Gary Michael Cole is an American actor. He is known for numerous roles, including the television series Entourage, Fatal Vision, The West Wing, Desperate Housewives, Midnight Caller, Kim Possible, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, Wanted and Crusade, and the films The Brady Bunch Movie, Office Space, From the Earth to the Moon, Kiss the Sky, Dodgeball, Talladega Nights, I Spy and Pineapple Express. He has also appeared in television movies such as Those She Left Behind. He also had a small cameo appearance in To Live and Die in L.A., has appeared as George Armstrong Custer in the TV movie Son of the Morning Star, and provides voices on the TV shows Family Guy and Monk.

Born September 20, 1956, his primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign, the Fire Monkey. The Fire Monkey has added energy which will propel them to incredible feats. When not coming up with the ultimate mind game, he will use this vitality to reach new heights in career, competition, and enjoyment. His Fire element makes him among the most confrontational of the Monkeys, and he finds the extra energy useful to satisfy his desire to control your surroundings, a desire often fueled by jealousy.