Cole Hauser Net Worth

Cole Hauser is an American actor with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Known for his versatile roles in both film and television, Hauser has built a career spanning over three decades, highlighted by standout performances in cult classics, action films, and hit TV series.

Early Life

Cole Hauser was born on March 22, 1975, in Santa Barbara. He is the son of Cass Warner, founder of the production company Warner Sisters, and actor Wings Hauser. Cole comes from a family deeply rooted in Hollywood:

• Paternal grandfather: Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dwight Hauser
• Maternal grandfather: Screenwriter and producer Milton Sperling
• Maternal great-grandfather: Harry Warner, co-founder of Warner Bros. Studios

Hauser is of Irish and German ancestry on his father’s side and Jewish on his mother’s. After his parents divorced when he was two, he moved with his mother between California, Oregon, and Florida before returning to California. He left high school at 16 to pursue acting.

Film Career

1990s

Hauser made his film debut at 17 in “School Ties” (1992), sharing the screen with rising stars like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. He followed up with roles in “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Higher Learning” (1995), where he played a neo-Nazi student. Other notable 1990s credits include “All Over Me”, “Good Will Hunting” (1997), and the Western “The Hi-Lo Country”.

2000s

Hauser starred in the sci-fi thriller “Pitch Black” (2000) and earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his role in “Tigerland” (2000). He later appeared in war films like “Hart’s War” and “Tears of the Sun”, and action projects such as “2 Fast 2 Furious”, “Paparazzi”, and “The Cave”. Throughout the late 2000s, he expanded into dramas, rom-coms, and independent films, including “Dirty”, “The Break-Up”, and “Like Dandelion Dust”.

2010s–2020s

Hauser continued with action and thriller films like “A Good Day to Die Hard”, “Olympus Has Fallen”, “Transcendence”, “Acts of Violence”, and “The Last Champion” (2020). His later work includes “Panama” and “Multi”.

Television Career

Hauser made his TV debut in “A Matter of Justice” (1993) and starred in “High Incident” (1996). After recurring roles in “ER” (2004) and “K-Ville” (2007–2008), he led shows like “Chase” (2010–2011) and “Rogue” (2014–2017).

In 2018, Hauser gained widespread recognition as Rip Wheeler on the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone”, starring alongside Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, and Kelly Reilly. He remained on the show through its 2024 finale, solidifying his status as a TV breakout star.

Personal Life

In 2006, Hauser married Cynthia Daniel, an actress and photographer, with whom he has three children: Ryland, Colt, and Steely Rose. Cynthia’s twin sister is actress Brittany Daniel.

Real Estate

• 2010: Purchased a 3-acre ranch in Agoura Hills, California for $2.33 million; sold in 2022 for $4.375 million.
• 2021: Bought a waterfront mansion in Stuart, Florida for $4.2 million, featuring 7,000 sq. ft., multiple en-suite bedrooms, a wine cellar, elevators, and private water frontage.

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