Rory Cochrane

Rory Cochrane, born on February 28, 1972, carves a distinctive niche in American cinema with his performances in films like Dazed and Confused, where he portrayed the volatile Ron Slater, and in the music-centric Empire Records as the introspective Lucas. His versatility is further underscored by his role as Detective Tim Speedle in the long-running series CSI: Miami, where he brought a blend of vulnerability and grit to the forensics unit. Cochrane's screen presence is marked by a raw intensity that lends depth to his varied roles.