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[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". GREAT NEWS! Robert confessed, "I'd love to have a good woman in my life right now. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Learn more about merges. Actor Robert Conrad, the star of television series including "Hawaiian Eye," " The Wild Wild West " and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" during an almost five-decade career that also included the . 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. 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He was, however, happy when his kids showed an interest in following his footsteps into the show business. Results 1-20 of 1,366 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Burial or . 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? In his role as Secret Service agent James T. West in the series Wild Wild West, which was filmed from 1965 to 1969, he performed in 104 episodes. BIRTH COUNTRY: United States 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. 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. In an exclusive interview with The National ENQUIRER, the 79-year-old actor revealed he's ready to put his $5 million Malibu, Calif., home on the market and pull up stakes. Edit Search New Search. There is a problem with your email/password. There was a problem getting your location. Try again. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). Cremated. When Robert Elias Conrad was born on 15 January 1892, in District Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, William Moyer Conrad, was 46 and his mother, Rebecca Romig, was 35. 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. Copyright 2020. The film was shot in Mount Carroll at the former Shimer College. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Adams got a bit part for Conrad in the film Juvenile Jungle (1958). 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). In 1969, he signed a three-picture deal with Bob Hope's Doan Productions. 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. Tough Guy Robert Conrad, with His Offspring in Tow, Heads for the Hills and High Mountain Rangers, '1883', 'The' 'Blindside', and More of Tim McGraw's Acting Credits Through the Years, Stars Who Hit it Big After Being Named PEOPLE 'Ones to Watch', Star Tracks: Jessica Alba Shows Off Her Growing Baby Bump, Plus America Ferrera, John Mayer & More, From Della Reese to Hugh Hefner: Remembering The Stars We've Lost in 2017, 'Three's Company' ? [1] He appeared in the documentary film Pappy Boyington Field (released in July 2010 on DVD) where he recounted his personal insights about the legendary Marine Corps aviator he portrayed in the television series. ", LaVelda Fann and Robert Conrad during 23rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images. Search above to list available cemeteries. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). Please reset your password. He was inducted into the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame[32] for his work on The Wild Wild West series.[33]. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Discovery Company. Before his death, however, the veteran actor was on a quest to find his one last love. Born on 13 Okt 1924. Robert disclosed: "My wife and I tried to see that our children were honest, hardworking, basically moral people. Add to your scrapbook. 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His mother, Alice Jacqueline Hartman (daughter of Conrad and Hazel Hartman), was 15 years old when she gave birth, and named her son after her father. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. In 1984 Conrad and his production company produced the film, Hard Knox. She, however, wished she inherited a few of his talents and creative abilities but not much of his personality. Add to your scrapbook. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? . Leonard Henry Falkowski was the father of Robert Conrad. He was. Sorry! The actor was subsequently charged with two drunk driving charges. Death Cause and Funeral Robert Conrad passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2020, at the age of 84 in Malibu, California. A year later, his wife became pregnant for the second time, but six months into her pregnancy, in December 1953, Robert lost his job. The actor, aged 73, also suffered short-term memory loss, and his speech was also affected. [citation needed], In Mexico, Conrad signed a recording contract with the Orfeon label. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There was a problem getting your location. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. See more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Conrad. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He revealed: "I'd love to fall in love again! Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. She didn't, but I called her. 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. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. A system error has occurred. And Jesus Called His Children . Conrad's later credits include an episode of Nash Bridges and the film Dead Above Ground (2002). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Wife of Robert J., Sr. Ir para o contedo principal. The actor was an advocate of gender equality, a character he instilled in his kids as they grew. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Failed to remove flower. Failed to remove flower. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. ). Spilotro's murder was featured in the movie Casino. I've been divorced for four years, and I'm not happy about it. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. She said, "Dad is a hard worker. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Subsequently, the actor and LaVelda started a romantic relationship, and luckily for the actor, his new wife got on with his first family quite well. 3 talking about this. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was popularly known for his jaw-dropping performances in movies like "The Wild Wild West," where he played the character Jim West. Year should not be greater than current year. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. "After I sell it, I'm seriously thinking of moving to Spain. Resend Activation Email. Cremated. Please reset your password. We will remember him forever. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. In addition to acting, he was a singer and recorded several pop/rock songs in the late 1950s and early 1960s as Bob Conrad. She subsequently married another man, but after Richard's death was announced, the actress still referred to her ex-husband as her partner. [44], He was sentenced to six months of house confinement, alcohol counseling, and five years' probation. Getty Images. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [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. If people drag their feet, he gets impatient." There was an error deleting this problem. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Advertisement. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Robert Conrad as James T. West in "The Wild Wild West" aired on September 16, 1966 | Source: Getty Images. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Try again later. 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). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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 Learn more about managing a memorial . There was an error deleting this problem. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Conrad starred as detective Tom Lopaka. 113. [23], The show's success led Conrad to win a People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Actor and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. Buried Here. Details of death: Died in Malibu, California of heart failure at the. Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). 2. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Try again later. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. Due to his upbringing as a child of Chicago working-class parents, Richard was also very strict with his children while they were young. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". The first two films were slated to be Keene then No Beer in Heaven but only the first movie was ever produced. This browser does not support getting your location. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He had a supporting role in Jingle All the Way (1996) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? His two families were said to "get along famously". Both were for his own company, A Shane Productions.[28]. [12] Adams was supposed to appear in it, but withdrew so he could take a part in a different movie. 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. The Wild Wild West television series was made into a movie by Warner Bros., starring Will Smith as James T. West in 1999. Try again. This account has been disabled. T627, 4,643 rolls. Thanks for your help! Thanks for your help! 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.' 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. Conrad is survived by 18 grandchildren and eight children, whom he shares with ex-wives LaVelda Fann and Joan Kenlay. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [22] He was a murderous fitness franchise promoter in a fourth season episode of Columbo ("An Exercise in Fatality", 1974). He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He released two albums with a few singles sung in Spanish. 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. ZODIAC: Pisces Before he was able to speak English, he spoke Yiddish, Polish, and Russian. Audra Lindley and James Whitmore Find Seven Grandchildren Just 'Bully! There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In 1978, 43-year old Robert was invited to Atlanta to act as an emcee at pageantry when he met the 17-year-old Miss National Teenager beauty queen, LaVelda, who was passing on her crown. Please try again later. Robert was survived by eight children and 18 grandchildren. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. His eldest child and producer Joan said that trying to calm their father is sometimes a bit of a strain. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. That wasn't robbing the cradle; it was grand theft.". Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? BIRTH STATE: Illinois Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Thank you for the challenge and the greatest gift of all; Kaja, Camille, and Chelsea.". Pgina inicial; Memoriais; Cemitrios; Famoso(a) Contribuir; . [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. based on information from your browser. You taught me well. He went to Mexico in 1967 to appear in Ven a cantar conmigo (Come, sing with me), a musical. Birth. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The following year, he created the TV movie Search and Rescue, in which he starred, which in turn led to a short-lived TV series, also created by Conrad. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much [27] Conrad directed some episodes. Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host There, the pair started talking, and the actor, who was still married to his first wife, made the first move on the girl. 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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. Sorry! Try again. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This browser does not support getting your location. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Born Martin Rosenblatt in Grodek, Poland, he grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. [25], In 1978, Conrad starred in the short-lived TV series The Duke as Duke Ramsey, a boxer turned private eye. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Now Im starting all over again.. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser.