
Anyone who’s watched Yellowstone knows Rip Wheeler is the guy you’d want at your back in a fight. But the man behind the character, Cole Hauser, has a story that goes far beyond the Dutton Ranch—spanning decades in Hollywood, a growing business portfolio, and one very public legal battle with the show’s creator. Here’s what’s documented about his wealth, his relationships, and what comes next.
Net Worth (estimated): $10–15 million ·
Age (2025): 49 ·
Notable Role: Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone ·
Spouse: Cynthia Daniel (m. 2006) ·
Years Active: 1992–present
Quick snapshot
1Confirmed facts
- Born March 22, 1975, in Santa Barbara, CA (Wikipedia (encyclopedic database))
- Married to actress Cynthia Daniel since 2006 (People (celebrity news authority))
- Plays Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone since 2018 (IMDb (film industry database))
2What’s unclear
- Exact net worth remains unconfirmed by financial disclosures (Coastlinebrief (entertainment finance roundup))
- Outcome of the 2024 lawsuit settlement terms not publicly detailed
- Full details of internal cast dynamics remain private
3Timeline signal
- November 2023: Sheridan
Additional sources