Michael Cole

Acting

Michael Cole

Born 1940-07-03 · Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Michael Cole (July 3, 1940 - December 10, 2024) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Pete Cochran on the television crime drama The Mod Squad (1968–1973).

Acting credits

Mr. Brooks poster
6.9

A psychological thriller about a man who is sometimes controlled by his murder-and-mayhem-loving alter ego.

Mr. Brooks

2007

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration poster
8.0

A retrospective of the 50-year history of the American Broadcasting Company, showcasing clips from past shows and current programs.

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration

2003

Grave Misconduct poster
4.2

A fledgling mystery writer sees an opportunity to advance her career after the death of a novelist/friend but faces dire consequences when a series of vicious murders occur that seem to implicate her.

Grave Misconduct

2008

Chuka poster
6.3

A group under siege at an Army fort grapple with painful memories.

Chuka

1967

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ poster
7.4

Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.

Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’

2021

The Last Child poster
7.3

In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.

The Last Child

1971

Beg, Borrow...or Steal poster
7.6

A museum heist with an unusual twist: the three thieves are all physically disabled. The men, one confined to a wheelchair, one with prosthetic hands, and one blind, plan to steal a valuable statue. The men use teamwork and ingenuity to beat the high-tech security and get in and out with the statue. However, their plan is not foolproof, as a museum guard recognizes their M.O. and pays them a visit.

Beg, Borrow...or Steal

1973

Michael Angel poster
4.7

A man of the cloth finds his faith challenged both by the death of one of his closest relatives and the aftermath of the crime in this thriller. When a man is murdered under mysterious circumstances, his brother, a Catholic priest (Richard Grieco), decides to start his own investigation with the help of his uncle, a detective, in hopes of tracking down the killer.

Michael Angel

2000

The Return of Mod Squad poster
7.0

Pete, Linc and Julie are called back to the force when a series of sniper attacks are made on their old boss. But the three soon discover that they themselves are the intended targets of a gunman who lives in their old "flower child" world of the 1960s.

The Return of Mod Squad

1979

Nickel Mountain poster
4.2

Henry Soames owns a rural diner, and has befriended Willard Freud and Callie Wells. One day Willard and Callie get the news that Callie is pregnant, and Willard splits. Henry takes in Callie, and helps her through the pregnancy. They fall in love and get married. All is going well until Willard is back from the road and wants the baby.

Nickel Mountain

1984

Mystery Woman: At First Sight poster
6.3

After dating hot doctor Ben, cued by Cassie, mystery woman sets out to discover in a tiny town her birth mother through Victor Short, the diner-managing adopted son the the doc who arranged many more adoptions. She finds her and her husband, Mark McPhillips, murder suspects. Back home, the arrival of an undercover secret agent requires unorthodox help from his retired colleague Philby.

Mystery Woman: At First Sight

2006

The Bubble poster
4.8

A couple encounter mysterious atmospheric effects in an airplane and find themselves in a town where people behave oddly.

The Bubble

1966