As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Your access to this service has been limited. He was the father of actress Nancy Conrad. The first two films were slated to be Keene then No Beer in Heaven but only the first movie was ever produced. During the 1970s, he appeared in a popular TV commercial for Eveready Batteries which he made the memorable phrase "I dare you to knock this battery from my shoulder." Please try again later. STATE OF PASSING: California You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Robert Conrad I found on Findagrave.com. Sadly Robert could not fulfill his wish before he died in 2020, aged 84. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Red West (181562150)? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Before he was able to speak English, he spoke Yiddish, Polish, and Russian. Thanks for your help! Eddie Hubbard at Find a Grave This page was last edited on 23 November 2021, at 03:02 (UTC). 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). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Afterward, Robert and LaVelda moved to a secluded town with a population of about 100 people in Bear Valley, California. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Politics in the front, party in the back! Born Martin Rosenblatt in Grodek, Poland, he grew up on New York City's Lower East Side. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [1], Conrad was born Conrad Robert Falk in Chicago. Charles M Conrad. Conrad played a Police Chief in the theatrically released comedy film Moving Violations (1985), and in the following TV movies; The Fifth Missile (1986), Assassin (1986) and Charley Hannah's War (1986).[29]. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. However, on March 13, 2003, the actor was involved in a car accident that left him partially paralyzed on his left side. [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. The couple's child Chelsea became a Jazz-Pop singer while Camille worked as an actress. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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 . Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. GREAT NEWS! The actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California, family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. All Rights Reserved. The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site. All U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current results for Robert Conrad. Audra Lindley and James Whitmore Find Seven Grandchildren Just 'Bully! ", 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. Robert Conrad during CBS at 75 in New York | Source: Getty Images. Twice-divorced Robert Conrad of TV's "The Wild, Wild West" is looking for love - and hopes to find it in Spain! Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [12] Adams was supposed to appear in it, but withdrew so he could take a part in a different movie. [citation needed] Conrad starred in the feature films Murph the Surf (1975) and Sudden Death (1977). Verify and try again. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The actor's daughter, Nancy, praised her father for being a hard worker during the filming. Sorry! Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Now Im starting all over again.. The actor's family also requested that well-wishers make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Robert's sons Shane and Christian loved acting from the start. 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. Add to your scrapbook. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. 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. Before his death, however, the veteran actor was on a quest to find his one last love. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Actor. He was 84. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." You have chosen this person to be their own family member. His last appearance was in the 2002 movie Dead Above Ground. Conrad is survived by 18 grandchildren and eight children, whom he shares with ex-wives LaVelda Fann and Joan Kenlay. He would later learn French, Spanish, and Italian. In 2010, after 27 years of marriage Robert and LaVelda called it quits on their marriage, and afterward, the actor said he would like to find love again. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Edit Search New Search. [12] He had a small role in the film Thundering Jets, also in 1958. [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. Robert Conrad, the athletic, two-fisted actor who starred as Secret Service agent James West and did his own spectacular stunts on the 1960s futuristic CBS . During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Try again later. The actor enrolled the girls in Catholic schools and banned them from dating until they were 16. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was 84. There was a problem getting your location. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He made $5,000 a week. [20], In 1969, he debuted as prosecutor Paul Ryan in the TV movie D.A. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. CREATED BY: Guardian Angel, BIRTH CITY: Chicago Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Born Conrad Robert Falk, the Chicago native attended Northwestern University. In the late 1970s, he served as the captain of the NBC team for six editions of Battle of the Network Stars. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Try again later. The actor was an advocate of gender equality, a character he instilled in his kids as they grew. 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Please enter your email and password to sign in. Thanks for your help! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The actor was also very fond of his children. Try again later. Photo Credit: depositphotos.com copyright S Bukley, BIRTHDATE: March 01, 1935 based on information from your browser. [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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Details of death: Died in Malibu, California of heart failure at the. He reprised his role as Paul Ryan in the TV movie Confessions of the D.A. We are a crowdfunding site that aims to last forever. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. Failed to delete memorial. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. Plot #37015686. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. 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.). I thought you might like to see a memorial for Red West I found on Findagrave.com. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Failed to remove flower. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. February 8, 2020 2:23pm. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Robert confessed: "I never thought I'd dance more than once, but LaVelda is the honest, real person I know.". [16], In 1965, Conrad began his starring role as government agent James West on the weekly series The Wild Wild West, which aired on CBS until its cancellation in 1969. 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. BIRTH STATE: Illinois The kids were delighted to be working on the project all at the same with their father. Robert Conrad, the actor best known for his role in the television show The Wild Wild West, has died. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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 later. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He played a paraplegic coach in Coach of the Year (1980), and the title role in Will: The Autobiography of G.Gordon Liddy (1982). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His two families were said to "get along famously". You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He went from being a body guard and confidant for Elvis Presley to becoming a Hollywood stuntman and respectable actor. Died: February 8, 2020 ( Who else died on February 8?) Failed to delete memorial. 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Not Available - 6 Dec 1917. [43] A civil suit filed by Kevin Burnett against Conrad was settled the following year for an undisclosed amount. Actor, Stuntman. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Wife of Robert J., Sr. Ir para o contedo principal. Conrad was also a singer, and recorded music under the name of Bob Conrad in the 1950s and 60s. BIRTH COUNTRY: United States Actor Robert Conrad talks about his experience working on the television show "The Wild Wild West" in a 1994 interview with Larry King. Actor. Man. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Actor. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. Both men suffered serious injuries. Try again. [8], After working in Chicago for several years and studying theater arts at Northwestern University, Conrad pursued an acting career. Try again later. Conrad and his first wife Joan were married for 25 years and had five children. There was a problem getting your location. Born in Chicago on March 1, 1935, Conrad worked as a milkman while pursuing a career as a local nightclub singer before moving to Los Angeles in 1958 and booking his first big recurring role on Hawaiian Eye in 1959. There are three cycles in showbiz, Conrad told PEOPLE in 1988, while he filmed his then-new show High Mountain Rangers. COUNTRY OF PASSING: United States. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. He was 84. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Their marriage produced three children before their divorce in 2010. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. I'd like to have one last love before I go.". He began his association with Elvis Presley as a driver and following service with the United States Marine Corps, West expanded on his friendship with Presley. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out.