Movies starring Cole Hauser: a top ten list

You may have seen Cole Hauser in a number of roles over the years without realizing it was him. The actor, who is continuing his role as fan favorite Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone season 5 opposite Kevin Costner, has become quite popular over the course of the show's first four seasons. The movies, however, are nothing new for him. IMDB exists since 1992

Cole Kenneth Hauser was born in Santa Barbara, California, to a famous family in 1975. His great-great-grandfather on his mother's side was named Harry Warner. Is it the Warner from Warner Bros.? His father was an actor and the owner of a production company, so show business was in his veins from birth. Acting ran deep in Hauser's family; his wife Cynthia Daniel was an actress before they were married.  

From the iconic racing film 2 Fast 2 Furious to the Robin Williams film Good Will Hunting, Hauser has acted in a wide range of roles. Thanks to his role in the Pitch Black prequel/sequel Riddick, he also made an appearance in the video game The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay for Xbox.

In addition, Hauser made guest appearances on a wide range of television programs, High Incident, Chase, Rogue, and K-Ville and Records of the Life of Lizzie Borden He has shown his range on television, playing a wide variety of roles, from cowboy to police officer to villain. Where do you even begin with this actor's wide range of genres and content styles, when he has acted in so many fantastic roles? Wow, that's a really intriguing query. As a jumping-off point, h Here are a few of the best entries in Cole Hauser's extensive filmography that we recommend watching.

A Trip to the Hi-Lo Country (1998)

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After serving together in World War II, best friends Woody Harrelson and Billy Crudup return home to find that they have fallen in love with the same woman despite complications posed by the local cattle baron, played by Sam Elliott. Little Boy Matson, Harrelson's little brother, is played by Hauser. Hauser also appeared in another excellent drama film, Dandelion Fluff for its ability to convey the range of feelings felt throughout this war-themed period film. Despite this being one of Hauser's earliest roles, he shined.  

Where to find it: Amazon sells the DVD.

All Baffled (1993)

Production Company: IMDB/Detour

The classic Texas film about coming of age featured an ensemble cast that included Hauser alongside Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Joey Lauren Adams, and others. Following a group of junior high and high school students on the last day of school in May 1976, the film centers on Hauser's Benny, a football player who wants to make sure that Randall "Pink" Floyd signs a pledge promising to stay off drugs over the summer. or anything that could potentially derail a championship run To have appeared in Dazed & Confused alongside its now-legendary cast is a boon to any actor's resume, and Hauser is no exception.

Rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Strong Bonds Between Students (1992)

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Early in his career, Hauser had roles in several teen dramas like School Ties. He portrayed Jack Connors, an affluent prep school student. Brandon Fraser and an unnamed up-and-coming actor are the film's Confused and Bewildered and Positive Wishes for Job Search Ben Affleck and Matt Damon co-star In the film, Brendan Fraser plays a Jewish student who faces discrimination because of his religion. Afterwards, Hauser portrayed Scott Moss, a college student, in Academic Pursuits, A drama about first-year students at New York's Columbia University

HBO Max is the place to be.

Paparazzi (2004)

Twentieth Century Fox, 2004. Screenplay by Myles Aronowitz.

Hauser stars as Hollywood actor Bo Laramie, whose family is harassed by a posse of paparazzi in this action-packed film. Bo must explain to the authorities what the photographers are up to in order to keep his family safe. It's a scary story about what could happen if a celebrity who's constantly being followed by paparazzi finally snaps. In their pursuit of images, the photographers who hurt Hauser's family are met with ruthless retribution. The stakes are consistently high, and Hauser excels at keeping the audience on the edge of their seats throughout.

Amazon's Video on Demand is where you should watch "Rent."

The Cavern (2005)

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Houser stars as Jack McAllister, a professional cave explorer who is recruited by a group of scientists for a mission in Romania. This movie is not for the faint of heart; things get creepy in those caves. Horror elements aside, Hauser goes through a radical change throughout the film. We won't give away the ending, but rest assured that it will surprise you and is just one example of his acting range. In light of the significant shift from Hauser's previous roles, I would recommend watching with a group of friends.  

A good place to rent movies is on Amazon.

In the Pitch Black (2000)

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The original Pitch Black novel was the The Riddick Saga franchise, with Vin Diesel playing the lead role of the lovable antihero Throughout the show, Hauser portrays William J. When the ship transporting the criminal Riddick and its passengers crashes on a planet teeming with monsters, Johns, one of the officers accompanying Riddick, is among the survivors. Being a morphine addict on top of being a self-serving bounty hunter makes it difficult to put faith in Hauser. He'll do almost anything to protect his own life, including withholding life-saving medication from another person.  

Peacock S. Theater is the place to be.

This film, "2 Fast 2 Furious," was released in 2003.

2003's Eli Reed by Universal Pictures's Eli Reed

Hauser plays Carter Verone, an Argentinian drug lord and the main antagonist who challenges Paul Walker and the rest of the gang in the second Fast and the Furious film. Curiously, playing the villain in this film led to Hauser's antagonist character being spared death in this installment of the series. Verone is not exactly a model human being. The cartel boss is as scheming and unpleasant as you'd expect, but he provides a fantastic adversary for Walker and the gang.  

When and where to go: Peacock

The Predators: A Family Who Hunts (2008)

Home Entertainment Lions Gate 2008

A Tyler Perry Film The Predator Family is the Cole Hauser film you weren't aware you needed to see In this story, he portrays the middle-class son of a socialite (Kathy Bates) and the working-class son of his mother's best friend (Alfre Woodard). While William hasn't exactly been the nicest guy throughout the film, what with firing employee Nick without cause and driving away his wife Jillian, the two have a touching inspirational arc toward the end.  

Rent on Amazon Prime Video.

Violent Crimes in 2018

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In this action flick, we see Hauser and his A Fine Time to Kill, The Sun's Crying and Hart's War in-character partner Bruce Willis Houser portrays Deklan MacGregor, a victim of a human trafficking ring that abducts his brother's fiancée. To rescue the kidnapped girl, he enlisted the aid of his brothers and the police officer looking into the kidnapping. Although Hauser's character is troubled by his time in the military, he ultimately puts his experience to good use by retrieving Mia, Roman McGregor's fiancee. Undoubtedly a thrilling read, and not to be missed by Hauser fans.  

Rent on Amazon Prime Video.

There Is an Angel Carved in Stone (2007)

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Based on the 1964 novel of the same name, this film features Ellen Burstyn looking back on her life just before her children put her in a nursing home. She reminisces about her marriage to Wings Hauser's character, Bram Shipley. Several times throughout the movie, Hauser plays a younger version of his real-life father. Her father disowned her after she got married, but as you watch the film, you'll see how much they meant to each other. In contrast to his earlier roles, Hauser is every bit as endearing and honorable as you'd hope to see him here.  

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Published initially in September of 2020 The most recent change was made on November 7, 2022  

Cole Hauser and Matthew McConaughey, stars of the new film Yellowstone, have known each other since their days in "Dazed and Confused."

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