Robert Conrad
American actor (1935–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Born | Conrad Robert Falk (1935-03-01)March 1, 1935 |
Died | February 8, 2020(2020-02-08) (aged 84) Malibu, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1957–2002 |
Spouse(s) | Joan Kenlay (February 23, 1952–1977; divorced); 5 children LaVelda Ione Fann (March 28, 1983–2010; divorced); 3 children |
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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]