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Jeff Kober
View on WikipediaJeff Kober (born December 18, 1953)[1] is an American actor, known for his television roles as Dodger in China Beach, Jacob Hale Jr. in Sons of Anarchy, Joe in the fourth season of The Walking Dead, and Kurt Nypo in Walker: Texas Ranger. He is also known his movie roles such as Roy Gaddis in Out of Bounds (1986), Patrick Channing in The First Power (1990), Marcus in One Tough Bastard (1995), and as Pomona Joe in A Man Apart (2003). In February 2020, Kober joined the cast of ABC's General Hospital as Cyrus Renault. He exited the role in June 2021, but has made occasional guest appearances from August to December of the same year, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the role in 2022.[2]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Kober was born and raised in Billings, Montana.[3] He moved to the Los Angeles area in his twenties and studied acting with theater educator Ed Kaye-Martin.
Career
[edit]Kober may be best known as Dodger in China Beach[4] and Daedalus in the short-lived cult horror series Kindred: The Embraced. He has made guest appearances on such television series as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, ER, 24, The Closer, New Girl,[5] Criminal Minds, Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Enterprise. He played the character Julian Bradley in the two-part 1985 episode entitled "The Monster: Part 1&2" on Highway to Heaven. He played Jacob Hale, Jr. in the FX series Sons of Anarchy and Joe in the AMC series The Walking Dead.[4][5] He also featured as DJ Ray from Reef Radio in Bacardi 1990s 'serve chilled' advertising campaign.[6] In 2013, Kober reprised his role as Daedalus for the Kindred: The Embraced DVD set in a special features segment called "Daedalus: The Last Will and Testament," which is meant for Abel (the boy Daedalus wanted to embrace in the episode "Romeo and Juliet"), who is now an adult and was embraced by Julian Luna as Kindred. He played a role in the 2005 film Love's Long Journey. He appeared in an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia called "Gun Fever Too: Still Hot".
On June 24, 2022, Kober won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Cyrus Renault on General Hospital.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Kober is twice divorced. He married Rhonda Talbot on February 4, 1989; they had one child. On August 25, 1998, Kober married his second wife, fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone. Their marriage ended in divorce. On December 31, 2013, Kober married his current wife, Adele Slaughter.[7]
Kober is a bass guitarist who is a former member of The Walking Wounded.[8]
Kober visited Vietnam with co-star Dana Delany during filming of the television drama series China Beach (1988), which was based on U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Their visit is documented in the Dana Delany episode of the series Intimate Portrait (1993), which features a discussion and photographs of their journey.
Kober is a noted artist who is responsible for the paintings attributed to his character Daedalus on Kindred: The Embraced (1996). Kober and Slaughter co-authored Art That Pays: The Emerging Artist's Guide to Making a Living.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Out of Bounds | Roy Gaddis | |
| 1988 | Viper | Matt Thomas / Richard Gelb | |
| 1988 | Alien Nation | Josh Strader | |
| 1988 | Lucky Stiff | Ike | |
| 1990 | The First Power | Patrick Channing | |
| 1993 | The Hit List | Richard Cordon | |
| 1993 | The Baby Doll Murders | Louis | |
| 1995 | Automatic | Major West | |
| 1995 | Tank Girl | Booga | |
| 1996 | One Tough Bastard | Marcus | |
| 1996 | Demolition High | Luther | |
| 1997 | The Big Fall | Johnny 'Axe' Roosevelt | |
| 1997 | The Maker | Rubicon Beziqui | |
| 1999 | Inferno | Beserko | |
| 2000 | Militia | Tom Jeffries | Uncredited |
