Mike Connors (I) (1925–2017) |
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He once jokingly described himself as 'a frustrated song-and-dance man' who wound up typecast as a TV crime fighter. Tall, handsome Armenian-American Mike Connors had a minor career in the movies before becoming a star on the small screen as the impeccably dressed macho sleuth Joe Mannix. Towards the end of the series, his earnings per episode ...
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Born:in Fresno, California, USADied:(age 91) in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (114 credits)
Actor (114 credits)
1998-1999
Hercules
(TV Series)
Chipacles
Chipacles
- Hercules and the Odyssey Experience
(1999)
... Chipacles (voice)
- Hercules and the Gorgon
(1999)
... Chipacles (voice)
- Hercules and the Falling Stars
(1998)
... Chipacles (voice)
- Hercules and the Epic Adventure
(1998)
... Chipacles (voice)
- Hercules and the All Nighter
(1998)
... Chipacles (voice)
1998
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Judge Arthur McSpadden
Judge Arthur McSpadden
- Code of the West
(1998)
... Judge Arthur McSpadden
1989-1995
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Boyce Brown / Walter Murray
Boyce Brown / Walter Murray
- Shooting in Rome
(1995)
... Boyce Brown
- Film Flam
(1995)
... Boyce Brown
- Truck Stop
(1989)
... Walter Murray
1988-1989
War and Remembrance
(TV Mini-Series)
Col. Harrison 'Hack' Peters
Col. Harrison 'Hack' Peters
- Part XII
(1989)
... Col. Harrison 'Hack' Peters
- Part VIII
(1989)
... Col. Harrison 'Hack' Peters
- Part VI
(1988)
... Col. Harrison 'Hack' Peters
- Part IV
(1988)
... Col. Harrison 'Hack' Peters
1989
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Robert Logan
Robert Logan
- Driving Under the Influence
(1989)
... Robert Logan
1981-1982
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Mark Hayward / Sidney Sloan
Mark Hayward / Sidney Sloan
- The Spoonmaker Diamond/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon: Part 2
(1982)
... Mark Hayward
- The Spoonmaker Diamond/Papa Doc/The Role Model/Julie's Tycoon: Part 1
(1982)
... Mark Hayward
- This Year's Model/The Model Marriage/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort/Original Sin: Part 2
(1981)
... Sidney Sloan
- This Year's Model/The Model Marriage/Vogue Rogue/Too Clothes for Comfort/Original Sin: Part 1
(1981)
... Sidney Sloan
1981-1982
Today's F.B.I.
(TV Series)
Ben Slater
Ben Slater
- Tapper
(1982)
... Ben Slater
- Kidnap
(1982)
... Ben Slater
- Gulf Coast Murders
(1982)
... Ben Slater
- Bank Job
(1982)
... Ben Slater
- Surfacing
(1982)
... Ben Slater
1967-1975
Mannix
(TV Series)
Joe Mannix
Joe Mannix
- Hardball
(1975)
... Joe Mannix
- Search for a Dead Man
(1975)
... Joe Mannix
- Design for Dying
(1975)
... Joe Mannix
- Bird of Prey: Part 2
(1975)
... Joe Mannix
- Bird of Prey: Part 1
(1975)
... Joe Mannix
1972
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performerv
Guest Performerv
- Episode #6.8
(1972)
... Guest Performerv
1970
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Federal Witness / Plastic Surgeon / Airline Pilot
Federal Witness / Plastic Surgeon / Airline Pilot
- The Private Detective
(1970)
... Federal Witness
- Is This Anyway to Ruin an Airline?
(1970)
... Plastic Surgeon / Airline Pilot
1964
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly
- The Case of the Bullied Bowler
(1964)
... Joe Kelly (as Michael Connors)
1962
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Eddie O'Gara
Eddie O'Gara
- The Eddie O'Gara Story
(1962)
... Eddie O'Gara (as Michael Connors)
1959-1960
Tightrope
(TV Series)
Nick Stone
Nick Stone
- Bullets and Ballet
(1960)
... Nick Stone (as Michael Connors)
- A Matter of Money
(1960)
... Nick Stone (as Michael Connors)
- Borderline
(1960)
... Nick Stone (as Michael Connors)
- The Hired Guns
(1960)
... Nick Stone (as Michael Connors)
- The Horse Runs High
(1960)
... Nick Stone (as Michael Connors)
1957-1959
Whirlybirds
(TV Series)
Tom Grimaldi / Wally Otis
Tom Grimaldi / Wally Otis
- Rita Ames Is Missing
(1959)
... Tom Grimaldi (as Michael Connors)
- Airborne Gold
(1957)
... Wally Otis (as Touch Connors)
1956-1959
State Trooper
(TV Series)
Jim Madison / Jim Herndon
Jim Madison / Jim Herndon
- The Woman Who Cried Wolf
(1959)
... Jim Madison (as Michael Connors)
- What Price Gloria
(1956)
... Jim Herndon (as Jay Connors)
1959
Mike Hammer
(TV Series)
Marty / Lou Torrey
Marty / Lou Torrey
- Pen Pals
(1959)
... Marty
