Mike Connors
American actor (1925–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Krekor Ohanian (August 15, 1925 – January 26, 2017), known professionally as Mike Connors, was an American actor. He was best known for playing private detective Joe Mannix in the CBS television series Mannix from 1967 to 1975. This role earned him a Golden Globe Award in 1970, the first of six straight nominations, as well as four consecutive Emmy nominations from 1970 to 1973. He starred in the short-lived series Tightrope! (1959–1960) and Today's FBI (1981–1982). Connors' acting career spanned 56 years. In addition to his work on television, he appeared in numerous films, including Sudden Fear (1952), Good Neighbor Sam (1964), Situation Hopeless... But Not Serious (1965), Stagecoach (1966), Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966), and Too Scared to Scream (1985), which he also produced.
Mike Connors | |
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Born | Krekor Ohanian (1925-08-15)August 15, 1925 Fresno, California, U.S. |
Died | January 26, 2017(2017-01-26) (aged 91) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
Other names | Touch Connors |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1952–2007 |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Mary Lou Willey (m. 1949) |
Children | 2 |