Smith was the mother of Conrad Robert Falk, who would later, as an actor, adopt the stage name Robert Conrad. [36] That same year he met his second wife LaVelda Ione Fann. ", LaVelda Fann and Robert Conrad during the 1st Annual Stuntman's Awards Show in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images. Actor. He would later learn French, Spanish, and Italian. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). The actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California, family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said. [39] In 1984, Conrad was awarded a star on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall, California (now a part of Santa Clarita). Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Nov 3 1918. Sorry! Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In 1984 Conrad and his production company produced the film, Hard Knox. 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). See more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Conrad. Robert confessed, "I'd love to have a good woman in my life right now. 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). Make sure that the file is a photo. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The DVD set also included one of Conrad's Eveready battery commercials; in his introduction, Conrad stated he was flattered to be parodied by Carson. more details. There was a problem getting your location. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please reset your password. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host [22] He was a murderous fitness franchise promoter in a fourth season episode of Columbo ("An Exercise in Fatality", 1974). 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Learn more about merges. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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.). Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). Learn more about managing a memorial . Afterward, Robert and LaVelda moved to a secluded town with a population of about 100 people in Bear Valley, California. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Twice-divorced Robert Conrad of TV's "The Wild, Wild West" is looking for love - and hopes to find it in Spain! 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). Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. Born Rodney Sturt Taylor, his father was a construction contractor, his mother wrote children's books. [34][35] His last appearance on the radio show was July 18, 2019, and Mike Garey was his co-host. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was. Failed to delete memorial. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]agrave.com. Epitaph. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Actor Robert Conrad talks about his experience working on the television show "The Wild Wild West" in a 1994 interview with Larry King. Failed to remove flower. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? If people drag their feet, he gets impatient." Robert Conrad (born Conrad Robert Falk; March 1, 1935 February 8, 2020) was an American film and television actor, singer, and stuntman. 0 cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. His two families were said to "get along famously". He directed three episodes. 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. Access from your area has been temporarily limited for security reasons. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Try again. 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. Robert was survived by eight children and 18 grandchildren. Failed to delete memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. Edit Search New Search. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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[citation needed], Conrad made the occasional feature such as The Lady in Red (1979) for Roger Corman's New World Pictures, where he played John Dillinger from a script by John Sayles. 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 went to Mexico in 1967 to appear in Ven a cantar conmigo (Come, sing with me), a musical. Resend Activation Email. [citation needed] Conrad starred in the feature films Murph the Surf (1975) and Sudden Death (1977). Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was inducted into the Hollywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame[32] for his work on The Wild Wild West series.[33]. ", ROBERT CONRAD'S 27-YEAR MARRIAGE WITH YOUNGER SECOND WIFE AND TRAGIC ACCIDENT. [citation needed], Warner Brothers had a big success with its detective show 77 Sunset Strip, then made Hawaiian Eye, a follow-up series. There is a problem with your email/password. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [14] In 1961, he had a minor Billboard hit song in "Bye Bye Baby" which reached No. 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). His last appearance was in the 2002 movie Dead Above Ground. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. His father, Leonard Henry Falk, was 17 years old at the time of Conrad's birth and was of German descent. Robert Conrad during CBS at 75 in New York | Source: Getty Images. . Failed to remove flower. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 5:42:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. [en] Deceased > Everything; Deceased; Directory; . 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[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. ", Robert Conrad during CBS Winter TCA Press Tour on January 12, 1994 | Source: Getty Images. There was a problem getting your location. He was promoted to Colonel upon his retirement from the Corps in 1947. This account has been disabled. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The actress explained that Richard was suffering from depression and had been placed on medication. As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match. Robert, whose alcohol level was above 0.20 percent, almost three times the legal limit, had collided with another vehicle and injured the occupant Kevin Burnett. PASSED: February 08, 2020 GREAT NEWS! This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Buried Here. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? 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. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave appreciated. Weve updated the security on the site. 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Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Robert Conrad, the actor best known for his role in the television show The Wild Wild West, has died. A system error has occurred. Try again. Conrad appeared in the music video for Richard Marx's "Hazard", which was a No. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). Black Sheep Squadron: With Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, Dirk Blocker. 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. Poland. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. Find a Grave, database . Ute, Monona County, Iowa, USA . 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. His partner, Artemus Gordon, helped protect the country while traveling in a personal rail car called the William Mason. GREAT NEWS! Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 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). Robert's sons Shane and Christian loved acting from the start. This browser does not support getting your location. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He reprised his role as Paul Ryan in the TV movie Confessions of the D.A. A FEW WORDS: Robert Conrad, a television actor best known for his role in Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Conrad himself caused the crash as he was driving under the influence. 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. Try again. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. ZODIAC: Pisces Family members linked to this person will appear here. There was an error deleting this problem. A small private service is scheduled for March 1, which would have been Conrads 85th birthday. Did you encounter any technical issues? I love women. Photofest. The actor also had a career in film as well. BIRTH COUNTRY: United States Learn more about managing a memorial . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Death Cause and Funeral Robert Conrad passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2020, at the age of 84 in Malibu, California. Joseph Conrad. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Search above to list available cemeteries. [citation needed], Conrad spent most of the 1980s starring in television movies. Failed to report flower. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Please reset your password. 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. According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California. We will remember him forever. [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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? BURIAL SITE: cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The cause was heart . Actor, Stuntman. He released two albums with a few singles sung in Spanish. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. COUNTRY OF PASSING: United States. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. The actor was subsequently charged with two drunk driving charges. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After Robert's death was announced, LaVelda eulogized him by posting their pictures on Instagram, which she captioned: "Rest in peace, partner. Weve updated the security on the site. Nationality. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Robert disclosed: "My wife and I tried to see that our children were honest, hardworking, basically moral people. [18], In addition to starring in The Wild Wild West, Conrad found time to work on other projects. He was 43 when he emceed the Miss National Teenager Pageant, which she won. During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. Cremated. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. This is a carousel with slides. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. 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. She concluded: "We never dreamed we'd all do this together successfully. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please try again later. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please reset your password. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969. ', PHOTOS: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, NPH and More of TV's Hottest Hang Out at the TCAs. [12] Adams was supposed to appear in it, but withdrew so he could take a part in a different movie. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Results 1-20 of 1,366 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Burial or . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. "After I sell it, I'm seriously thinking of moving to Spain. [8], After working in Chicago for several years and studying theater arts at Northwestern University, Conrad pursued an acting career. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He was 84. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. When he came up with the idea of creating the show "High Mountain Rangers," Richard also pitched for his kids to be involved. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Record for Robert E Conrad 19 1818 - 1851 in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Winchester City, Virginia, United States from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. Failed to report flower. All Rights Reserved. Robert Conrad attended funerals of the Spilotro's family, and made no effort to hide his appearances from the press there. Sorry! Hopefully this recording will help you feel that you hav. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This is a carousel with slides. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. based on information from your browser. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Try again later. He lived a wonderfully long life and while the family is saddened by his passing, he will live forever in their hearts, family spokesman Jeff Ballard tells PEOPLE. [26] The commercial was parodied frequently on American television comedies such as Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show and The Carol Burnett Show. 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). Robert Conrad. 3 talking about this. We have set your language to Sorry! He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. [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. He was 84. He initiated his career in entertainment during the late 1950s with bit roles in film and television. Add to your scrapbook. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. I got to play all these fantasies on the backlots of studios. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The actor's daughter, Nancy, praised her father for being a hard worker during the filming. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. [37][38] Conrad was joined on some television shows by his sons, Shane and Christian, and his daughter, Nancy. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. A year later, his wife became pregnant for the second time, but six months into her pregnancy, in December 1953, Robert lost his job. Also, he believed becoming parents to a child would deter their parents from going against their relationship, and they would have to accept it. Learn more about merges. 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. Oops, something didn't work. based on information from your browser. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. However, on March 13, 2003, the actor was involved in a car accident that left him partially paralyzed on his left side.