| 2001 | The Want | Zed | |
| 2002 | Defining Maggie | Buddy | |
| 2002 | Enough | FBI Agent | |
| 2003 | A Man Apart | Pomona Joe | |
| 2004 | Hidalgo | Sergeant at Wounded Knee | |
| 2004 | World Without Waves | Doug | |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes 2 | Redding | |
| 2008 | Multiple | Terry | |
| 2011 | Re-Cut | John Fowler | |
| 2012 | Perfection | Harry | |
| 2012 | The Guilt Trip | Jimmy | |
| 2015 | Bad Blood | Ray Baker | |
| 2016 | Sully | LT Cook | |
| 2016 | River Guard | Detective Mitchell | |
| 2017 | Lost Cat Corona | Sue | |
| 2017 | Beauty Mark | Bruce | |
| 2018 | Leave No Trace | Mr. Walters | |
| 2018 | Above All Things | Mr. Swanson | |
| 2018 | Dead Sound | Stone | |
| 2018 | What Still Remains | Zack | |
| 2019 | Char Man | Kent Bridewell | |
| 2019 | Lie Exposed | The Photographer | |
| 2021 | Topology of Sirens | Dad | |
| 2023 | Self Reliance | The Cowboy |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | V | Visitor Officer | Episode: "The Hero" |
| 1985 | Highway to Heaven | Julian Bradley | 2 episodes |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone | Younger Cop | Episode: "Night of the Meek" |
| 1986–1987 | Falcon Crest | Guy Stafford | 7 episodes |
| 1987 | MacGyver | Matt Bell | Episode: "Pirates" |
| 1987 | Ohara | Frankie Nelson | Episode: "Toshi" |
| 1987 | Laguna Heat | Vic Harmon | Television film |
| 1988–1991 | China Beach | Sgt. Evan 'Dodger' Winslow | 57 episodes |
| 1992 | Ned Blessing: The True Story of My Life | Tors Buckner | Television film |
| 1992 | Keep the Change | Billy Kelton | |
| 1992 | Angel Street | Father Juan Yasztremski | Episode: "Midnight Times a Hundred" |
| 1993 | The Hat Squad | Sgt. Dan Coltrain | Episode: "Dead Man Walking" |
| 1993 | Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story | J.D. Roberts | Television film |
| 1993 | The X-Files | Bear | Episode: "Ice" |
| 1993 | A Matter of Justice | Talbot | Television film |
| 1994 | The Commish | Gary Spurling/Vincent Spears | Episode: "Bank Job" |
| 1994 | The Innocent | Tinsley | Television film |
| 1994 | Higher Education | Dale Evans | 4 episodes |
| 1994, 1997 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Kurt Nypo / Russell Stafford | 3 episodes |
| 1995 | Earth 2 | The Z.E.D. | Episode: "Redemption" |
| 1996 | Women: Stories of Passion | Vincent | Episode: "Sing, Sing Me the Blues" |
| 1996 | The Lazarus Man | Matz | Episode: "The Hold-Up" |
| 1996 | Kindred: The Embraced | Daedalus | 8 episodes |
| 1997 | Gold Coast | Roland Crowe | Television film |
| 1997, 1998 | Nothing Sacred | Michael Reyneaux | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | The Magnificent Seven | Morgan Coltrane | Episode: "Safecracker" |
| 1998 | The Advanced Guard | Desmond | Television film |
| 1998 | The Pretender | Clavell Dane | Episode: "Bank" |
| 1998 | C-16: FBI | Ringo Lattimer | Episode: "The Art of War" |
| 1998 | Logan's War: Bound by Honor | Sal Mercado | Television film |
| 1999 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Raymond Corvus | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Seven Days | James Rance | Episode: "A Dish Best Served Cold" |
| 1999 | Charmed | Jackson Ward | Episode: "The Power of Two" |
| 1999–2002 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Rack / Zachary Kralik | 4 episodes |
| 2000 | JAG | Rory Coulter | Episode: "Body Talk" |
| 2000 | American Tragedy | Bill Pavelic | Television film |
| 2001 | 18 Wheels of Justice | Bobby | Episode: "Dance with the Devil" |
| 2001 | Star Trek: Voyager | Iko | Episode: "Repentance" |
| 2001 | Lost Voyage | Dazinger | Television film |
| 2001, 2004 | NYPD Blue | Leon / Tom | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Traeg | Episode: "Shadows of P'Jem" |
| 2002 | Crossing Jordan | Daryl Wood | Episode: "Crime & Punishment" |
| 2002 | ER | Toby and Matt's Dad | Episode: "First Snowfall" |
