Mike Connors

Mike Connors

Mike Connors was born on August 15th, 1925

Full Name: Krekor Ohanian alias Mike Connors
Nationality: American
Profession: Actor and Producer
Birth Year: 1925
Death Year: 2017
Notable Roles: Mannix, Tightrope!
Awards: Golden Globe Award
TV Career: 1950s-2000s

Star of the popular 1960s-70s TV series "Mannix," playing a tough, wise-cracking private investigator, and also appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

Timeline
1925
Born in Fresno
Mike Connors was born on August 15, 1925, in Fresno, California. He grew up during the Great Depression and served in the US Army during World War II.
1953
Began acting career
Connors began his acting career in the early 1950s, landing small roles in films and television shows.
1958
Starred in Tightrope! TV series
Connors starred as private investigator Mike Baxter in the TV series Tightrope!, which ran for 37 episodes.
1966
Starred in Mannix TV series
Connors starred as private investigator Joe Mannix in the popular TV series Mannix, which ran for eight seasons.
2017
Passed away at 91
Mike Connors passed away on January 26, 2017, at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy as a beloved TV actor.
Mike Connors

Mike Connors Quiz

Mike Connors is best known for his starring role in which popular TV series?

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FAQ
What was Mike Connors most famous role?
Mike Connors most famous role was as Joe Mannix in the popular TV series Mannix, which ran from 1967 to 1975.
What other notable TV shows did Mike Connors appear in?
Mike Connors appeared in several other notable TV shows, including Tightrope! and Todays FBI, and had guest roles on popular series like The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote.
What awards did Mike Connors win?
Mike Connors won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series for his role in Mannix, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
What was Mike Connors early career like?
Mike Connors began his career as a basketball player and later turned to acting, studying at the Actors Studio and landing early roles in film and television.
How did Mike Connors career span?
Mike Connors career spanned over five decades, with appearances in film, television, and stage productions, and remained active in the entertainment industry until his passing.

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