What was Mike Connors' Net Worth?
Mike Connors was a renowned American actor with a net worth of $6 million at the time of his passing. He is best remembered for his role as detective Joe Mannix in the CBS television series, Mannix. This role earned him critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award in 1969. Mike Connors passed away on January 26, 2017, at the age of 91 due to leukemia.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born Krekor Ohanian on August 15, 1925, in Fresno, California, Connors initially never imagined a career in acting. He was studying law at UCLA on a basketball scholarship when he saw acting as a potential career after serving in the Air Force.
Transition to Hollywood
On the advice of producer/director William Wellman, he adopted the stage name 'Touch Connors'. He quickly gained recognition in the early 1950s. Some of his notable early film roles include appearing in John Wayne's Island in the Sky (1953) and Cecil B. DeMille’s The Ten Commandments (1956).
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Television Success
Mike Connors was a prolific actor on television, guest-starring in numerous series like Hey, Jeannie!, The People's Choice, City Detective, and State Trooper. Adopting the name 'Mike', he achieved peak fame with leading roles in three significant TV series: CBS' Tightrope (1959-1960), CBS' Mannix (1967-1975), and ABC's Today's F.B.I. (1981-1982).
Later Years and Personal Life
With a career spanning numerous projects, Connors eventually stepped away from the Hollywood spotlight in his later years. He was married and had two children. His final TV appearance was in an episode of Two and a Half Men in 2007.
