Beloved Mod Squad Actor Michael Cole Passes Away at 84: Renowned actor Michael Cole, best known for his iconic role as Pete Cochran in the TV series The Mod Squad, has passed away peacefully at the age of 84. With a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, including notable appearances in shows like Gunsmoke and films such as Mr. Brooks, Cole leaves behind a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of actors and entertainers.
Michael Cole was a renowned actor who played the iconic role of Pete Cochran in the TV series “The Mod Squad.” Born on July 3, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, Cole had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, with notable appearances in shows like “Gunsmoke,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Fantasy Island,” “Wonder Woman,” and “The Love Boat.” He also starred in several films, including “The Bubble,” “Nickel Mountain,” and “Mr. Brooks.” Cole’s personal life was marked by his marriage to Shelley and their children. In 2009, he published a memoir titled “I Played the White Guy,” which offered a candid account of his experiences in Hollywood. The actor passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire new generations of actors and entertainers.
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