Alex Cord

Alex Cord (born Alexander Viespi Jr.; May 3, 1933 – August 9, 2021) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Michael Coldsmith Briggs III on Airwolf.[1] He was born in Floral Park, New York. His career lasted from 1961 until 2009.

Alex Cord
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Cord on the set of The Paddlefish: An American Treasure in 1993
Born
Alexander Viespi Jr.

(1933-05-03)May 3, 1933
DiedAugust 9, 2021(2021-08-09) (aged 88)
Alma materNew York University
American Shakespeare Theatre
OccupationActor
Years active1961–2009
Spouse(s)
Joanna Pettet
(m. 1968; div. 1989)

Susannah Moller Cord
(m. 2002; div. 2017)
Children3
Awards1966 Golden Laurel, nominee for New Faces
2001 Golden Boot Award, winner

Cord died on August 9, 2021 in Valley View, Texas at the age of 88.[2]

References

  1. "A NEW FILM ACTOR Alex Cord Gets 'Synanon' Lead After Life of Labor". The New York Times. September 18, 1964. https://www.nytimes.com/1964/09/18/archives/a-new-film-actor-alex-cord-gets-synanon-lead-after-life-of-labor.html. Retrieved March 1, 2018. 
  2. Pedersen, Erik (August 10, 2021). "Alex Cord Dies: 'Airwolf' Regular & Prolific Character Actor Was 88". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 10, 2021.

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