- Another Man's Poisson
... Lou Torrey (as Michael Connors)
1959
The Californians
(TV Series)
Charles Cora
Charles Cora
- The Bell Tolls
(1959)
... Charles Cora (as Michael Connors)
1959
One Step Beyond
(TV Series)
Mario Patruzzio
Mario Patruzzio
- The Aerialist
(1959)
... Mario Patruzzio (as Michael Connors)
1959
Bronco
(TV Series)
Hurd Elliott
Hurd Elliott
- School for Cowards
(1959)
... Hurd Elliott (as Michael Connors)
1958
Cimarron City
(TV Series)
Bill Thatcher
Bill Thatcher
- Hired Hand
(1958)
... Bill Thatcher (as Michael Connors)
1958
The Texan
(TV Series)
Larry Enright
Larry Enright
- The Edge of the Cliff
(1958)
... Larry Enright (as Michael Connors)
1958
Studio 57
(TV Series)
Patrolman Jeff Saunders / Hap Gordon
Patrolman Jeff Saunders / Hap Gordon
- Getaway Car
(1958)
... Patrolman Jeff Saunders
- Take five
(1958)
... Hap Gordon (as Michael Connors)
1958
Telephone Time
(TV Series)
Cy Yedor
Cy Yedor
- The Checkered Flag
(1958)
... Cy Yedor (as Michael Connors)
1958
Wagon Train
(TV Series)
Lt. Miles Borden
Lt. Miles Borden
- The Dora Gray Story
(1958)
... Lt. Miles Borden (as Michael Connors)
1957
The Walter Winchell File
(TV Series)
Dave Hopper
Dave Hopper
- The Steep Hill
(1957)
... Dave Hopper (as Michael Connors)
1957
Maverick
(TV Series)
Sheriff Barney Fillmore / Ralph Jordan
Sheriff Barney Fillmore / Ralph Jordan
- The Naked Gallows
(1957)
... Sheriff Barney Fillmore (as Michael Conners)
- Point Blank
(1957)
... Ralph Jordan (as Michael Connors)
1957
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series)
Johnny Dart
Johnny Dart
- The Bride
(1957)
... Johnny Dart (as Michael Connors)
1957
M Squad
(TV Series)
Pete Wikowlski
Pete Wikowlski
- Pete Loves Mary
(1957)
... Pete Wikowlski (as Michael Connors)
1957
The Silent Service
(TV Series)
Melhop
Melhop
- The Ordeal of S-38
(1957)
... Melhop (as Touch Connors)
1957
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Glen Kramer
Glen Kramer
- The Latch Key
(1957)
... Glen Kramer (as Michael Connors)
1957
Code 3
(TV Series)
Bill Dalhart (as Touch Connors)
Bill Dalhart (as Touch Connors)
- The Water Skier
(1957)
... Bill Dalhart (as Touch Connors)
1957
The Sheriff of Cochise
(TV Series)
Jess Stiles
Jess Stiles
- Husband and Wife
(1957)
... Jess Stiles (as Michael Connors)
1957
Hey, Jeannie!
(TV Series)
Lash Connor
Lash Connor
- Jeannie, the Westerner
(1957)
... Lash Connor (as Touch Jay Connors)
1956
The People's Choice
(TV Series)
Bob Staples
Bob Staples
- Sock and the Law
(1956)
... Bob Staples (as Touch Connors)
1956
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
(TV Series)
Rafe Bradford
Rafe Bradford
- Broomstick Wedding
(1956)
... Rafe Bradford (as Touch Connors)
1956
The Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Al Kiner
Al Kiner
- Now a Brief Word
(1956)
... Al Kiner (as Touch Connors)
1956
The Millionaire
(TV Series)
Victor Volante
Victor Volante
- The Victor Volante Story
(1956)
... Victor Volante (as Touch Connors)
1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
(TV Series)
Pat Smith
Pat Smith
- The Big Baby Contest
(1955)
... Pat Smith (as Touch Conners)
1955
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mel Dunlap / Lou Renaldi
Mel Dunlap / Lou Renaldi
- No Trial by Jury
(1955)
... Mel Dunlap (as Touch Connors)
- The Last Out
(1955)
... Lou Renaldi (as Touch Connors)
1954
Mr. & Mrs. North
(TV Series)
Mark Willard
Mark Willard
- Murder for Sale
(1954)
... Mark Willard (as Touch Connors)
1954
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Christopher Ames
Christopher Ames
- Yours for a Dream
(1954)
... Christopher Ames (as Touch Connors)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Unsold pilot: Working again with writers/producers Clarence Greene and Russell Rouse, he starred in a pilot called "The Turning Point" about a teacher who did his best to teach his students life as well as book wisdom. Charles Bickford co-starred as the school's principal. See more »Alternate Names:
Michael Conners | Touch Conners | Jay Connors | Michael Connors | Mike & Marylou Connors | Touch Jay Connors | Touch Connors | Mike & MarylouHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Personal Quote:
If nothing else...just do the right thing See more »Trivia:
He had a son, Matthew Gunner Ohanion (b. November 1958) and a daughter, Dana Lee Connors (b. July 1960), with his wife, Marylou Connors (Mary Lou Riley). See more »Nickname:
Touch See more »Star Sign:
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