Michael Cole made a name for himself over 50 years ago with his role in “Twen Police”. Now Hollywood is mourning his death.
The series world is mourning the loss of Michael Cole, who became known for his role as Pete Cochran in the cult series “Twen-Police” (original title: “The Mod Squad”). The actor shaped the image of an entire generation with his portrayal of the investigator in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His performance as part of the iconic trio from “Twen-Police” not only brought him recognition in the industry, but made him a staple in pop culture. With his death, Hollywood loses an actor who was the face of an era for many fans.
“The Mod Squad” star Michael Cole is dead
Michael Cole, known for his role as Pete Cochran in the cult series “Twen Police,” has died at the age of 84. The news of his death was reported by his spokesman The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. Cole died on Tuesday at Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. A cause of death was not given.
Cole leaves behind an impressive career. As part of the iconic trio of the series Twenty-Police, he defined an era and left a lasting impression on pop culture. His death marks the end of a life that enriched many viewers through his roles, and he will be remembered as a symbol for a generation.
Hollywood has lost even more icons this year.
A legacy beyond “Twen-Police”.
Even outside of his star role, Michael Cole remained true to acting. He was seen in numerous guest appearances in TV productions, such as “Us & Them”, “Gotham” and “Blindspot”, thus showing his versatility. But for many fans he will always be associated with “Twen-Police”, a series that was considered a milestone in television then and now. Michael Cole leaves behind a family, friends and fans who will remember him as a talented performer and a defining part of television history.
Cole also played a guest role in “Nurse Jackie” for an episode – just a few months ago it was announced that a revival of the series was in the works.
