He prided himself on doing much of the stunt work during the run of "The Wild, Wild West" which resulted once in serious injuries and hospitalization from a fall while swinging on a chandelier. Ellen C Conrad. Record for Robert E Conrad 19 1818 - 1851 in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Winchester City, Virginia, United States from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. appreciated. 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). After Robert's death was announced, LaVelda eulogized him by posting their pictures on Instagram, which she captioned: "Rest in peace, partner. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. [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. 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Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools, or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence. Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. based on information from your browser. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [20], In 1969, he debuted as prosecutor Paul Ryan in the TV movie D.A. This browser does not support getting your location. Conrad himself caused the crash as he was driving under the influence. Thanks for your help! cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Born Conrad Robert Falk, later known as Robert Conrad had eight children. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. Before he was able to speak English, he spoke Yiddish, Polish, and Russian. Actor. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. There is a problem with your email/password. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). He reprised the movie in D.A. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 5:42:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. The actor enrolled the girls in Catholic schools and banned them from dating until they were 16. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Conrad died at the age of 84. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 113. [citation needed], Conrad spent most of the 1980s starring in television movies. Actor: Jingle All the Way. We have set your language to Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He was 84. Cremated. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). "After I sell it, I'm seriously thinking of moving to Spain. He had a supporting role in Jingle All the Way (1996) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Actor. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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). Cremated. Advertisement. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. His eldest child and producer Joan said that trying to calm their father is sometimes a bit of a strain. 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 A small private service is scheduled for March 1, which would have been Conrads 85th birthday. She subsequently married another man, but after Richard's death was announced, the actress still referred to her ex-husband as her partner. Robert's sons Shane and Christian loved acting from the start. He initiated his career in entertainment during the late 1950s with bit roles in film and television. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Verify and try again. Edit Search New Search. Died on 6 Nov 1996. | BillionGraves . He was 84. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please try again later. She, however, wished she inherited a few of his talents and creative abilities but not much of his personality. The next year, he was in the episode "Four into Zero" of Kraft Suspense Theatre, and portrayed Pretty Boy Floyd in Young Dillinger alongside his old friend Nick Adams. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. There was an error deleting this problem. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please try again later. Conrad died of heart failure in. Beginning in 2008, he hosted a weekly two-hour national radio show (The PM Show with Robert Conrad) on CRN Digital Talk Radio. This is a carousel with slides. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The cause was heart . There is a problem with your email/password. The kids were delighted to be working on the project all at the same with their father. As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Robert Conrad: I didn't enjoy doing 'The Wild Wild West'. 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With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Robert and his first wife were married for 25 years and, in that period, became parents to five children; the eldest, Joan, named after her mother, Nancy, Christy, and sons Shane and Christian. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Robert Conrad in "The Wild Wild West" circa 1967 | Source: Getty Images, ROBERT CONRAD'S FIRST MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH KIDS. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. The dramatized World War II adventures of U.S. Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 214, (The Black Sheep Squadron). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. We have set your language to ': Hasan Minhaj quits Twitter live on 'Daily Show', Deep discovery: Researchers locate ship missing for more than 120 years, Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly 'distressed' after being asked to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Daughter's 8-month secret saves her dad's life, CNN anchor has 'so many questions' after police make unusual discovery, Tired parrot rests on umpire's shoulder during game, Tapper asks Bill Maher about the best weed he's ever smoked. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. [45][46] Conrad suffered severe nerve injuries from the crash, leaving his right side partially paralyzed. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The first two films were slated to be Keene then No Beer in Heaven but only the first movie was ever produced. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969. [48], This article is about the American actor. Robert Conrad, the actor best known for his role in the television show The Wild Wild West, has died. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Away from the movie scene, the actor was married twice and was also the father to eight children from his marriages. Robert also stunned fans with his perfect portrayal of a World War II fighter in the movie "Black Sheep Squadron," portraying the real-life character of Pappy Boyington.. Away from the movie scene, the actor was married twice and was also the father to eight children from his marriages. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Please reset your password. He went from being a body guard and confidant for Elvis Presley to becoming a Hollywood stuntman and respectable actor. Actor Robert Conrad talks about his experience working on the television show "The Wild Wild West" in a 1994 interview with Larry King. 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.". We are here to ease the burden. [43] A civil suit filed by Kevin Burnett against Conrad was settled the following year for an undisclosed amount. Try again later. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Try again later. Born Robert Gene West, he was a well-rounded athlete during his youth and participated in high school football and later was a Golden Gloves boxer and karate instructor. 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. [11], In 1957, Conrad met actor Nick Adams while visiting James Dean's gravesite in Fairmount, Indiana. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. Before his death, however, the veteran actor was on a quest to find his one last love. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Actor Robert Conrad talks about his experience working on the television show "The Wild Wild West" in a 1994 interview with Larry King. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. [1], Conrad was born Conrad Robert Falk in Chicago. When he came up with the idea of creating the show "High Mountain Rangers," Richard also pitched for his kids to be involved. After the incident, LaVelda, who had also become an actress, explained that the actor suffered a spinal cord injury and had just 40 percent use of his left arm. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969 television series The Wild Wild West, playing the sophisticated Secret Service agent James T. West. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [citation needed], In Mexico, Conrad signed a recording contract with the Orfeon label. He also sang, and released several recordings with Warner Bros. Records on a variety of LPs, EPs, and SPs 33-1/3 and 45 rpm records during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He toiled at boxing and experienced a career as a nightclub singer before landing his first role of substance as 'Tom Lopaka' in the TV series "Hawaiian Eye" (1959 to 1963). 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [34][35] His last appearance on the radio show was July 18, 2019, and Mike Garey was his co-host. He had at least 1 daughter with Maggie H. Raudenbush. A system error has occurred. Born Martin Rosenblatt in Grodek, Poland, he grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. Robert Conrad attended funerals of the Spilotro's family, and made no effort to hide his appearances from the press there. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Find a Grave, database . Failed to delete memorial. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Eddie Hubbard at Find a Grave This page was last edited on 23 November 2021, at 03:02 (UTC). In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was also in such made-for-television movies as Weekend of Terror (1970) and Five Desperate Women (1971). cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Add to your scrapbook. Oops, we were unable to send the email. After 27 years of marriage, Hollywood Actor Robert Conrad divorced his second wife, Lavelda. He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). The actor's family also requested that well-wishers make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Please reset your password. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Please try again later. The actor and his wife made sure their kids were raised right, and even after their divorce, the mother of four continued to take charge of the family's finances. Utilize our easy set-up tools to create a free online fundraiser for a funeral, memorial service or memorial fund that will persuade friends and family to offer emotional support and financial assistance during a difficult time. Please reset your password. He would later learn French, Spanish, and Italian. [8] He dropped out of school at age 15 to work full-time, including loading trucks for Consolidated Freightways and Eastern Freightways, and driving a milk truck for Chicago's Bowman Dairy. He was 84. He prided himself on doing much of the stunt work during the run of "The Wild, Wild West" which resulted once in serious injuries and hospitalization from a fall while swinging on a chandelier. Robert Conrad at Los Angeles International Airport on December 31, 1980 | Photo: Getty Images. Add to your scrapbook. During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. [14] In 1961, he had a minor Billboard hit song in "Bye Bye Baby" which reached No. He was 43 when he emceed the Miss National Teenager Pageant, which she won. His father, Leonard Henry Falk, was 17 years old at the time of Conrad's birth and was of German descent. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Try again later. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. Learn more about managing a memorial . He also formed his own company, Robert Conrad Productions, and under its auspices he wrote, starred in, and directed the Western film The Bandits (also 1967). Robert Conrad (born Conrad Robert Falk; March 1, 1935 - February 8, 2020) was an American film and television actor, singer, and stuntman. In 1986, Conrad served as special guest referee for the main event of WrestleMania2 between Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage Match for the WWF Championship. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [8], After working in Chicago for several years and studying theater arts at Northwestern University, Conrad pursued an acting career. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much [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. "He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened by his. 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. Conrad and his first wife Joan were married for 25 years and had five children. BURIAL SITE: Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This is a carousel with slides. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [44], He was sentenced to six months of house confinement, alcohol counseling, and five years' probation. Died: February 8, 2020 ( Who else died on February 8?) Robert Conrad in "The Wild Wild West" circa 1966 | Source: Getty Images. Joan explained working with her siblings, and their father made things a lot easier. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The actor, aged 73, also suffered short-term memory loss, and his speech was also affected. Try again. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. He played a paraplegic coach in Coach of the Year (1980), and the title role in Will: The Autobiography of G.Gordon Liddy (1982). Sadly Robert could not fulfill his wish before he died in 2020, aged 84. [26] The commercial was parodied frequently on American television comedies such as Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show and The Carol Burnett Show. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. According to Joan, she disclosed that: "The boys were taught how to iron and sew, and I remember Dad taking me to work out at Gold's Gym. However, in May 1952, Robert decided to inform their parents of their whereabouts after he discovered that his wife was pregnant and he would soon be a father. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He played the lead role of U.S. Marine Colonel Joseph Knox. He makes the decision to return to the home of his youth Mount Carroll, Illinois to visit his alma mater, a local military prep academy, and look up his mentor from more than 30 years ago. Add to your scrapbook. Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Details of death: Died in Malibu, California of heart failure at the. Drag images here or select from your computer for Red West memorial. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. Search above to list available cemeteries. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He toiled at boxing and experienced a career as a nightclub singer before landing his first role of substance as 'Tom Lopaka' in the TV series "Hawaiian Eye" (1959 to 1963). This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Robert confessed: "I never thought I'd dance more than once, but LaVelda is the honest, real person I know.". [47], Conrad died of heart failure in Malibu, California, on February 8, 2020, at age 84. According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California.
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