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. The actor also had a career in film as well. 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). Find a Grave, database . During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Both men suffered serious injuries. Year should not be greater than current year. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. US presidents get mullets, 'I am free! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. They divorced amicably in 1977. You can always change this later in your Account settings. This is a carousel with slides. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Beginning in 2008, he hosted a weekly two-hour national radio show (The PM Show with Robert Conrad) on CRN Digital Talk Radio. Actor Robert Conrad talks about his experience working on the television show "The Wild Wild West" in a 1994 interview with Larry King. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. After the accident, he couldn't control his left arm and suffered a partial paralysis of the right side of his body. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "After I sell it, I'm seriously thinking of moving to Spain. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). Audra Lindley and James Whitmore Find Seven Grandchildren Just 'Bully! She subsequently married another man, but after Richard's death was announced, the actress still referred to her ex-husband as her partner. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). Failed to delete memorial. Paul Ryan on Adam-12, (Episode: The Radical). We have set your language to 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Eddie Hubbard at Find a Grave This page was last edited on 23 November 2021, at 03:02 (UTC). Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 5:42:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. Actor. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [11], In 1957, Conrad met actor Nick Adams while visiting James Dean's gravesite in Fairmount, Indiana. 2. He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). [44], He was sentenced to six months of house confinement, alcohol counseling, and five years' probation. [45][46] Conrad suffered severe nerve injuries from the crash, leaving his right side partially paralyzed. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]agrave.com. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. Charles M Conrad. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He also used a wheelchair but could take some steps if he had help. Robert Conrad in "The Wild Wild West" circa 1966 | Source: Getty Images. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. [18], In addition to starring in The Wild Wild West, Conrad found time to work on other projects. After 27 years of marriage, Hollywood Actor Robert Conrad divorced his second wife, Lavelda. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Robert Conrad, the actor best known for his role in the television show The Wild Wild West, has died. This browser does not support getting your location. The veteran actor was well renowned for even performing his own stunts. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Weve updated the security on the site. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [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 was introduced on Strip, then spun off into a series that ran from 1959 to 1963, both in the U.S. and overseas. Try again later. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He directed three episodes. The actor was an advocate of gender equality, a character he instilled in his kids as they grew. Try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. [19], Conrad appeared in episodes of Mannix and Mission: Impossible. Please reset your password. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Plot #37015686. A system error has occurred. appreciated. Sorry! They dont know you, then they love you, and then youve been around so long they hate you. Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please try again later. Their marriage produced three children before their divorce in 2010. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. Robert's first marriage was to his young sweetheart, Joan Kenlay. Learn more about managing a memorial . In the late 1970s, he served as the captain of the NBC team for six editions of Battle of the Network Stars. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Thank you for the challenge and the greatest gift of all; Kaja, Camille, and Chelsea.". 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. It takes a while to patiently take him aside and show him why things might not be going well.". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Try again later. [1], Conrad was born Conrad Robert Falk in Chicago. Drag images here or select from your computer for Red West memorial. The couple's child Chelsea became a Jazz-Pop singer while Camille worked as an actress. There is a problem with your email/password. Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Year should not be greater than current year. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. You taught me well. Leonard Henry Falkowski was the father of Robert Conrad. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Conrad (206942811)? 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. [48], This article is about the American actor. His eldest child and producer Joan said that trying to calm their father is sometimes a bit of a strain. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Sorry! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. He was also in such made-for-television movies as Weekend of Terror (1970) and Five Desperate Women (1971). 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). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). He made $5,000 a week. All U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current results for Robert Conrad. Epitaph. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. TV legend Robert Conrad, remembered for his sardonic delivery, athleticism, and impossibly tight pants on the sci-fi western "The Wild Wild West," died Sunday at 84, his spokesman . Born Martin Rosenblatt in Grodek, Poland, he grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. Conrad appeared in the music video for Richard Marx's "Hazard", which was a No. 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. February 8, 2020 2:23pm. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please try again later. 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. 