This account has been disabled. Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host Year should not be greater than current year. Born in Chicago on March 1, 1935, Conrad worked as a milkman while pursuing a career as a local nightclub singer before moving to Los Angeles in 1958 and booking his first big recurring role on Hawaiian Eye in 1959. The actor eloped with her, and they started living under the assumed name of "Robert Conrad" so that their parents would not be able to locate them. Failed to report flower. Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. Before he was able to speak English, he spoke Yiddish, Polish, and Russian. That wasn't robbing the cradle; it was grand theft.". With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Robert Conrad during NBC Tribute to Clint Eastwood in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images, GENDER EQUALITY IN CONRAD'S FAMILY AND HIS STRICT PARENTING. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [45][46] Conrad suffered severe nerve injuries from the crash, leaving his right side partially paralyzed. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. The actor's daughter, Nancy, praised her father for being a hard worker during the filming. [25], In 1978, Conrad starred in the short-lived TV series The Duke as Duke Ramsey, a boxer turned private eye. Sorry! Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He died in Fresno, California, on January 11, 1988 and was buried in Section 7-A of Arlington National Cemetery, near the Memorial Amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknowns. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Birth. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA. In 1964, he guest-starred on an episode of Temple Houston, then performed in the comedic film La Nueva Cenicienta (also known as The New Cinderella). Robert confessed: "I never thought I'd dance more than once, but LaVelda is the honest, real person I know.". He was introduced on Strip, then spun off into a series that ran from 1959 to 1963, both in the U.S. and overseas. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. [18], In addition to starring in The Wild Wild West, Conrad found time to work on other projects. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Charles M Conrad. Robert Conrad, the actor best known for his role in the television show The Wild Wild West, has died. based on information from your browser. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 1823 - 1910. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. They divorced amicably in 1977. based on information from your browser. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He said: "I asked her on the air when she would be 18, and she said in a week, and I said, 'Call me in a week.' (HTTP response code 503). You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Conrad starred as detective Tom Lopaka. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. Born Martin Rosenblatt in Grodek, Poland, he grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. Try again later. Leonard Henry Falkowski was the father of Robert Conrad. There was a problem getting your location. We have set your language to To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [8], After working in Chicago for several years and studying theater arts at Northwestern University, Conrad pursued an acting career. CREATED BY: Guardian Angel, BIRTH CITY: Chicago Please reset your password. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. The actor's family also requested that well-wishers make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. He made his motion picture debut in "Thundering Jets" (1959) and would appear in the films "Young Dillinger" (1965), "Murph the Surf" (1975), "The Lady in Red" (1979) and "Wrong Is Right" (1982). There was a problem getting your location. Had an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0-1. . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Actor. The actor enrolled the girls in Catholic schools and banned them from dating until they were 16. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181562150/red-west. [8] One of his first paying roles was a week-long job posing outside a Chicago theater where the film Giant (1956) was screened;[9] Conrad bore a resemblance to the film's lead, actor James Dean, so his mother used her entertainment industry contacts to help him get the part intended as a publicity stunt to boost attendance at the theater. Actor, Stuntman. He was 43 when he emceed the Miss National Teenager Pageant, which she won. There was a problem getting your location. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His last appearance was in the 2002 movie Dead Above Ground. This memorial website was created in memory of Robert Conrad, 56, born on July 22, 1913 and passed away on April 0, 1970. Hubbard thus was Conrad's stepfather for approximately a decade until he and Smith divorced around 1958. . After Hawaiian Eye, the actor went on to star as Secret Service agent James T. West in The Wild Wild West, which ran from 1965 to 1969. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. ZODIAC: Pisces Try again. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Thanks for your help! Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Conrad died of heart failure in. Joan confessed: "He starts ranting and raving. Record for Robert Conrad 6 December 1917 in Woodlawn Cemetery (Formerly Allen's Burial Ground), Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. Oops, we were unable to send the email. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Robert Conrad in "The Wild Wild West" circa 1966 | Source: Getty Images. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [10] Conrad also studied singing; his vocal coach was Dick Marx, the father of singer Richard Marx. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He is best known for his role in the 19651969 television series The Wild Wild West, playing the sophisticated Secret Service agent James T. West. