A virile, beefcake blond of the late 1960s and 1970s small screen, Dennis Cole certainly had it all going for him, but tragic circumstances prevented an all-out successful career. A rugged TV version of Robert Redford, his tan, chiseled, surfer-fit looks were ideally suited for crime action and adventure stories and he gained ground by appearing ...
November 15, 2009, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Place Of Birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Height
6' 2" (1.88 m)
Profession
Actor
Nationality
American
Spouse
Marjorie Fritz (m. 2004–2008), Jaclyn Smith (m. 1978–1981), Sally Bergeron (m. 1960–1965)
Children
Joe Cole
Parents
Joseph C. Cole
Siblings
Richard Cole, Stanley Wolf, Eddie Wolf
Movies
Zombie Death House, Pretty Smart, Cave-In!, Wheels of Fire, Broken Bullet, The Barbary Coast, Dead End City, Amateur Night, Powderkeg, Fatal Encounter, The Connection, Bearcats
TV Shows
Barbary Coast, Bearcats!, Bracken's World, Felony Squad, Paradise Bay
Star Sign
Cancer
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Quote
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I'm a guy from Detroit who never dreamed that my life would be filled with such incredible excitement, adventure and good fortune. I'm truly thankful to God and the many angels in my life.
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Fact
1
Traveling production of "Victor, Victoria" in the role of King Marshan [1999]
2
Has a brother named Richard.
3
Worked as a model in "physique" magazines before becoming an actor.
4
His son, Joe (roommate of Grammy winner Henry Rollins), was shot to death during a robbery attempt in Venice, California in December 1991. As of 2009, the murder remains unsolved.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Wheels of Fire
1985
Harlan
Trapper John, M.D.
1983-1985
TV Series
Dr. Esterhaus / E.J.'s Obsetrician
The Fall Guy
1984
TV Series
Stanley Pike
Fantasy Island
1978-1984
TV Series
Duke / Paul / Major Calvin Doyle / ...
Automan
1983
TV Series
Roger Crandall
Cave In!
1983
TV Movie
Ranger Gene Pearson
Three's Company
1983
TV Series
Brett Wade
Matt Houston
1983
TV Series
Dr. Warren Cozzeck
The Love Boat
1977-1980
TV Series
Dennis Grant / Alan Harmon / Dennis Kingsley
Vega$
1980
TV Series
Miles Glover / Drew Marley
A Man Called Sloane
1979
TV Series
Hans Kruger
Charlie's Angels
1977-1979
TV Series
Carl Hansworth / James Britten / Tony Bordinay
Flying High
1978
TV Series
Victor
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
1978
TV Series
Police Woman
1978
TV Series
Jon Paul
Police Story
1974-1977
TV Series
Johnny Reynolds / Raymond LeBrix / Officer Ted Stuart
The Feather and Father Gang
1977
TV Series
Simpson
The Quest
1976
TV Series
Stormer
Medical Center
1971-1975
TV Series
Skip / Tom Martin / Dr. Gordon DeWitt
Barbary Coast
1975
TV Series
Cash Conover
Barnaby Jones
1975
TV Series
Carroll Mitchell
The Streets of San Francisco
1974
TV Series
Col. Peter Johnson, USAF
Love, American Style
1973
TV Series segment "Love and the Three-Timer"
- Love and the Hidden Meaning/Love and the Model Apartment/Love and the Parent's Sake/Love and the Three-Timer/Love and the Weirdo 1973 ... segment "Love and the Three-Timer"