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). He reprised his role as Paul Ryan in the TV movie Confessions of the D.A. . Politics in the front, party in the back! She, however, wished she inherited a few of his talents and creative abilities but not much of his personality. This account has been disabled. His last appearance was in the 2002 movie Dead Above Ground. [38], In a 2008 interview, Conrad described Chicago Outfit associate and burglar Michael Spilotro as his "best friend". cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In 1969, he signed a three-picture deal with Bob Hope's Doan Productions. [citation needed], Warner Brothers had a big success with its detective show 77 Sunset Strip, then made Hawaiian Eye, a follow-up series. [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. Hubbard thus was Conrad's stepfather for approximately a decade until he and Smith divorced around 1958. . As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Conrad's later credits include an episode of Nash Bridges and the film Dead Above Ground (2002). This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. 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. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave [47], Conrad died of heart failure in Malibu, California, on February 8, 2020, at age 84. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Failed to report flower. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. His two families were said to "get along famously". Robert Conrad, a television actor best known for his role in Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Conrad was also a singer, and recorded music under the name of Bob Conrad in the 1950s and 60s. CREATED BY: Guardian Angel, BIRTH CITY: Chicago Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Thanks for your help! Now Im starting all over again.. Pgina inicial; Memoriais; Cemitrios; Famoso(a) Contribuir; . Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Learn more about merges. Visualizar origem Compartilhar Salvar para Sugerir edies Memorial Fotos Flores Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [en] Deceased > Everything; Deceased; Directory; . Both were for his own company, A Shane Productions.[28]. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Failed to remove flower. Resend Activation Email. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He would later learn French, Spanish, and Italian. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. [42] Tried on felony charges, Conrad pleaded no contest,[43] and he was convicted of drunk driving. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. based on information from your browser. [3] Eddie Hubbard and Jackie Smith reportedly had a child together (born c.1949)[4] before splitting up in 1958. GREAT NEWS! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. A system error has occurred. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There was a problem getting your location. Robert Conrad in "The Wild Wild West" circa 1967 | Source: Getty Images, ROBERT CONRAD'S FIRST MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH KIDS. Robert Conrad portrays James T. West in the CBS television show, "The Wild Wild West," on April 22, 1965 | Source: Getty Images, The couple became parents to three kids; Kaja, Camille, and Chelsea. | BillionGraves. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There was an error deleting this problem. Also, he believed becoming parents to a child would deter their parents from going against their relationship, and they would have to accept it. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Red West (181562150)? Before his death, however, the veteran actor was on a quest to find his one last love. We will remember him forever. There was no attempt on the part of either Robert Conrad or Larry Manetti to attend the funerals of Anthony 0or Michael. Please reset your password. ", Most of Robert's kids grew up following in their father's footsteps and even appearing or working alongside him on movie sets, including the "High Mountain Rangers. His spouse, LaVelda Fann, was married to Conrad from 1983 to 2010. Cremated. 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. We are a crowdfunding site that aims to last forever. Major, Jack (1965). Actor. 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.' 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[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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. Thanks for your help! Resend Activation Email. See more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Conrad. Try again later. Actor. Please reset your password. Your access to this service has been limited. 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. LOS ANGELES (AP) Robert Conrad, the rugged, contentious actor who starred in the hugely popular 1960s television series "Hawaiian Eye" and "The Wild Wild West," died Saturday. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Birth. Copyright 2020. A Warner Bros. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was 84. 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). You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Failed to report flower. Joseph Conrad. Thanks for your help! Spilotro's murder was featured in the movie Casino. [Left]Robert Conrad on set; [Right] Robert Conrad and his wife, Lavelda at an event | Source: Getty Images. The actor was also very fond of his children. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. ROBERT'S SECOND WIFE MOVED FORWARD HE TRIED TO FIND A NEW LOVE BEFORE DEATH. He played a paraplegic coach in Coach of the Year (1980), and the title role in Will: The Autobiography of G.Gordon Liddy (1982). We have set your language to 113. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". Richard was also not bothered about sharing power across gender lines, and even though he had a machismo image, many more women were working on the series than other TV crews. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Verify and try again. based on information from your browser. [37][38] Conrad was joined on some television shows by his sons, Shane and Christian, and his daughter, Nancy. 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 memorial? Black Sheep Squadron: With Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, Dirk Blocker. The actor was subsequently charged with two drunk driving charges. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. Twice-divorced Robert Conrad of TV's "The Wild, Wild West" is looking for love - and hopes to find it in Spain! 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). We have set your language to Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. Try again later. 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). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager.