridges, Balthazar Getty, Jeremy Sisto, Eric Michael Cole, Caroline Goodall, David Lascher, Julio Oscar Mechoso, and Scott Wolf in White Squall (1996)
Ryan Phillippe, Balthazar Getty, Jason Marsden, Eric Michael Cole, Ethan Embry, David Lascher, and Scott Wolf in White Squall (1996)
Jeff Bridges, Jason Marsden, Jeremy Sisto, Eric Michael Cole, Caroline Goodall, David Lascher, Julio Oscar Mechoso, Peyton Thomas, and Scott Wolf in White Squall (1996)

Known for

White Squall (1996)
White Squall
6.6
  • Dean Preston
  • 1996
Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, and Ella Jay Basco in Birds of Prey (2020)
Birds of Prey
6.0
  • Disgruntled Man
  • 2020
Angelina Jolie in Gia (1998)
Gia
6.9
TV Movie
  • T.J.
  • 1998

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Actor

  • Loveless
    • Jack
    • Completed
    • TV Series
  • Black Antenna
    • Hank
    • Post-production
  • Delivery Guy
    • Peter
    • Completed
  • Eric Michael Cole, Felix Pire, Bella Zoe Martinez, Jonathon Booker, and ShaShaty in Glory & Injustice (2021)
    Glory & Injustice
    • Lord Injustice
    • Short
    • 2021
  • Asking for It (2021)
    Asking for It
    • Officer Grumm
    • 2021
  • The Swing of Things (2020)
    The Swing of Things
    • Father Michael
    • 2020
  • Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, and Ella Jay Basco in Birds of Prey (2020)
    Birds of Prey
    • Disgruntled Man
    • 2020
  • Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (A Magical Time of Year) (2019)
    Hanukkah, O Hanukkah (A Magical Time of Year)
    • Video
    • 2019
  • Antonio Banderas, Gary Oldman, Meryl Streep, David Schwimmer, and Jeffrey Wright in The Laundromat (2019)
    The Laundromat
    • Worker (uncredited)
    • 2019
  • Jennie Garth in Your Family or Your Life (2019)
    Your Family or Your Life
    • Ed Brock
    • 2019
  • Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union in L.A.'s Finest (2019)
    L.A.'s Finest
    • Suit
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Alice in Chains: Black Antenna (2019)
    Alice in Chains: Black Antenna
    • Long-haired man
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Eric Michael Cole, Jaycob Maya, and Jennifer Moriarty in The Job (2018)
    The Job
    • Det. Willis
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Alice in Chains: Never Fade (2018)
    Alice in Chains: Never Fade
    • Long-haired man
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • One Step at a Time (2018)
    One Step at a Time
    • Danny
    • Short
    • 2018
  • Dragon Kin (2018)
    Dragon Kin
    • Aaron
    • 2018
  • Alice in Chains: The One You Know (2018)
    Alice in Chains: The One You Know
    • Long-haired man
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • A Cannibal's Handshake (2015)
    A Cannibal's Handshake
    • Kevin Barrington
    • TV Series
    • 2015–2017

Producer

  • Eve of the Dead
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Crescent Heights
    • producer
    • 2007
  • Chris Jaymes, Christine Lakin, Monet Mazur, Jeremy Sisto, Nicholle Tom, Eric Michael Cole, Judy Greer, Pat Healy, and Matt Keeslar in In Memory of My Father (2005)
    In Memory of My Father
    • co-producer
    • 2005

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Crescent Heights
    • camera operator
    • 2007
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Outrage (1998)
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Outrage (1998)

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  • Born
    • September 21, 1976
    • Sacramento, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Jacey MargolisAugust 4, 2007 - December 14, 2010 (divorced)

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    • Male

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    Member of the drama club and voted "Most Unique" by classmates.

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