Michael Cole (Actor) Biography
Michael Cole an American actor known for his role as Pete Cochran on the television crime drama The Mod Squad (1968–1973).
Michael Cole Age
Michael was born on July 3, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
Michael Cole From Mod Squad
Michael has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, beginning in the year 1961 with a role in the film drama, Forbid Them Not. Other film credits include the role of Mark in the year 1966 science fiction film, The Bubble, later re-titled Fantastic Invasion of Planet Earth, Spivey in the western Chuka (1967), Alan Miller in The Last Child (1971), which was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, as well as Cliff Norris in Beg, Borrow or Steal (1973).
Michael did a great deal of stage work after The Mod Squad went off the air, such as Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. In 1991, Michael joined the cast of General Hospital in the role of Harlan Barrett. But it was his role as Pete Cochran, a troubled youth turned crime fighter in The Mod Squad (1968–1973), that made Michael an international celebrity.
Michael’s boyish good looks and brooding, deep-voiced personality meshed perfectly with his character’s backstory—a ne’er-do-well son of wealthy parents who had evicted him from their home after Michael had stolen a car.
Produced by Aaron Spelling and Danny Thomas, The Mod Squad resonated with counterculture-era viewers as well as ran for five seasons, during which a total of 123 episodes were produced.
Michael Cole Net Worth
Michael has an estimated net worth of $1 million – $5 million.
Michael Cole Height and Weight
Michael stands tall at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) and has an average body weight.
Michael Cole Parents
Michael was to his parents Kathleen Hyland (mother), while his father is unknown. He was raised up along with his two sisters named Colleen along with Debbie and one brother named Ted Cole.
Michael Cole Wife
Michael has been married three times and divorced twice. He has been blessed with two children from his first marriage and a daughter from the second marriage. Michael has been married to Shelley Funes since 1996.