Michael Ansara

<p><b>Michael Ansara</b> (1922–2013), born in Syria and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, entered Los Angeles City College in 1941. After training at Pasadena Playhouse, Ansara blossomed as a classical actor with such groups as the Hollywood Players’ Ring. He went on to be cast as Cochise in the 1956 television series version of <i>Broken Arrow.</i> In later years Ansara was active in the lucrative world of television cartoon voice-over work. He was married for several years to actress Barbara Eden.</p>