Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. He went to Mexico in 1967 to appear in Ven a cantar conmigo (Come, sing with me), a musical. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Conrad was soon signed to an acting contract by Warner Bros. Try again later. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. We invite you to share condolences for Robert Conrad in our Guest Book. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This memorial website was created in memory of Robert Conrad, 56, born on July 22, 1913 and passed away on April 0, 1970. 113. Details of death: Died in Malibu, California of heart failure at the. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. We have set your language to cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Had an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0-1. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. If people drag their feet, he gets impatient." cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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). (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Robert Conrad during NBC Tribute to Clint Eastwood in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images, GENDER EQUALITY IN CONRAD'S FAMILY AND HIS STRICT PARENTING. Robert Conrad, a television actor best known for his role in Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Hopefully this recording will help you feel that you hav. There is a problem with your email/password. Before his death, however, the veteran actor was on a quest to find his one last love. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Learn more about merges. Thank you for the challenge and the greatest gift of all; Kaja, Camille, and Chelsea.". She subsequently married another man, but after Richard's death was announced, the actress still referred to her ex-husband as her partner. Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host The actor also had a career in film as well. Learn more about managing a memorial . He was featured in other shows, either for Warner or Ziv Television, including Highway Patrol, Lawman, Colt .45 (playing Billy the Kid),[citation needed] Sea Hunt, The Man and the Challenge, and Lock Up. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Add to your scrapbook. The film was shot in Mount Carroll at the former Shimer College. 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. There are three cycles in showbiz, Conrad told PEOPLE in 1988, while he filmed his then-new show High Mountain Rangers. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The actor, aged 73, also suffered short-term memory loss, and his speech was also affected. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He was inducted into the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame[32] for his work on The Wild Wild West series.[33]. A Warner Bros. During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. He had a supporting role in Jingle All the Way (1996) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. This browser does not support getting your location. Weve updated the security on the site. [en] Deceased > Everything; Deceased; Directory; . ROBERT'S SECOND WIFE MOVED FORWARD HE TRIED TO FIND A NEW LOVE BEFORE DEATH. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. That's the case of Robert Conrad, the 83-year-old actor who is confined to a wheelchair after he had a bad car accident in March 2003. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [12] Conrad's brief non-speaking role in Juvenile Jungle enabled him to join the Screen Actors Guild. His spouse, LaVelda Fann, was married to Conrad from 1983 to 2010. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. His father, Leonard Henry Falk, was 17 years old at the time of Conrad's birth and was of German descent. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. appreciated. Add to your scrapbook. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. The actor was also very fond of his children. Copyright 2020. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 5:42:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. Try again later. Often family members and friends are not able to participate at the time that a service takes place. Robert Conrad, a television tough guy best known for his lead role in the mid-1960s series "The Wild Wild West," died on Saturday at his home in Malibu, Calif. There was an error deleting this problem. Sorry! Try again later. Both men suffered serious injuries. Failed to delete memorial. 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. [39] In 1984, Conrad was awarded a star on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall, California (now a part of Santa Clarita). Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? [41], On March 31, 2003, while on Highway 4 in California's Sierra Nevada foothills near his Alpine County home, Conrad drove his Jaguar over the center median and slammed head-on into a Subaru driven by 26-year-old Kevin Burnett. He was a Deputy Sheriff for approximately eight years in the Bear Valley area of California, where he resided. 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. T627, 4,643 rolls. [22] He was a murderous fitness franchise promoter in a fourth season episode of Columbo ("An Exercise in Fatality", 1974). Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Afterward, Robert and LaVelda moved to a secluded town with a population of about 100 people in Bear Valley, California. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. Major, Jack (1965). Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Politics in the front, party in the back! We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Verify and try again. The show followed the characters of West and Artemus Gordon as the countrys first Secret Service agents exploring the west during the Ulysses S. Grant administration. Resend Activation 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). GREAT NEWS! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. There was a problem getting your location. Conrad himself caused the crash as he was driving under the influence. He was 84. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. Their marriage produced three children before their divorce in 2010. The actor's family also requested that well-wishers make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. All Rights Reserved. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Verify and try again. 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. 2. Adams got a bit part for Conrad in the film Juvenile Jungle (1958). ). [8], After working in Chicago for several years and studying theater arts at Northwestern University, Conrad pursued an acting career. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [1], Conrad was born Conrad Robert Falk in Chicago. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. 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. When he came up with the idea of creating the show "High Mountain Rangers," Richard also pitched for his kids to be involved. However, after their divorce, she had moved on and married another man. After the accident, he couldn't control his left arm and suffered a partial paralysis of the right side of his body. [2] She became the first publicity director of Mercury Records, where she was known as Jackie Smith. He initiated his career in entertainment during the late 1950s with bit roles in film and television. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They divorced amicably in 1977. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. Getty Images. Ute, Monona County, Iowa, USA . [26] The commercial was parodied frequently on American television comedies such as Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show and The Carol Burnett Show. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. In addition to acting, he was a singer and recorded several pop/rock songs in the late 1950s and early 1960s as Bob Conrad. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. ", Robert Conrad during CBS Winter TCA Press Tour on January 12, 1994 | Source: Getty Images. Conrad's later credits include an episode of Nash Bridges and the film Dead Above Ground (2002). ", LaVelda Fann and Robert Conrad during the 1st Annual Stuntman's Awards Show in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images. His partner, Artemus Gordon, helped protect the country while traveling in a personal rail car called the William Mason. A handsome, rugged leading man who played in a wide range of motion pictures, he may be best remembered by movie audiences for the films The Time Machine (1960), The Birds (1963) and Darker than Amber (1970). 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. based on information from your browser. Joan confessed: "He starts ranting and raving. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Conrad later played a modern-day variation of James West in the short-lived series A Man Called Sloane in 1979. . [31] In 2006, Conrad recorded audio introductions for every episode of the first season of The Wild Wild West for its North American DVD release on June 6. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [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". STATE OF PASSING: California [34][35] His last appearance on the radio show was July 18, 2019, and Mike Garey was his co-host. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 1823 - 1910. Birth. Buried Here. He would later learn French, Spanish, and Italian. Solicitao de foto enviada com sucesso. [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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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