So, Wings Hauser—yeah, that guy’s got a Hollywood story that pretty much writes itself. Born into a family where creativity practically oozed out of the walls, with his dad, Dwight Hauser, being all over radio and TV back in the day (The Whistler, anyone?), and his mom, Geraldine, coming from literary roots thanks to her own dad, Tom Thieness. Wings didn’t exactly get handed a VIP pass, though. He showed up in LA broke as hell—just thirty bucks in his wallet and a box of diapers for his kid. Single dad life, but still grinding his way up. You gotta respect that hustle. Wings is actually Cole Hauser’s dad—yeah, the Yellowstone dude. But Wings has his own wild resume. People always compare him to Richard Widmark, probably ‘cause he nailed those rough, intimidating roles, but honestly, he’s done way more than just play the villain. Films, TV, you name it—he’s done a bit of everything. And before all that? The guy was into sports, played wing-back in high school football (that’s where the nickname “Wings” comes from, by the way). Could’ve chased the pro athlete dream, but nope—he veered straight into music and acting. Even dropped an album with RCA, which, let’s be real, is pretty badass. He wound up marrying his creative partner, Cali Lili, in 2012. She’s an actress and filmmaker, so you know that household’s not boring. For Wings, the arts weren’t just some fallback—they’re in his blood. Seems like every move he made was about following his gut, chasing something real, and never just coasting on the family name.
You wanna talk about Hollywood families? Wings Hauser is that guy—yeah, the father of Cole Hauser, who everyone knows as Rip on Yellowstone, and Bright Hauser too. Wings himself? Total cult legend. He’s been around the block; tough guy roles, villains, you name it. Back in the ‘80s and ‘90s, you’d see his mug popping up in all sorts of wild movies—sometimes action, sometimes just absolutely bonkers thrillers. He’s got this gritty, real energy that makes you think he’s seen some stuff, y’know? No surprise his kid’s killing it now. Must run in the DNA. People who love deep dives into Hollywood family trees—Wings is a name you don’t wanna skip. Plus, he’s got that old-school charisma, not your cookie-cutter leading man. If you’re into movies that don’t play it safe, chances are you’ve seen him in something and didn’t even realize it.
Vice Squad rips through the grimy underbelly of LA, following a night that just keeps getting nastier. The story hones in on a single mom, Princess, who gets roped by the cops into helping catch Ramrod, this seriously unhinged pimp who’s gone completely off the rails. She’s basically forced to act as bait, and honestly, it’s tense as hell—Ramrod’s like a walking nightmare, totally unpredictable. The movie doesn’t really pull its punches, either. You get this raw, dirty look at the city’s seedy side—sleazy clubs, neon lights, late-night deals gone sideways, all of it. The whole film feels like you’re running on no sleep, just like the characters. Cops hustle to keep up, everyone’s desperately trying to survive till sunrise. There’s no glamor here, just sweat, fear, and people making impossible choices, scraping by in a city that chews you up and spits you out.
December 12, 1947
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Yes, Bright Hauser
Geraldine Hauser and Surekha
77 years old