| 2002 | Windfall | Bennett | Television film |
| 2003 | The Shield | Bruce Rosen | Episode: "Inferno" |
| 2003 | Peacemakers | Major Hansen | Episode: "Dead to Rights" |
| 2003 | 10-8: Officers on Duty | Ken Meade | Episode: "Blood Sugar Sex Magik" |
| 2003 | The Guardian | Fred Murphy | Episode: "Believe" |
| 2003, 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Walter Hicks / Roger Wilder | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Abraham / Eugene Hoff | Episode: "Charisma" |
| 2004, 2006 | Dr. Vegas | Mitch | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Leo | Episode: "Derailed" |
| 2005 | Love's Long Journey | Mason | Television film |
| 2006 | 24 | Conrad Haas | Episode: "Day 5: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m." |
| 2006 | The Closer | Scott Campbell | Episode: "To Protect & to Serve" |
| 2007 | Supernatural | Randall | Episode: "Folsom Prison Blues" |
| 2008 | Aces 'N' Eights | Tate | Television film |
| 2008 | Reaper | Dennis | Episode: "Greg, Schmeg" |
| 2008 | The Cleaner | Tom Porter | Episode: "House of Pain" |
| 2008 | Numbers | Brady | Episode: "Conspiracy Theory" |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Jack Dubinski | Episode: "Lotto Fever" |
| 2009 | Burn Notice | Falcone | Episode: "Friends and Family" |
| 2009 | Mending Fences | Jack Norris Jr. | Television film |
| 2009–2013 | Sons of Anarchy | Jacob Hale, Jr. | 13 episodes |
| 2010 | Lost | Mechanic | Episode: "What Kate Does" |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Glenn Harper | Episode: "Dishonor" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: LA | Toomey | Episode: "Harbor City" |
| 2011 | Breakout Kings | Harry Lee Reddin | Episode: "Fun with Chemistry" |
| 2012 | New Girl | Remy | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Gun Seller | Episode: "Gun Fever Too: Still Hot" |
| 2014 | The Walking Dead | Joe | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | NCIS: New Orleans | Brick Myers | Episode: "Chasing Ghosts" |
| 2016 | Shameless | Jupiter | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | Timeless | Davy Crockett | Episode: "The Alamo" |
| 2016 | 12 Deadly Days | Dad | Episode: "Love Bites" |
| 2017 | His Wives and Daughters | Eddie Ray Banks | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2017–2018 | The Walking Dead: Red Machete | Joe | 3 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Harris Keane | 8 episodes |
| 2018 | Van Helsing | Simon | Episode: "Christ Pose" |
| 2019 | Sneaky Pete | Jacques Reynard | Episode: "The Stamford Trust Fall" |
| 2019, 2021 | Truth Be Told | Jerbic | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Interrogation | Drake | Episode: "Henry Fisher vs Eric Fisher 1992" |
| 2020 | Bosch | John the Baptist | Episode: "Money, Honey" |
| 2020 | Big Dogs | Capt. DiBiasi | 7 episodes |
| 2020 | The Church of Mike | Randy Pope | Episode: "The Church of Mike" |
| 2020–2025 | General Hospital | Cyrus Renault | 168 episodes |
| 2021 | Big Sky | Mr. Kennedy | 2 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ D'Ambrosio, Brian (2019). Montana Entertainers: Famous and Almost Forgotten (First ed.). History Press. p. 197. ISBN 9781467141109.
- ^ a b "Mishael Morgan is 1st Black lead winner at Daytime Emmys". Associated Press. 25 June 2022.
- ^ Dani Cutler NonStop Local Multimedia Journalist. "Emmy-winning actor & writer Jeff Kober guides Billings through meditation & "Embracing Bliss"". NonStop Local Billings. Archived from the original on 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ^ a b "Interview – Jeff Kober of The Walking Dead". crypticrock.com. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ a b "The Walking Dead Season 4: Jeff Kober Talks Joe's 'Very Special Death'". Wetpaint, Inc. 8 May 2014. Archived from the original on 4 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ 'Bacardi Rum. Serve Chilled.' by Luke White, 1996.
