Alex Cord
Biography
Alex Cord, born Alexander Viespi Jr. on May 3, 1933, in Floral Park, New York, was an American actor. He passed away on August 9, 2021, at the age of 88. Throughout his career in acting, he accumulated 65 known credits. He is best known for his portrayal of Michael Coldsmith Briggs III, also known as Archangel, appearing in 55 episodes of the television series Airwolf from 1984 to 1986. Additionally, during 1963 and 1964, Cord was cast as different characters in five episodes of the television series Route 66, which included playing the role of Michael in the two-part episode titled Where There is a Will, There is a Way.
Career overview
Alex Cord was born Alexander Viespi Jr. on May 3, 1933, in Floral Park, New York. He pursued a career as an American actor and became known professionally by his stage name, Alex Cord. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 65 known acting credits in movies and television shows.
One of his most notable television roles was his portrayal of Michael Coldsmith Briggs III, also known as Archangel, in 55 episodes of the television series Airwolf between 1984 and 1986. Earlier in his television career, during 1963 and 1964, Cord appeared as different characters in five episodes of the series Route 66, which included playing the role of Michael in the two-part episode titled Where There's a Will, There's a Way.
Cord passed away on August 9, 2021, at the age of 88. His professional legacy spans numerous appearances in film and television productions, with his work on Airwolf standing out as his most widely recognized television role.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Fire from Below (2009) as General Mark 'Stonewall' Jackson
- Air Rage (2001) as General Harlan Prescott
- High Sierra Search and Rescue (1995)
- Hologram Man (1995) as Governor Hampton
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Larry Curtis
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Gary Bennett
- To Be the Best (1993) as Jack Rodgers
- The Naked Truth (1992) as Herskovitz
- C.I.A. Code Name: Alexa (1992) as Victor Mahler
- Roots of Evil (1992) as Jake
- A Girl to Kill For (1990) as Mike / Wino
- Street Asylum (1990) as Capt. Bill Quinton
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Marcus Madison Mason
- Monsters (1988) as John Thunston
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988) as The General
- Mission: Impossible (1988) as Daniel Travers
- The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission (1988) as Dravko Demchuk
- Uninvited (1988) as Walter Graham
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) as Wallace Cogan
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) as Wade Kelleher
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Preston Bartholomew
- Airwolf (1984) as Michael Coldsmith-Briggs III
- Airwolf: The Movie (1984) as Michael Coldsmith Briggs III
- Jungle Warriors (1984) as Nick Spilotro
- Cassie & Co. (1982) as Mike Holland
- Hotel (1982)
- Goliath Awaits (1981) as Dr. Sam Marlowe
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Evans Kinsella
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Evans Kinsella
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Robert West
- W.E.B. (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mr. Barrett
- The Love Boat (1977) as Hank Welker
- Sidewinder 1 (1977) as Packard Gentry
- Grayeagle (1977) as Grayeagle
- Fire! (1977) as Dr. Alex Wilson
- Have I Got a Christmas for You (1977) as Dan Levine
- The Quest (1976)
- Matt Helm (1975) as Gallagher
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Inn of the Damned (1975) as Cal Kincaid
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Dave Harraway
- Police Woman (1974) as Bass
- Born Free (1974) as Paul Morgan
- Chosen Survivors (1974) as Steven Mayes
- Police Story (1973)
- Genesis II (1973) as Dylan Hunt
- The Dead Are Alive (1972) as Jason Porter
- The Tell-Tale Heart (1971)
- Night Gallery (1970) as Erik Sutton
- Get It Together (1970)
- The Last Grenade (1970) as Kip Thompson
- Stiletto (1969) as Count Cesare Cardinali
- The Brotherhood (1968) as Vince Ginetta
- A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (1968) as Clay McCord
- The Scorpio Letters (1967) as Joe Christopher
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Peter Cordel
- Stagecoach (1966) as Ringo Kid
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Haynes
- Branded (1965)
- Synanon (1965) as Zankie Albo
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Lucky Paxton
- The Chapman Report (1962) as Bardelli (uncredited)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Larry Rome
- Route 66 (1960) as Rick Decatur
- Route 66 (1960) as Raymond
- Route 66 (1960) as Michael Tiffin
- Route 66 (1960) as Jack
- Naked City (1958) as Nicholas Kovar
- Naked City (1958) as Dick Wilkes
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Pete Brown
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alex Cord best known for?
Alex Cord is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), THX 1138 (1971), Chasing Amy (1997), Monsters (1988).
When and where was Alex Cord born?
Alex Cord was born on May 3, 1933 in Floral Park, New York. They passed away on August 9, 2021.
How many credits does Alex Cord have?
Alex Cord has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2009.
What is Alex Cord's background in cinema and television?
Alex Cord, born Alexander Viespi Jr. on May 3, 1933, in Floral Park, New York, was an American actor. He passed away on August 9, 2021, at the age of 88. Throughout his career in acting, he accumulated 65 known credits. He is best known for his portrayal of Michael Coldsmith Briggs III, also known as Archangel, appeari...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 18
- Matt Helm (1975) as Gallagher — aged about 42
- Night Gallery (1970) as Erik Sutton — aged about 37
- Airwolf (1984) as Michael Coldsmith-Briggs III — aged about 51
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Peter Cordel — aged about 33
- Mission: Impossible (1988) as Daniel Travers — aged about 55
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