Personal details
Born:
- Born Place: Athens, Georgia, USA
Also Known As:
贾斯珀·科尔
Jasper Cole
Jasper Cole is a veteran American character actor, producer, and television host, born on February 1, 1964, in Athens, Georgia. His acting career spans over four decades, during which he has accumulated more than 120 film and television credits. Cole's journey into acting began after high school in his hometown, where he started as an extra in an indie film, "Tennessee Stallion," and was upgraded to a speaking role, sparking his passion for the craft. He then moved to Atlanta to study acting and perform in theatre before relocating to Los Angeles in 1987 with a co-written, co-starred, and produced play called "Willow Springs Now," marking the beginning of his extensive Hollywood career.He is widely recognized for his unique supporting roles, often playing villainous characters, including "Zeke" in the cult classic "MacGruber" (2010), and the "Homeless Man" in "The Purge: Anarchy" (2014). More recently, Cole co-starred as "Steve" in the 2022 hit survival thriller "Fall." His diverse filmography also includes appearances in popular TV shows like "American Horror Story," "Westworld," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "Training Day." He has also taken on lead roles, such as "Rodney Garrett" in the Christmas horror film "Final Recovery," which he also produced. Beyond acting, Cole hosts the radio show "One on One with Jasper Cole," which has been running for over ten years and is available on various platforms including iTunes and Spotify. He continues to be active in the industry, taking on new projects as an actor and producer.
