Mike Connors Death and Personal Life
Mike Connors, born Krekor Ohanian on August 15, 1925, in Fresno, California, died on January 26, 2017, in Tarzana, California, at age 91, from leukemia. His wife was Mary Lou Connors, whom he married in 1949 and remained with until his death. The couple had three children together. Forbes reported his death as part of its entertainment obituary coverage.
Mike Connors was best known for starring as the title character in the 1950s television series Tightrope! He later appeared in films and continued acting into the 1990s. His son, Mike Connors Jr., worked in the entertainment industry as a producer and director.
Mike Connors Career Highlights and Earnings
Mike Connors starred in the CBS series Tightrope! from 1959 to 1960, which aired 34 episodes and was produced by Four Star Television. He also appeared in films such as Sudden Fear (1952) and The Angry Red Planet (1959). IMDb lists his complete filmography with credits spanning several decades.
Exact salary figures for Tightrope! have not been publicly disclosed, but the show was a mid-budget 1950s television production. His later work included guest roles on series such as The Fall Guy and Murder, She Wrote. The Television Academy website notes his Emmy nominations and television appearances.
Mike Connors Net Worth and Legacy
Mike Connors net worth at the time of his death was not officially disclosed. Public estimates from entertainment sources placed his wealth in the low millions, based on his decades-long acting career and residuals from television reruns. Biography.com provides a career overview that includes his transition from film to television.
His legacy remains tied to the role of Joe Taggart in Tightrope!, which was one of the first television series to feature a detective protagonist in a modern urban setting. The show was produced by Four Star Television, a studio founded by Dick Powell, Charles Boyer, Joel McCrea, and David Niven. Wikipedia details the studio history and its role in 1950s television production.