Robert Conrad

American actor (1935–2020)

Robert Conrad (born Conrad Robert Falk; March 1, 1935 – February 8, 2020) was an American television series and movie actor. He also hosted a two-hour national radio show. He portrayed Secret Service Agent James West in CBS' TV show The Wild Wild West. He also played an American spy in the series Assignment Vienna. He was born in Chicago.[1]

Robert Conrad
Conrad in 1965
Born
Conrad Robert Falk

(1935-03-01)March 1, 1935
DiedFebruary 8, 2020(2020-02-08) (aged 84)
OccupationActor
Years active1957–2002
Spouse(s)Joan Kenlay (February 23, 1952–1977; divorced); 5 children
LaVelda Ione Fann (March 28, 1983–2010; divorced); 3 children

In 2003, Conrad was involved in a car accident after driving under the influence.[2] He was convicted of drunk driving and sentenced to six months under house arrest. The accident left him partially paralyzed.

Conrad died of heart failure at his home in Malibu, California on February 8, 2020 at the age of 84.[3]

References change

  1. Hutchings, David (March 28, 1988). "Tough Guy Robert Conrad, with His Offspring in Tow, Heads for the Hills and High Mountain Rangers". Archived from the original on May 31, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  2. "Robert Conrad Takes Wrong Turn". CBSnews.com. April 15, 2003. Archived from the original on May 11, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  3. Haring, Bruce (February 8, 2020). "Robert Conrad Dies: Star Of 'The Wild Wild West' Was 84". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 8, 2020.

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