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In 2005, Burnett died at age 28 from perforated ulcers; his family attributed them to his difficult recovery from the crash. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. | BillionGraves . He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. Conrad was also a singer, and recorded music under the name of Bob Conrad in the 1950s and 60s. Year should not be greater than current year. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. He initiated his career in entertainment during the late 1950s with bit roles in film and television. They divorced amicably in 1977. Resend Activation Email. Learn more about managing a memorial . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. There was a problem getting your location. A small private service is scheduled for March 1, which would have been Conrads 85th birthday. Robert Conrad, the actor best known for his role in the television show The Wild Wild West, has died. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Verify and try again. 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 . He was introduced on Strip, then spun off into a series that ran from 1959 to 1963, both in the U.S. and overseas. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. In addition to acting, he was a singer and recorded several pop/rock songs in the late 1950s and early 1960s as Bob Conrad. Add to your scrapbook. Robert Conrad attended funerals of the Spilotro's family, and made no effort to hide his appearances from the press there. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Red West (181562150)? Robert was survived by eight children and 18 grandchildren. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Their marriage produced three children before their divorce in 2010. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He reprised the movie in D.A. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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[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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The film was shot in Mount Carroll at the former Shimer College. Margery Blanche Ebzery Conrad Nascimento 17 feb 1902. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. Born Martin Rosenblatt in Grodek, Poland, he grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. [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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Robert's first marriage was to his young sweetheart, Joan Kenlay. Thanks for your help! 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). Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. Charles M Conrad. I got to play all these fantasies on the backlots of studios. Please try again later. You taught me well. US presidents get mullets, 'I am free! Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969. [2] She became the first publicity director of Mercury Records, where she was known as Jackie Smith. You will then receive an email that helps you regain access. Failed to delete memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. He was. "After I sell it, I'm seriously thinking of moving to Spain. Actor: Jingle All the Way. more details. 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. Conrad is survived by 18 grandchildren and eight children, whom he shares with ex-wives LaVelda Fann and Joan Kenlay. Buried Here. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was awarded the Medal of Honor upon his return to the United States. Actor. [3] Eddie Hubbard and Jackie Smith reportedly had a child together (born c.1949)[4] before splitting up in 1958. Afterward, Robert and LaVelda moved to a secluded town with a population of about 100 people in Bear Valley, California. Generated by Wordfence at Sat, 4 Mar 2023 5:42:45 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. OCCUPATION: Actor GREAT NEWS! In addition to acting, he was a singer and recorded several pop/rock songs in the late 1950s and early 1960s as Bob Conrad. Actor, Director, Writer, Singer, Radio Host All Rights Reserved. Actor. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. ", LaVelda Fann and Robert Conrad during 23rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim, California | Source: Getty Images. Audra Lindley and James Whitmore Find Seven Grandchildren Just 'Bully! There was a problem getting your location. [citation needed], Warner Brothers had a big success with its detective show 77 Sunset Strip, then made Hawaiian Eye, a follow-up series. Robert confessed, "I'd love to have a good woman in my life right now. Advertisement. Did you encounter any technical issues? . Search above to list available cemeteries. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She concluded: "We never dreamed we'd all do this together successfully. Conrad joined the list of villains on the popular TV series "Columbo" in the episode "An Exercise in Fatality" (1974). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Meanwhile, their kids grew up to be very successful individuals. 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. Robert Conrad in "The Wild Wild West" circa 1967 | Source: Getty Images, ROBERT CONRAD'S FIRST MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP WITH KIDS. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [48], This article is about the American actor. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Red West I found on Findagrave.com. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. ", Robert Conrad during CBS Winter TCA Press Tour on January 12, 1994 | Source: Getty Images. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. His last appearance was in the 2002 movie Dead Above Ground. A system error has occurred. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. 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). Man. He made $5,000 a week. We are a crowdfunding site that aims to last forever. People Buried Here. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. 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.". After 27 years of marriage, Hollywood Actor Robert Conrad divorced his second wife, Lavelda. 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). [15], At Warner, he appeared in the second season of the James Garner series Maverick (episode: "Yellow River", 1959). [8], After working in Chicago for several years and studying theater arts at Northwestern University, Conrad pursued an acting career. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. The story reveals a senior Marine aviator who has reached his pinnacle as a flyer and now must face the decision of accepting a promotion to brigadier general with a new ground focused future in the Marines, or the possibility of retiring from the Corps and moving on in a different direction with his life. GREAT NEWS! Here are some details about his relationships and children. Learn more about managing a memorial . STATE OF PASSING: California ', PHOTOS: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, NPH and More of TV's Hottest Hang Out at the TCAs. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Failed to delete memorial. Death record, obituary, funeral notice and information about the deceased person. Please reset your password. Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). 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). There, the pair started talking, and the actor, who was still married to his first wife, made the first move on the girl. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Before he was able to speak English, he spoke Yiddish, Polish, and Russian. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [26] The commercial was parodied frequently on American television comedies such as Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show and The Carol Burnett Show. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Family members linked to this person will appear here. 3 talking about this. Died: February 8, 2020 ( Who else died on February 8?) Died on 6 Nov 1996. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! He died from an aortic aneurysm. The actor was subsequently charged with two drunk driving charges. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. After the accident, he couldn't control his left arm and suffered a partial paralysis of the right side of his body. [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. Sorry! We have set your language to Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. PASSED: February 08, 2020 | BillionGraves. 2. Results 1-20 of 1,366 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Burial or . I've been divorced for four years, and I'm not happy about it. 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. 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). To use this feature, use a newer browser. There are three cycles in showbiz, Conrad told PEOPLE in 1988, while he filmed his then-new show High Mountain Rangers. [citation needed], In Mexico, Conrad signed a recording contract with the Orfeon label. 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 is a problem with your email/password. cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. appreciated. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. based on information from your browser. [27] Conrad directed some episodes. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He also expected them to be always neat and keep their rooms spotless. He earned a Golden Globe nomination during the series' run. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? COUNTRY OF PASSING: United States. [citation needed], Conrad found ratings success again from 1976 to 1978 as legendary tough-guy World War II fighter ace Pappy Boyington in Baa Baa Black Sheep, retitled for its second season and in later syndication as Black Sheep Squadron. She didn't, but I called her. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [citation needed] Conrad starred in the feature films Murph the Surf (1975) and Sudden Death (1977). In the late 1970s, he served as the captain of the NBC team for six editions of Battle of the Network Stars. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Oops, we were unable to send the email. [22] He was a murderous fitness franchise promoter in a fourth season episode of Columbo ("An Exercise in Fatality", 1974). Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. [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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. See more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Conrad. He was popularly known for his jaw-dropping performances in movies like "The Wild Wild West," where he played the character Jim West. 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. 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. 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. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Try again later. 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). [11], In 1957, Conrad met actor Nick Adams while visiting James Dean's gravesite in Fairmount, Indiana. To use this feature, use a newer browser. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The actor enrolled the girls in Catholic schools and banned them from dating until they were 16. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Twice-divorced Robert Conrad of TV's "The Wild, Wild West" is looking for love - and hopes to find it in Spain! I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Learn more about managing a memorial . His two families were said to "get along famously". Try again later. Poland. 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.