Cole Hauseris one of those actors who seems like he’s been around Hollywood forever because he has.

In fact, Hauser’s breakout role was in 1992’sSchool Ties!

It turns out he hails froma Hollywood family.

Cole Hauser attending an event

In 2020, he even toldHavok Journalthat his grandfather was his mentor.

“I spent a lot of time with him as a child, and he taught me a lot.

Things like being honest, and you know, don’t lie, cheat, and steal.

Cole Hauser attending an event

If you make mistakes acknowledge those, and move forward.

He was a really kind but also a brilliant man.

I kind of just studied him as a young kid.

He was just a solid human being.

I have tried to model myself after him.”

Hauser also acknowledged that he gets hiswork ethicfrom his entire family.

“My family is innately hard-working.

Especially on my mom’s side.

They were Russian immigrants and they came over and built an empire at Warner Brothers.

You’ve got to work hard, there is no substitute.”