Eric Michael Cole

'Eric Michael Cole' (qv) was born in Sacramento, California but grew up in the Pacific Northwest. His first movie was _Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)_ (qv) followed by his breakthrough role as Dean Preston in _White Squall_ directed by 'Ridley Scott' (qv). Soon after he appeared in the television film _Gia (1998)_ (qv) with 'Angelina Jolie' (qv) for HBO Films. During the course of his career he's appeared in _Sons of Anarchy_, _Southland_, and _Law & Order (1990)_ (qv) on television, as well as many features that include _New Best Friend (2002)_ (qv), _Trash (2014)_ (qv), and _Sunken City (2014)_ (qv). Eric also enjoys producing with _In Memory of My Father (2005)_ (qv) and _The Runaway (2010)_ (qv). He recently wrapped a starring role in _Hangman_ due at the end of the year. As of 2015, he resides in Los Angeles, CA and is a strict vegetarian. He is a skilled craftsman and continues to study the art of acting with his teacher 'Max Decker' (qv) at the CM Acting Studio.::'Eric Michael Cole' (qv)