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Warren David Blosjo Jr., (born September 23, 1977) known professionally as Warren Kole, is an American actor known for his role as LAPD Detective Wes Mitchell on the USA Network original series Common Law.[1] He also played Roderick on the FOX original series The Following in its first season, and starred as FBI Agent Robert Stahl in the NBC crime drama Shades of Blue. Since 2021, he has had a main role in Showtime's Yellowjackets as the character Jeff Sadecki. He also portrayed Rafe Adler in the video game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Commander Phillip Graves in 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and 2023's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and he reprises the character in Call of Duty: Warzone.

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Early life

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Warren Kole was born in San Antonio, Texas, and spent much of his early life in the Washington, D.C. area. He studied acting at Boston University in Massachusetts where he began his career performing in local theater productions.[1]

Career

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Kole made his feature film debut in A Love Song for Bobby Long opposite John Travolta, Scarlett Johansson, and fellow USA Network star, Gabriel Macht.[1] He also starred as Addley Koffin opposite Rebecca De Mornay and Jaime King in the independent thriller Mother's Day,[1] and he made an appearance in 2012 blockbuster The Avengers. He also had a role in the TV show Rizzoli & Isles. Kole had a recurring role as Roderick on the Fox series The Following.

Prior to his role on Common Law, he had recurring roles on the Fox series The Chicago Code, 24, and Mental. He also had a starring role as Robert Wheeler in the 6-part TNT miniseries Into the West, produced by Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks. He also starred in the "Pick Me Up" episode of Showtime's Masters of Horror anthology series.[1] He appears in the fifth season of the USA Network's White Collar.[2]

In 2016, Kole began a supporting role as FBI Special Agent Robert Stahl on the NBC series Shades of Blue opposite Jennifer Lopez and Ray Liotta. Kole would then later portray Rafe Adler, main antagonist of the 2016 video game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.

Kole began a series regular role on Showtime's Yellowjackets in 2021.[3]

He portrayed Commander Phillip Graves in 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and its sequels.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role
2004 Company K Pvt. Jakie Brauer
2004 A Love Song for Bobby Long Sean
2005 One Last Thing... Bo
2007 Cougar Club Marshall Hogan III
2010 Mother's Day Addley Koffin
2012 The Avengers Carrier Bridge Tech
2013 Game of Assassins David Hellar

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 Third Watch Tommy Shepherd Episode: "A Call for Help"
2005 Law & Order: Trial by Jury Justin Birch Episode: "Truth or Consequences"
2005 Into the West Robert Wheeler Miniseries; 2 episodes
2006 Masters of Horror Walker Episode: "Pick Me Up"
2007 Medium Wesley King Episode: "1-900-Lucky"
2008 CSI: Miami Russell Brooks Episode: "You May Now Kill the Bride"
2009 24 Special Agent Brian Gedge 6 episodes
2009 Mental Rylan Moore 5 episodes
2009 Cold Case Grady Giles '09 Episode: "Hood Rats"
2009 NCIS: Los Angeles Air Force Capt. Mark Holden Briggs Episode: "Predator"
2010 Rizzoli & Isles Sumner Fairfield Episode: "Money for Nothing"
2011 The Chicago Code Ray Bidwell 5 episodes
2012 Common Law Wes Mitchell Main role
2013 The Following Tim "Roderick" Nelson 6 episodes
2013 Person of Interest Ian Murphy Episode: "Lady Killer"
2013 White Collar David Siegel 2 episodes
2014–2015 Stalker Detective Trent Wilkes 5 episodes
2016–2018 Shades of Blue FBI Special Agent Robert Stahl Main role
2016 Blue Bloods Officer Thomas Sculley Episode: "Blast from the Past"
2020 68 Whiskey Cameron Episode: "Fight or Flight"
2020 The Wilds Dave Goodkind Episode: "Day Sixteen"
2021 Why Women Kill Detective Rowbin 4 episodes
2021–present Yellowjackets Jeff Sadecki Main role
2022 The Terminal List NCIS Special Agent Josh Holder 2 episodes

Video games

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Year Title Role
2016 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Rafe Adler
2022 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Commander Phillip Graves
2023 Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

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Warren Kole, born Warren David Blosjo Jr. on September 23, 1977, in , , is an American actor recognized for his versatile performances in television, film, and . He earned a degree in theater from , where he studied acting for four years before relocating to to pursue a professional career. Kole gained early attention with his film debut in A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004), followed by supporting roles in movies such as The Avengers (2012), where he portrayed a government agent, and Mother's Day (2016). His television breakthrough came with the lead role of LAPD Detective Wes Mitchell in the USA Network series Common Law (2012). He subsequently starred as the antagonist Roderick in the first season of Fox's The Following (2013) and as FBI Special Agent Robert Stahl in NBC's Shades of Blue (2016–2018). In recent years, Kole has received acclaim for his portrayal of Jeff Sadecki in Showtime's Yellowjackets (2021–present), appearing in all three seasons through 2025. He has also voiced prominent characters, including Rafe Adler in 4: A Thief's End (2016) and Phillip Graves in : II (2022) and III (2023). Other notable TV appearances include NCIS Agent Josh Holder in (2022) and Detective Rowbin in (2021).

