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Michael Cole Dies: ‘Mod Squad’ Star & ‘General Hospital’ Actor Was 84
Michael Cole, who starred as Pete Cochran on the counterculture drama 'Mod Squad' and later played Harlan Barrett on 'General Hospital,' is dead at 84.
Michael Cole, who starred as Pete Cochran on the hit counterculture drama Mod Squad and later played Harlan Barrett on General Hospital during a 50-year acting career, has died. Executive produced by Aaron Spelling and Danny Thomas, Mod Squad tapped into the zeitgeist of the late ’60s, portraying a positive image for the counterculture of the moment by tackling such issues as the Vietnam war, racism and social justice. In 2009, Cole published his memoir, I Played the White Guy, a candid and heartfelt account of his experiences in Hollywood and his personal journey, offering readers an intimate look into his life and career.
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