Gary Cole

Birth Name:

Gary Michael Cole

Birth Place:

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Won the 2016 Carney Award for outstanding achievement in character acting
Actively supports The Help Group, an organization that advocates on behalf of individuals on the autism spectrum
Studied at Illinois State University
Started out acting in 1978 with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Was a member of the original London cast of the play "August: Osage County․"
Well known for his role in the film "Office Space․"
Helped to establish Chicago's Remains Theatre Ensemble in 1979

2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Comedy/Musical:Nominated
2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series:Nominated
2014Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2015Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner
2016Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series:Nominated
2017Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner

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