Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, star of 'Airwolf' and Golden Globe nominee, dies at 74
Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, best known for his role in the 1980’s TV series 'Airwolf,' died at age 74 after suffering cardiac arrest, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ. The actor, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for the 1971 film 'Going Home' and in 1984 for miniseries 'The Winds of War,' reportedly died February 10 in a North Carolina hospital. No autopsy was performed and the actor was later cremated.
Born on July 15, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, Vincent made his first appearance on screen in the 1967 television film 'The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk,' under the name Mike Vincent. He was notable for working with Kris Kristofferson and Victoria Principal on the 1976 film 'Vigilante Force.' His big break came with 'Airwolf,' where he was reportedly paid $200,000 for every episode, he starred in. He officially retired from acting in 2009.