Early life and education

Upbringing

Warren Kole was born Warren David Blosjo Jr. on September 23, 1977, in , . His father served in the U.S. Army, leading to frequent moves during his early childhood; the family relocated to the area and settled in , when Kole was seven years old, where he spent the majority of his childhood. Kole's initial interest in the performing arts emerged late in high school while living in the D.C. area, where he attended Gov. High School for Science and Technology in . Reflecting on this period in a interview, he stated, "I caught the bug late in High School," marking the beginning of his passion for acting amid the supportive yet academically rigorous atmosphere of his . This formative phase in the nation's capital fostered his creative inclinations before he pursued formal training.

Education and training

Kole attended , where he studied for four years and earned a degree, specializing in classical . His program emphasized foundational techniques in performance, including voice, movement, and dramatic interpretation central to classical works. During his time at the university, Kole participated in multiple student-led theater productions, which provided practical experience and honed his stage presence and collaborative skills. These experiences focused on classical repertoire, building his expertise in Shakespearean performance and stagecraft essentials like period-specific blocking and textual analysis. Kole then relocated to to pursue a professional , concluding his formal education and training.

Career

Early career

Kole made his feature film debut in 2004, portraying the supporting character Sean in the psychological drama A Love Song for Bobby Long, directed by Shainee Gabel and starring as a faded alongside as a young woman returning to her late mother's home in New Orleans. In the mid-2000s, Kole began securing guest roles on television to build his resume, including Wesley King in an episode of Medium in 2005 and Justin Birch in : Trial by Jury that same year. He also appeared as Robert Wheeler in the TNT miniseries Into the West (2005) and as Walker in an installment of (2006). By 2008, he guest-starred as Eddie Riley in the Fox medical drama . He also had a supporting role as Addley Koffin in the horror Mother's Day (2010). Around 2005, following his theater work in New York, Kole relocated to to access more film and television opportunities, a move that aligned with his growing screen credits. As a performer in his early years, Kole frequently played supporting parts in independent films and episodic TV, facing the typical hurdles of an emerging talent such as consistent auditions and establishing versatility beyond initial in minor roles.

Breakthrough roles

Kole's breakthrough came in 2012 with his starring role as LAPD Detective Wes Mitchell in the comedy-drama series , where he portrayed a tightly wound former partnered with a more relaxed detective played by . The series, which explored their professional tensions through mandatory sessions, ran for one season from May to August 2012 before being canceled. Kole's performance highlighted his comedic timing and chemistry with Ealy, marking his first leading role in television and elevating his profile in the industry. In film, he appeared in a supporting role as a SHIELD agent in the Marvel blockbuster The Avengers (2012). The following year, Kole transitioned to more intense fare with his antagonistic recurring role as Tim "Roderick" Nelson in the first season of Fox's thriller The Following, opposite Kevin Bacon as FBI agent Ryan Hardy. As the second-in-command to cult leader Joe Carroll (James Purefoy), Roderick was a devoted and manipulative enforcer who helped orchestrate the group's deadly schemes, showcasing Kole's ability to embody chilling authority. This high-profile series introduced Kole to a broader audience in the suspense genre, with his character's arc spanning key episodes contributing to the show's early buzz as a major network thriller. In 2016, Kole made his voice acting debut as the villainous treasure hunter Rafe Adler in the critically acclaimed video game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, providing both the voice and performance. His portrayal of the obsessive , a former associate of protagonist , was praised for its vocal intensity and nuanced emotional depth, bringing a charismatic menace to the character's rage-fueled pursuit. The role earned Kole a 2017 Behind The Voice Actors (BTVA) Voice Acting Award nomination for Best Vocal Ensemble in a , shared with the cast. Kole further demonstrated his dramatic range in a recurring role as FBI Special Agent Robert Stahl in the NBC crime drama Shades of Blue from 2016 to 2018, opposite as a corrupt . As the obsessive and unhinged handler investigating Lopez's character, Stahl's arc involved psychological manipulation and ethical ambiguity, adding layers to Kole's portfolio in tense, character-driven narratives. This performance solidified his reputation for portraying complex law enforcement figures in high-stakes series.