- ^ "General Hospital: Jeff Kober celebrates a milestone as Cyrus Renault finds God". Geeks. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ "7 Things to Know about Jeff Kober, General Hospital's Cyrus Renault". Soap Hub. 2020-04-29. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
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[edit]Jeff Kober
View on GrokipediaEarly life
Upbringing in Montana
Jeff Kober was born on December 18, 1953, in Billings, Montana.[1] Raised in Billings, he grew up immersed in the rural landscapes of eastern Montana, where he engaged in ranching activities as part of his early experiences, including raising Black Angus cattle and sugar beets on the family ranch.[8][9] In his youth, Kober worked as a rancher, farmer, factory worker, and carnival employee, contributing to the agricultural and industrial efforts typical of the region.[10][11][4] Inspired by his English teacher who introduced him to the works of Shakespeare, Kober developed aspirations for opportunities outside Montana, prompting his relocation to California in his early twenties.[9][3]Relocation to California
In his early twenties, dissatisfied with ranching life in Montana, Jeff Kober decided to pursue acting and followed a woman to the Los Angeles area, seeking the vibrant film and theater scene that contrasted sharply with his rural roots.[3][12][4][13] Upon arriving in California, Kober supported himself through jobs in the food service industry while establishing a foothold in the competitive entertainment industry and starting a rock band called The Walking Wounded.[13][4] These roles provided financial stability as he transitioned into formal acting training, reflecting the practical challenges many aspiring performers faced in the 1970s.[14] Kober soon enrolled in acting classes with renowned theater educator Ed Kaye-Martin, whose instruction focused on foundational techniques and scene study, marking the beginning of his professional development in Los Angeles.[13][14] This mentorship was pivotal, equipping him with the skills necessary to navigate auditions and build a career in television and film.[15]Acting career
Early television roles
Kober's early television career gained momentum in the late 1980s with his recurring role as Sergeant Evan "Dodger" Winslow in the critically acclaimed drama China Beach, which aired from 1988 to 1991. Portrayed as a resourceful soldier nicknamed for his ability to evade danger, Dodger navigated the harrowing realities of the Vietnam War, frequently interacting with the medical staff at the 51st Evacuation Hospital while contending with profound psychological trauma and moral ambiguities. His character arc delved into the war's emotional toll, evolving from a detached survivor to one confronting personal losses, including a storyline where he returns stateside with a half-Vietnamese infant son, underscoring the enduring scars of combat and societal rejection faced by veterans.[16][4] Building on this exposure, Kober secured guest appearances in prominent 1980s series. Transitioning into the 1990s, he continued with episodic roles in action-oriented programs like Walker, Texas Ranger, appearing as the menacing Kurt Nypo in the 1994 episode "Something in the Shadows" and as Russell Stafford in the 1997 episode "99th Ranger," often embodying antagonistic figures in high-stakes narratives. These parts highlighted his ability to convey intensity and menace in supporting capacities.[4][17][18] A standout role came in 1996 with Kindred: The Embraced, a short-lived supernatural series based on the Vampire: The Masquerade universe, where Kober portrayed Daedalus, the enigmatic and reclusive leader of the Nosferatu clan—a disfigured vampire artist hiding in the shadows of San Francisco's underworld. For the character, Kober not only delivered a nuanced performance blending menace with vulnerability but also personally created the abstract paintings that adorned Daedalus's lair, adding authenticity to the role. The series, though canceled after one season due to low ratings, developed a cult following for its gothic exploration of vampire politics.[4][19] During this era, Kober frequently encountered typecasting as tough-guy or villainous characters, a trend that stemmed from his early portrayals of brooding, antagonistic figures and posed challenges in securing more varied leading roles. Despite this, he embraced the opportunities to infuse depth into such parts, leveraging his physical presence and emotional range to become a go-to actor for intense, morally complex supporting performances in television.[20][4]Film work