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. [40], Conrad was involved with a volunteer organization in Bear Valley, California, known as Bear Valley Search and Rescue, which later formed the basis for High Mountain Rangers. The veteran actor was well renowned for even performing his own stunts. Cremated. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Speaking on their relationship, the actor lauded his second wife and explained, "You've got to be into a guy to want to move with him and live this kind of life.". Search above to list available cemeteries. Eddie Hubbard at Find a Grave This page was last edited on 23 November 2021, at 03:02 (UTC). He had filed a petition against his Union steward, which would ultimately have gotten the steward fired but instead, it was Robert who lost his job at the docks where he was working. The Wild Wild West television series was made into a movie by Warner Bros., starring Will Smith as James T. West in 1999. Ute, Monona County, Iowa, USA . 1 hit in 13 countries including the United States. After Hawaiian Eye was over, Conrad starred in Palm Springs Weekend (1963), Warners' attempt to repeat the success of Where the Boys Are (1960) with its young contract players. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. She, however, wished she inherited a few of his talents and creative abilities but not much of his personality. He formed a friendship with the series' star Robert Conrad for which led to West being cast in the recurring part of 'Sergeant Micklin' in the show "Black Sheep Squadron" (1977 to 1978), of which Conrad was the star. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Actor Robert Conrad talks about his experience working on the television show "The Wild Wild West" in a 1994 interview with Larry King. ", LaVelda Fann and Robert Conrad during 23rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images. He will perhaps be remembered for playing 'Secret Service Agent James West' paired with Ross Martin as 'Artemus Gordon' in the 1960s TV series "The Wild, Wild West" (1965 to 1969) and the later TV movies "The Wild, Wild West Revisited" (1979) and "More Wild, Wild West" (1980). Try again later. Learn more about managing a memorial . Make sure that the file is a photo. Robert Conrad was a graduate of Northwestern University, spending his first few years out of school supporting himself and his family by driving a milk truck and singing in a Chicago cabaret. Actor Robert Conrad, known for the television show "The Wild Wild West," died Saturday at the age of 84, according to his family spokesperson Jeff Ballard. In 1969, he signed a three-picture deal with Bob Hope's Doan Productions. His father, Leonard Henry Falk, was 17 years old at the time of Conrad's birth and was of German descent. This account has been disabled. Photofest. Robert Conrad, the athletic, two-fisted actor who starred as Secret Service agent James West and did his own spectacular stunts on the 1960s futuristic CBS . Verify and try again. As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? You can always change this later in your Account settings. To use this feature, use a newer browser. A year later, his wife became pregnant for the second time, but six months into her pregnancy, in December 1953, Robert lost his job. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. Weve updated the security on the site. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Learn more about merges. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. February 8, 2020 2:23pm. As a result, Shane and Chris starred in the series while eldest child Joan produced it. The story reveals a senior Marine aviator who has reached his pinnacle as a flyer and now must face the decision of accepting a promotion to brigadier general with a new ground focused future in the Marines, or the possibility of retiring from the Corps and moving on in a different direction with his life. Robert Conrad (born Conrad Robert Falk; March 1, 1935 February 8, 2020) was an American film and television actor, singer, and stuntman. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There was no attempt on the part of either Robert Conrad or Larry Manetti to attend the funerals of Anthony 0or Michael. The kids were delighted to be working on the project all at the same with their father. 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His eldest child and producer Joan said that trying to calm their father is sometimes a bit of a strain. Verify and try again. Conrad died at the age of 84. His spouse, LaVelda Fann, was married to Conrad from 1983 to 2010. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I love women. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Richard made sure he raised his kids to have very close relationships. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Around this time reprised the role of West in a pair of made-for-TV films which reunited him with his West co-star, Ross Martin, The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) and More Wild Wild West (1980). [18], Conrad was identified in the late 1970s with his television commercials for Eveready batteries, particularly his placing of the battery on his shoulder and prompting the viewer to challenge its long-lasting power: "Come on, I dare ya". Try again later. This browser does not support getting your location. He reprised his role as Paul Ryan in the TV movie Confessions of the D.A. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [12] He had a small role in the film Thundering Jets, also in 1958. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Adams got a bit part for Conrad in the film Juvenile Jungle (1958). Conrad is survived by 18 grandchildren and eight children, whom he shares with ex-wives LaVelda Fann and Joan Kenlay. He also expected them to be always neat and keep their rooms spotless. He was 84. Description. [3] Eddie Hubbard and Jackie Smith reportedly had a child together (born c.1949)[4] before splitting up in 1958. 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Robert Conrad: I didn't enjoy doing 'The Wild Wild West'. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He was awarded the Medal of Honor upon his return to the United States. After Robert's death was announced, LaVelda eulogized him by posting their pictures on Instagram, which she captioned: "Rest in peace, partner. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. Resend Activation Email. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Try again later. The actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California, family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said. Learn more about managing a memorial . Robert Conrad was a graduate of Northwestern University, spending his first few years out of school supporting himself and his family by driving a milk truck and singing in a Chicago cabaret. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Try again later. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This browser does not support getting your location. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). There was an error deleting this problem. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Photo Credit: depositphotos.com copyright S Bukley, BIRTHDATE: March 01, 1935 If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was also in such made-for-television movies as Weekend of Terror (1970) and Five Desperate Women (1971). He became a familiar presence to television audiences on the program "The Wild, Wild West" (1967 to 1969); usually cast as a villain sidekick. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. CITY OF PASSING: Malibu Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In 1984 Conrad and his production company produced the film, Hard Knox. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Failed to report flower. US presidents get mullets, 'I am free! Actor: Jingle All the Way. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Learn more about managing a memorial . Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. Try again later. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. BIRTH COUNTRY: United States To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [12] Adams was supposed to appear in it, but withdrew so he could take a part in a different movie. Away from the movie scene, the actor was married twice and was also the father to eight children from his marriages. Please try again later. ). Conrad befriended up-and-coming actor Nick Adams during this period, and it was Adams who helped Conrad get his first Hollywood work in 1957. [17] He did most of his own stunts and fight scenes during the series, and while filming the season four episode "The Night of the Fugitives", he was injured and rushed to the hospital after he dove from the top of a saloon staircase, lost his grip on a chandelier, fell 12 feet, and landed on his head. Results 1-20 of 1,366 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Burial or . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. They dont know you, then they love you, and then youve been around so long they hate you. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Failed to remove flower. Advertisement. He was 84. [36] That same year he met his second wife LaVelda Ione Fann. : Conspiracy to Kill (1971) and the short-lived 1971 series The D.A..[21] In 1971, He also played Deputy D.A. In 2005, Burnett died at age 28 from perforated ulcers; his family attributed them to his difficult recovery from the crash. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much | BillionGraves . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. She concluded: "We never dreamed we'd all do this together successfully. After the success of The Wild Wild West, Conrad starred in other television shows including The D.A., Assignment: Vienna, Centennialand Baa Baa Black Sheep (which was later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron.). He went to Mexico in 1967 to appear in Ven a cantar conmigo (Come, sing with me), a musical. [5][6][7], Conrad attended Chicago schools including South Shore High School, Hyde Park High School, the YMCA Central School, and New Trier High School. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Robert Conrad 1935 - 2020 BIRTHDATE: March 01, 1935 PASSED: February 08, 2020 OCCUPATION: Actor BURIAL SITE: ZODIAC: Pisces CREATED BY: Guardian Angel BIRTH CITY: Chicago BIRTH STATE: Illinois BIRTH COUNTRY: United States CITY OF PASSING: Malibu STATE OF PASSING: California COUNTRY OF PASSING: United States This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Little less than a month before his 85 th birthday, he took his last breath, and the cause behind his death is reported to be heart failure. In 2010, after 27 years of marriage Robert and LaVelda called it quits on their marriage, and afterward, the actor said he would like to find love again. [Left]Robert Conrad on set; [Right] Robert Conrad and his wife, Lavelda at an event | Source: Getty Images. However, on March 13, 2003, the actor was involved in a car accident that left him partially paralyzed on his left side. [1], Conrad was born Conrad Robert Falk in Chicago. The actor, aged 73, also suffered short-term memory loss, and his speech was also affected. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Dec - 22 Aug 1888. Thanks for your help! I've been divorced for four years, and I'm not happy about it. Even though he was financing the whole production of the show, the veteran was happy to relinquish the role of the producer to his daughter. Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. [20], In 1969, he debuted as prosecutor Paul Ryan in the TV movie D.A. A recipient of the Distinguished Service Award in Broadcasting and an inductee of the Stuntmans Hall of Fame, Conrad was a longtime supporter of amateur boxing, the Wounded Warriors Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America, the United States Marine Corps, and the Jimmie Heuga Endowment, which provides support to those affected with multiple sclerosis. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Failed to remove flower. [19], Conrad appeared in episodes of Mannix and Mission: Impossible. He went from being a body guard and confidant for Elvis Presley to becoming a Hollywood stuntman and respectable actor. Pgina inicial; Memoriais; Cemitrios; Famoso(a) Contribuir; . For other people named Robert Conrad, see. [48], This article is about the American actor. Please reset your password.
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