Rory Cochrane
Biography
Rory Cochrane is an American actor born on February 28, 1972, in Syracuse, New York, United States. Active in the film and television industry, he is known for playing the roles of Ron Slater in Dazed and Confused, Lucas in Empire Records, and Tim Speedle in CSI: Miami. His professional career in acting encompasses a total of forty-two known credits listed on his public database profile.
Career overview
Rory Cochrane is an American actor born on February 28, 1972, in Syracuse, New York. Active in the entertainment industry with a known credit total of forty-two, he has built a recognized career across both film and television.
Among his most well-known roles, Cochrane portrayed Ron Slater in the film Dazed and Confused and played Lucas in the movie Empire Records. In television, he is recognized for his work playing the character Tim Speedle in the series CSI: Miami.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- King Ivory (2025) as Beatty
- Boston Strangler (2023) as Detective Deline
- Tyson's Run (2022) as Bobby Hollerman
- Antlers (2021) as Dan Lecroy
- Encounter (2021) as Shepard West
- Reprisal (2019) as Burt
- Yellowstone (2018) as Dillard
- White Boy Rick (2018) as Agent Byrd
- The Outsider (2018) as Anthony Panetti
- Hostiles (2017) as Master Sergeant Thomas Metz
- The Most Hated Woman in America (2017) as Gary Karr
- Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Soy Nero (2016) as Sergeant McCloud
- Black Mass (2015) as Stephen Flemmi
- Oculus (2014) as Alan Russell
- Parkland (2013) as Earl Rose
- Argo (2012) as Lee Schatz
- Passion Play (2011) as Rickey
- Bringing Up Bobby (2011) as Walt
- Public Enemies (2009) as Agent Carter Baum
- The Company (2007) as Yevgeny Tsipin
- A Scanner Darkly (2006) as Charles Freck
- Right at Your Door (2006) as Brad
- One Summer in Austin: The Story of Filming 'A Scanner Darkly' (2006) as Self / Freck
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Tim Speedle
- Hart's War (2002) as Sgt. Carl S. Webb
- 24 (2001) as Greg Seaton
- The Prime Gig (2001) as Joel
- Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician (2001) as Chance
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Tim Speedle
- Sunset Strip (2000) as Felix
- Flawless (1999) as Pogo
- Black & White (1999) as Chris O'Brien
- The Adventures of Sebastian Cole (1998) as Chinatown
- The Last Don (1997) as Dante Clericuzio
- Dogtown (1997) as Curtis Lasky
- Empire Records (1995) as Lucas
- The Low Life (1995) as John
- Love and a .45 (1994) as Billy Mack Black
- Dazed and Confused (1993) as Slater
- Fathers & Sons (1992) as Ed
- A Kiss Before Dying (1991) as Chico
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rory Cochrane best known for?
Rory Cochrane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including King Ivory (2025), Boston Strangler (2023), Antlers (2021), Encounter (2021).
When and where was Rory Cochrane born?
Rory Cochrane was born on February 28, 1972 in Syracuse, New York, USA.
How many credits does Rory Cochrane have?
Rory Cochrane has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.
What is Rory Cochrane's background in cinema and television?
Rory Cochrane is an American actor born on February 28, 1972, in Syracuse, New York, United States. Active in the film and television industry, he is known for playing the roles of Ron Slater in Dazed and Confused, Lucas in Empire Records, and Tim Speedle in CSI: Miami. His professional career in acting encompasses a t...