Jeff Kober's film career began in the mid-1980s with supporting roles that often showcased his ability to portray intense, antagonistic characters. His debut feature was Out of Bounds (1986), where he played Roy Gaddis, a menacing drug dealer in a thriller about a teenager caught in a web of crime after arriving in Los Angeles. This early role established Kober's screen presence in action-oriented narratives, drawing on his rugged features to embody villains with a palpable threat. Following this, he appeared as Patrick Channing in the supernatural horror film The First Power (1990), portraying a serial killer whose malevolent spirit haunts a detective after execution.[21] These initial projects highlighted Kober's knack for thriller genres, where his performances added layers of psychological tension to ensemble casts. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Kober expanded into action films, frequently taking on roles that emphasized moral ambiguity and physical confrontation. In One Man's Justice (also known as One Tough Bastard, 1995), he portrayed Marcus, a corrupt figure in a revenge-driven story centered on a former soldier seeking retribution for his family's murder.[22] Similarly, in A Man Apart (2003), Kober played Pomona Joe, a cartel enforcer in a high-stakes DEA operation led by Vin Diesel's character, contributing to the film's gritty depiction of the drug trade.[23] These appearances underscored his versatility within action thrillers, where he balanced menace with subtle depth, often as key supporting antagonists that propelled the plot's conflicts. In later years, Kober transitioned toward more dramatic roles, demonstrating range beyond genre conventions. He appeared in Clint Eastwood's Sully (2016) as L.T. Cook, a flight instructor mentoring a young Chesley Sullenberger in flashback sequences that explored the pilot's early career and decision-making under pressure. This supporting turn in a biographical drama marked a shift toward character-driven stories. Kober further showcased dramatic nuance in Leave No Trace (2018), directed by Debra Granik, where he played Mr. Walters, a compassionate tree farm owner who offers shelter to a father and daughter living off the grid, providing a moment of quiet humanity amid themes of isolation and reintegration.[24] Across these works, Kober's contributions to dramatic and thriller cinema reflect a consistent ability to enhance narratives through understated intensity, without dominating the spotlight.Later television roles
In the late 2000s, Kober gained prominence for his recurring role as Jacob Hale Jr., the president of the rival Calaveras Motorcycle Club, in the FX series Sons of Anarchy from 2008 to 2013.[25] As a strategic and ruthless antagonist to the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO), Hale's arc involved escalating territorial conflicts, family loyalties, and moral ambiguities that heightened the show's central rivalries, appearing in 18 episodes across seasons 2 through 5.[26] His portrayal emphasized Hale's calculated demeanor and underlying vulnerability, contributing to the series' exploration of outlaw brotherhoods. Kober continued to take on intense guest roles in prestige television, notably as Joe, the volatile leader of the cannibalistic Claimers group, in season 4 of AMC's The Walking Dead in 2014.[27] Joe's brief but memorable arc introduced a band of survivalist marauders who terrorized protagonists like Rick Grimes, culminating in a brutal confrontation where Rick bit out Joe's throat in self-defense, underscoring the post-apocalyptic erosion of humanity.[28] This four-episode stint highlighted Kober's ability to embody menacing, unpredictable villains in high-stakes ensemble dramas. Shifting to daytime television, Kober portrayed the drug lord Cyrus Renault on ABC's General Hospital from February 2020 to June 2021, with brief returns in late 2022 and early 2025.[29] As the half-brother of established character Laura Spencer, Renault schemed to control Port Charles through narcotics trafficking and institutional corruption, serving as a formidable antagonist whose religious conversion arc added layers of redemption and manipulation before his character's death by gunshot in February 2025.[30] Over approximately 100 episodes, Kober's performance earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2021, blending menace with psychological depth.[7] In more recent years, Kober has appeared in guest capacities on streaming and network series, including Jimmy Kachel in the Apple TV+ dramedy High Desert in 2023, a single-episode role involving a quirky desert-town intrigue.[31] He followed this with Doug Green, a high-risk prisoner patient, in the season 9 finale of NBC's Chicago Med in 2024, where his character complicated a medical and ethical dilemma for the emergency team.[32] These roles reflect Kober's career trajectory toward portraying layered antagonists and survivors in serialized narratives, evolving from straightforward tough guys in earlier work to multifaceted figures in acclaimed ensemble shows like Sons of Anarchy and The Walking Dead.[2]Personal life
Marriages and family
Jeff Kober was first married to Rhonda Talbot, a film company executive, on February 4, 1989; the couple had one son, Henry, before divorcing.[13][4] He later married fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone on August 25, 1998, but the marriage also ended in divorce.[13] Kober has been married to Adele Slaughter since 2013, and the couple resides in Studio City, California, where they share family life with Slaughter's son from a previous relationship, Alexander Woolverton, whom Kober has described as his stepson.[33][34][4] As a father, Kober has one biological child, Henry, from his first marriage, and he maintains a close family dynamic in his current household.[4]Musical interests
