Robert Conrad
Robert Conrad (born either Conrad Robert Falk or Konrad Robert Falkowski on March 1, in Chicago, Illinois, although the year is still subject to question), is an American film and TV actor and director. He is primarily known for the 1965-1970 television series The Wild Wild West, in which he played the title character, James West. The movie remake starring Will Smith was based on this series.
Before The Wild Wild West, Conrad played Tom Lopaka in Hawaiian Eye. In the mid-1970s he played World War II fighter ace Pappy Boyington in Baa Baa Black Sheep. His half-brother, Larry Manetti, also appeared in this series.
In the late 1970s, Conrad served as the captain of the NBC team for six editions of Battle of the Network Stars.
Personal life
Conrad is the father of eight children by two marriages. He lives in Bear Valley, California in the High Sierras with his current wife, LaVelda, and their children. He has been out of the public eye since 2003, when he was involved in a devastating car crash.
Politically, Conrad is a fiscally conservative Republican.
Trivia
- Conrad speaks Spanish.
- He is the only actor to be inducted into the Stuntman's Hall of Fame.
External links
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- Robert Conrad at Brian's Drive-In Theater
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