Mickey Cottrell, a seasoned Hollywood publicist and actor known for his roles in TV series like Star Trek: Voyager, passed away at the age of 79 on New Year’s Day at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. Born on September 4, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Cottrell’s passion for film and acting led him through various roles, from managing the Loyola Theater to establishing his own film publicity firms.
Throughout his career, Cottrell collaborated with prominent independent filmmakers such as Gus Van Sant, working on the publicity for notable films like Drugstore Cowboy, My Own Private Idaho, and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. His extensive portfolio includes publicity for films like Bagdad Cafe, Earth Girls Are Easy, Dead Calm, Tarnation, and many others.
Beyond his publicity endeavors, Cottrell ventured into production, contributing to films like Chain of Desire and Shelf Life. On the acting front, he appeared in productions such as My Own Private Idaho, Drugstore Cowboy, Ed Wood, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, 413 Hope St., and The Practice.
Survived by sisters Gigi and Suzy Cottrell, nephew Jeremy Allen, and great-nephew Gregory Allen, Mickey Cottrell left a lasting legacy in the realms of Hollywood publicity and acting.