Jeff Kober is proficient as a bass guitarist, having honed his skills during his early adulthood in Los Angeles.[3][4] In his twenties, after relocating to California, Kober co-founded the rock band The Walking Wounded alongside musician Jerry Giddens and other friends, where he served as the bassist.[4][35] The band represented an initial creative endeavor for Kober, blending his musical talents with his emerging interest in performance arts, though he later reflected that his bass playing was "not very good" and served more as an expressive outlet before shifting focus to acting.[36] Music has integrated into Kober's personal life as a foundational artistic pursuit, particularly during his formative years in the entertainment industry, where band activities complemented his early non-acting jobs and provided a platform for live performances in local scenes.[4][11] While specific recordings from The Walking Wounded are not widely documented, Kober's involvement underscores music's role as a personal creative avenue that paralleled his professional development.[10] Post-2020, Kober has not publicly pursued new musical projects or performances, with his artistic energies directed toward other outlets like meditation teaching and writing, though his bass guitar proficiency remains a noted aspect of his multifaceted background.[37][38]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Out of Bounds | Roy Gaddis |
| 1988 | Alien Nation | Det. Sgt. LeVar Mercer |
| 1988 | Lucky Stiff | Ike |
| 1990 | The First Power | Patrick Channing |
| 1991 | Session Man | Chris |
| 1992 | In the Heat of Passion | Mad Dog |
| 1992 | The Hit List | Richard Cordon |
| 1993 | The Baby Doll Murders | Louis |
| 1995 | Tank Girl | Booga |
| 1998 | One Tough Bastard | Col. Hayes |
| 2002 | Enough | Slayton |
| 2003 | A Man Apart | Ciro |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes 2 | Red |
| 2012 | The Guilt Trip | Andy |
| 2015 | River Guard | Detective Mitchell |
| 2016 | Sully | LT Cook |
| 2017 | Lost Cat Corona | Paw |
| 2017 | Beauty Mark | Bruce |
| 2018 | Leave No Trace | Mr. Walters |
| 2018 | What Still Remains | Zack |
| 2018 | Dead Sound | Stone |
| 2019 | Lie Exposed | Photographer |
| 2020 | Find Your Voice | Coach K |
| 2021 | Topology of Sirens | Burt |
| 2023 | Self Reliance | Cowboy |
| 2024 | Break | Jimmy |
| 2024 | Cash for Gold | Robby |
| 2024 | Grassland | John |
Television
Jeff Kober has appeared in numerous television series, miniseries, and webisodes from 1983 to 2025, often in guest, recurring, and regular roles. The following table provides a chronological overview of his television credits, including show titles, years, characters portrayed, and episode counts where specified.[1]| Year(s) | Title | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Winds of War (miniseries) | Lt. Deutsch | 1 |
| 1985 | Dynasty | Biff Jordan | 1 |
| 1986 | Falcon Crest | Ben Maxwell | 3 |
| 1987 | L.A. Law | Sgt. Taylor | 1 |
| 1988–1989 | China Beach | Sgt. Evan 'Dodger' Winslow | 43 |
| 1990 | The Flash | Pike | 1 |
| 1991 | Murder, She Wrote | Wayne Platte | 1 |
| 1992 | Renegade | Jack Trask | 1 |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Caleb Hooks | 1 |
| 1994 | ER | David Alvarez | 1 |
| 1995 | Picket Fences | Jesse 'Hill' Hillyer | 1 |
| 1995 | Star Trek: Voyager | Nirren | 1 |
| 1996 | Kindred: The Embraced | Eddie Furey | 8 |
| 1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Grant | 1 |
| 1997 | The Cape | Jacob 'Red' Rockwell | 1 |
| 1997 | The Pretender | Charles Myerson | 1 |
| 1998 | Pensacola: Wings of Gold | Mack | 1 |
| 1998 | V.I.P. | Boyd | 1 |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Walter Hicks | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 | OD Finn | 2 |
| 2002 | The X-Files | Pincus | 1 |
| 2002 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Morhaug | 1 |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den | Mr. Nichols | 1 |
| 2004 | LOST | Crazy Man | 1 |
| 2004 | Threat Matrix | Hayes | 1 |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Abraham / Eugene Hoff | 1 |
| 2005 | JAG | Sgt. Dan Craig | 1 |
| 2005 | The Closer | Lane Purdy | 1 |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Det. Paul Edmonds | 1 |
| 2006 | Bones | Victor Drago | 1 |
| 2007 | Women's Murder Club | Lloyd Burton | 1 |
| 2008 | My Own Worst Enemy | Dr. Jonathan Smith | 1 |
| 2008–2013 | Sons of Anarchy | Jacob Hale Jr. | 15 |
| 2009 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Harris Keane | 1 |
| 2010 | Law & Order: LA | Toomey | 1 |
| 2011 | New Girl | Remy | 2 |
| 2012 | The Walking Dead: Torn Apart (webisodes) | Joe | 6 |
| 2013 | The Walking Dead | Joe | 5 |
| 2013 | Ray Donovan | St. Patrick | 1 |
| 2014 | Shameless | Keith | 1 |
| 2015 | The Hotwives of Las Vegas | J.R. | 1 |
| 2018 | Barry | Ed | 1 |
| 2019 | The Deuce | Mike | 1 |
| 2020–2021, 2025 | General Hospital | Cyrus Renault | Recurring (approx. 50) |
| 2021 | Walker | Witt Hamilton | Recurring (8) |
| 2023 | High Desert | Bruce Westerfeld | 4 |
| 2023 | New Amsterdam | Clyde | 1 |
| 2024 | Chicago Med | Doug Green | 1 |
