TMDb/Dazed and Confused Celebrity Cole Hauser's first movie role? See the young Rip Wheeler in the cult classic Dazed and Confused, now streaming on Peacock. May 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Cole Hauser is well-known today for his role as Rip Wheeler on the hit TV series Yellowstone, but his acting journey began decades earlier. Before becoming a fan favorite on the popular show, Hauser appeared as Benny O'Donnell, a high school jock, in the cult classic coming-of-age film Dazed and Confused.