Try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Photofest. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match. 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. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Conrad's later credits include an episode of Nash Bridges and the film Dead Above Ground (2002). Buried in Eastwood, Michigan, USA. Try again. Black Sheep Squadron: With Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, Dirk Blocker. ", 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. 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 revealed: "I'd love to fall in love again! Smith was the mother of Conrad Robert Falk, who would later, as an actor, adopt the stage name Robert Conrad. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [12] Conrad's brief non-speaking role in Juvenile Jungle enabled him to join the Screen Actors Guild. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. He played a paraplegic coach in Coach of the Year (1980), and the title role in Will: The Autobiography of G.Gordon Liddy (1982). His last appearance was in the 2002 movie Dead Above Ground. Before he was able to speak English, he spoke Yiddish, Polish, and Russian. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This is a carousel with slides. Search above to list available cemeteries. There was a problem getting your location. His two families were said to "get along famously". Year should not be greater than current year. In 1986, Conrad served as special guest referee for the main event of WrestleMania2 between Hulk Hogan and King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage Match for the WWF Championship. BIRTH COUNTRY: United States Eddie Hubbard at Find a Grave This page was last edited on 23 November 2021, at 03:02 (UTC). Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [Left]Robert Conrad on set; [Right] Robert Conrad and his wife, Lavelda at an event | Source: Getty Images. A system error has occurred. 0 cemeteries found in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. He went from being a body guard and confidant for Elvis Presley to becoming a Hollywood stuntman and respectable actor. Edit Search New Search. The actor's daughter, Nancy, praised her father for being a hard worker during the filming. The actor was an advocate of gender equality, a character he instilled in his kids as they grew. Record for Robert E Conrad 19 1818 - 1851 in Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, Winchester City, Virginia, United States from BillionGraves GPS Headstones. Other notable TV staring roles include the "Adam-12" spinoff "The D.A. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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 check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 1823 - 1910. A small private service is planned . Weve updated the security on the site. He was 43 when he emceed the Miss National Teenager Pageant, which she won. Joan explained working with her siblings, and their father made things a lot easier. West remained busy in both TV and films (among his films include "Road House", 1989) into the 2010s. There was a problem getting your location. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was a violin virtuoso, and at age eight played solo with a junior symphony orchestra. There is a problem with your email/password. Afterward, Robert and LaVelda moved to a secluded town with a population of about 100 people in Bear Valley, California. Twice-divorced Robert Conrad of TV's "The Wild, Wild West" is looking for love - and hopes to find it in Spain! Visualizar origem Compartilhar Salvar para Sugerir edies Memorial Fotos Flores He was 84. The actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California, family spokesperson Jeff Ballard said. Often family members and friends are not able to participate at the time that a service takes place. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Please try again later. Weve updated the security on the site. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Audra Lindley and James Whitmore Find Seven Grandchildren Just 'Bully! We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Try again later. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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). [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. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969 television series The Wild Wild West, playing the sophisticated Secret Service agent James T. West. [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. That wasn't robbing the cradle; it was grand theft.". Failed to delete memorial. If you think you have been blocked in error, contact the owner of this site for assistance. 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. [11], In 1957, Conrad met actor Nick Adams while visiting James Dean's gravesite in Fairmount, Indiana. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Major, Jack (1965). Specifically: ashes scattered in the pacific ocean, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206942811/robert-conrad. Cremated. Robert's sons Shane and Christian loved acting from the start. However, in May 1952, Robert decided to inform their parents of their whereabouts after he discovered that his wife was pregnant and he would soon be a father. 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). There are three cycles in showbiz, Conrad told PEOPLE in 1988, while he filmed his then-new show High Mountain Rangers. He experienced legal troubles when he was charged in 2003 with driving while intoxicated. Birth. She subsequently married another man, but after Richard's death was announced, the actress still referred to her ex-husband as her partner. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 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. As a result, Shane and Chris starred in the series while eldest child Joan produced it. (1971 to 1972) and "Baa Baa Black Sheep" in which he portrayed 'Major Greg 'Pappy' Boyington' (1976 to 1978). I've been divorced for four years, and I'm not happy about it. 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. She concluded: "We never dreamed we'd all do this together successfully. This browser does not support getting your location. He hosted a weekly two-hour national radio show (The PM Show with Robert Conrad) on CRN Digital Talk Radio beginning in 2008. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He is best known for his role in the 1965-1969. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Add to your scrapbook. [23], The show's success led Conrad to win a People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Actor and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. There is a problem with your email/password. In addition to his acting roles, Conrad used his competitive nature during the annually aired "Battle of the Network Stars." Learn more about merges. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Richard made sure he raised his kids to have very close relationships. There was an error deleting this problem. Learn more about merges. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Robert Conrad at Los Angeles International Airport on December 31, 1980 | Photo: Getty Images. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. However, on March 13, 2003, the actor was involved in a car accident that left him partially paralyzed on his left side. Try again later. He directed three episodes. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This browser does not support getting your location. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. [12] Adams was supposed to appear in it, but withdrew so he could take a part in a different movie. Robert Conrad attended funerals of the Spilotro's family, and made no effort to hide his appearances from the press there. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. : Conspiracy to Kill (1971) and the short-lived 1971 series The D.A..[21] In 1971, He also played Deputy D.A. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Joan confessed: "He starts ranting and raving. Try again later. Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 4 million WordPress sites. 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. And Jesus Called His Children . In an exclusive interview with The National ENQUIRER, the 79-year-old actor revealed he's ready to put his $5 million Malibu, Calif., home on the market and pull up stakes. He died from an aortic aneurysm. 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). Conrad spent his last years as host of a national, California based radio program in which callers asked him questions about his career. Margery Blanche Ebzery Conrad Nascimento 17 feb 1902. During the series' run, Conrad appeared on an episode of the Warner Brothers series The Gallant Men. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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 . Buried Here. [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. February 9, 2020. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. According to the family's spokesperson Jeff Ballard, the actor died of heart failure in Malibu, California. With a rugged build and handsome features, he left an indelible mark on American television during a career spanning over four decades. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project and The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Plot #37015686. [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.