Recent work and recognition

Since 2021, Warren Kole has portrayed Jeff Sadecki, the devoted but increasingly entangled husband of crash survivor Shauna Shipman, in the Showtime survival thriller Yellowjackets, evolving the character from a seemingly oblivious supporting figure in Season 1 to a fan-favorite through his unwavering loyalty and comedic resilience across its three seasons through 2025, with the third season airing from February to May 2025. Kole continued his voice acting with the role of Commander Phillip Graves in : II (2022) and its sequel III (2023). In 2021, he appeared as Rowbin in four episodes of . In addition to his ongoing commitment to Yellowjackets, Kole made a guest appearance as NCIS Special Agent Josh Holder in two episodes of the series in 2022, contributing to the conspiracy thriller's investigation-driven narrative. He also starred as Aaron Driscoll, a author confronting personal demons, in the 2023 , directed by Keith Andreen, which explores themes of grief and facade. Kole's contributions to independent cinema earned him the Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble Cast at the 2024 International for his role as Charlie in the feature A Wonderful Way with Dragons, directed by Delfine Paolini, highlighting his work in a post-apocalyptic tale of orphaned children on a mysterious . In interviews surrounding Yellowjackets, Kole has reflected on the challenges of embodying family-man roles like Jeff Sadecki, balancing everyday domesticity with the series' intense , while emphasizing his versatility in transitioning between grounded, relatable characters and more volatile ones throughout his career. This recognition underscores his ability to infuse authenticity into diverse parts, sustaining a trajectory marked by critical acclaim for dramatic depth and comedic timing.

Filmography

Film

  • 2004: Company K as Pvt. Jakie Brauer
  • 2004: A Love Song for Bobby Long as Sean
  • 2005: One Last Thing... as Bo
  • 2007: as Marshall Hogan III
  • 2010: as Addley Koffin
  • 2012: The Avengers as Carrier Bridge Tech
  • 2013: Game of Assassins as David Hellar
  • 2023: as Aaron Driscoll

Television

Kole began his television career with guest appearances in the mid-2000s. His earliest credited role was as Justin Birch in the episode "" of Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005). Other early guest appearances include Medium (2005) and (2006). In 2005, Kole appeared in the miniseries Into the West as Robert Wheeler across six episodes. Kole's subsequent guest spots included Special Agent David Siegel in White Collar (2013, 2 episodes), and one-off roles in NCIS: Los Angeles (2009, Air Force Captain Pete Briggs) and (2010, Sumner Fairfield). He also appeared as Brian Gedge in seven episodes of 24 during its seventh season (2009). Transitioning to more prominent recurring work, Kole portrayed Ray Bidwell in The Chicago Code across 10 episodes in 2011. In 2012, he landed his first leading television role as Detective Wes Mitchell in the USA Network series Common Law, appearing in all 12 episodes before its cancellation. Kole gained further recognition in 2013 as Roderick in the first season of The Following, starring opposite Kevin Bacon in 15 episodes. He then had a recurring role as Detective Trent Wilkes in five episodes of the CBS series Stalker (2014–2015). From 2016 to 2018, Kole played Special Agent Robert Stahl, an FBI agent, in all 36 episodes of NBC's alongside . After a brief hiatus, he returned with a guest role as Dave Goodkind in the Amazon Prime series The Wilds (2020, 1 episode). In 2021, Kole guest-starred as Detective Rowbin in four episodes of . That same year, he joined the ensemble of Showtime's Yellowjackets as Jeff Sadecki, appearing in 29 episodes across three seasons through 2025. Additional recent credits include NCIS Agent Josh Holder in two episodes of (2022).

Video games

Warren Kole has contributed to interactive entertainment through voice acting and performance capture in several prominent video game titles, bringing nuanced portrayals of complex antagonists to life. His work emphasizes charismatic yet menacing characters, earning praise for enhancing narrative depth in action-adventure and genres. Kole's breakthrough in gaming came with the role of Rafe Adler, the ambitious treasure hunter and primary antagonist in 4: A Thief's End (2016, ). He provided both the voice and for Adler, capturing the character's aristocratic arrogance and escalating rage across key confrontations. Critics highlighted Kole's performance as a standout, crediting it for making Adler one of the series' most compelling villains through sharp dialogue delivery and physical intensity. In 2022, Kole voiced and provided for Commander Phillip Graves, the cunning CEO of the Shadow Company, in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (multi-platform). Graves' arc, shifting from ally to betrayer, benefited from Kole's charismatic inflection, which reviewers noted as a highlight amid the campaign's . He reprised the role in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023, multi-platform), where Graves returns as a supporting , further showcasing Kole's ability to portray morally ambiguous leaders with Southern drawl and tactical bravado.

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