Rory Cochrane

**Rory Cochrane** is a notable American actor, born on February 28, 1972. He gained popularity for playing essential roles in various acclaimed films and TV series. Some of his well-known characters include Ron Slater in *Dazed and Confused*, Lucas in *Empire Records*, Lee Schatz in *Argo*, Freck in *A Scanner Darkly*, and Tim Speedle in *CSI: Miami*. His acting journey began with minor roles in TV shows like *Saturday Night with Connie Chung* (1989) and *H.E.L.P.* (1990). The actor made his cinema debut in *A Kiss Before Dying*, although his screen time was quite limited in this film. His first serious role was as Jeff Goldblum's son in *Fathers & Sons*. Cochrane's career turned a significant corner when he landed the role of stoner Ron Slater in 1993's *Dazed and Confused*, which was ranked third among '50 Best High School Movies' by Entertainment Weekly. His successive roles in movies like *Love and a .45* (1994), *Empire Records* and *Hart's War* earned him significant acclaim. Additionally, he was also a part of the Richard Linklater film *A Scanner Darkly* (2006). Cochrane also made a name in TV series with *CSI: Miami*, where he played the role of Tim Speedle in the first three seasons. Moreover, he also reprised this role in the sixth-season episode titled 'Bang, Bang, Your Debt'. In 2015, he played the role of a mobster named Stephen Flemmi in the true-crime film *Black Mass*, acting alongside Johnny Depp. Cochrane continues his journey in acting, contributing to the industry with his versatile performances.