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Robert Conrad is an American actor, singer, and stuntman. He is best known for his role as James T. West in the 1965–1966 television series The Wild Wild West. He has also starred in numerous films and television series, including Hawaiian Eye, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and The D.A. Conrad was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 1, 1935. He attended Northwestern University, where he studied drama and music. After college, he served in the United States Army. Conrad began his acting career in the late 1950s, appearing in several television series. He gained fame for his role as James T. West in the 1965–1966 television series The Wild Wild West. He also starred in the television series Hawaiian Eye, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and The D.A. In addition to acting, Conrad has also directed several films and television series. He has also released several albums, including Robert Conrad Sings and Robert Conrad Sings the Classics. As of 2021, Robert Conrad's net worth is estimated to be roughly $5 million.

Popular As Conrad Robert Norton Falk
Occupation actor,director,soundtrack
Age 85 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 1 March 1935
Birthday 1 March
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 8 February, 2020
Died Place Malibu, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Robert Conrad Height, Weight & Measurements

At 85 years old, Robert Conrad height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Robert Conrad's Wife?

His wife is LaVelda Fann (28 March 1983 - 2010) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Joan Kenlay (23 February 1952 - 1977) ( divorced) ( 5 children)

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Wife LaVelda Fann (28 March 1983 - 2010) ( divorced) ( 3 children), Joan Kenlay (23 February 1952 - 1977) ( divorced) ( 5 children)
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Robert Conrad Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Robert Conrad worth at the age of 85 years old? Robert Conrad’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Robert Conrad's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Hawaiian Eye (1959)$300 per week
The Wild Wild West (1965)$5,000 per week
Death Ray 2000 (1980)$100,000 per 1 hour episode

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Timeline

2008

Interviewed in Tom Weaver's book "I Talked with a Zombie" (McFarland & Co., 2008).

2004

Addressed the Republican National Convention in 2004.

2003

Was seriously injured in a head-on car crash in 2003 in which he sustained head injuries and neurological damage that left his right hand and arm paralyzed and slowed his speech. Convicted of DUI, he was sentenced to six months of house arrest, five years probation and alcohol counseling. He also lost his driver's license for one year.

1999

When Wild Wild West (1999), the 1999 theatrical remake of his TV series The Wild Wild West (1965) swept the 20th Annual Razzie Awards, "winning" five statuettes (including Worst Picture), Conrad accepted three of the awards in person as his way of expressing his low opinion of what had been done with his source material.

1989

Cast as a nurse on this series was Conrad's daughter Nancy, setting a precedent for nepotism that the actor practiced as late as his tenth TV series, 1989's Jesse Hawkes, wherein Conrad co-starred with his sons Christian and Shane. Though few of his series have survived past season one, Conrad has enjoyed success as a commercial spokesman and in the role of G.

1987

Despite debuting to strong ratings, High Mountain Rangers (1987) got canceled after one season as ratings fell sharply.

1984

Turned down George Gaynes' role in Police Academy (1984), which he later regretted.

1983

Was offered the role of Hannibal Smith on The A-Team (1983), but turned it down because he preferred to produce his own projects.

1982

Gordon Liddy (whom the actor admired) in the 1982 TV movie Will: The Autobiography of G.

Gordon Liddy (1982).

1981

As can be gathered from the Liddy assignment, Conrad's politics veered towards conservatism; in 1981, he and Charlton Heston were instrumental in toppling Ed Asner and his liberal contingent from power in the Screen Actors Guild.

1976

Conrad had better luck with 1976's Baa Baa Black Sheep, aka Black Sheep Squadron, a popular series based on the World War II exploits of Major "Pappy" Boyington.

1972

When Roy Scheider pulled out of the 1972 adventure weekly Assignment: Vienna, Conrad stepped in--and was out, along with the rest of Assignment: Vienna, by June of 1973.

1970

The actor's bid to star in a 1970 series based on the venerable Nick Carter pulp stories got no further than a pilot episode, while the Jack Webb-produced 1971 Robert Conrad series The D. A. was canceled after 13 episodes.

1969

The 6/11/69 and 8/20/69 editions of "Variety", in its Hollywood Production Pulse column, shows Conrad starring with Richard Crenna and Tippi Hedren in a film called "Seven Against Kansas", directed by David Friedkin, which started filming June 10, 1969, in Almeria, Spain. There's no evidence that the film was ever completed.

1965

Cast as frontier secret agent James West in The Wild Wild West (1965) in 1965, Conrad brought home $5000 a week during the series' first season and enjoyed increasing remunerations as West remained on the air until 1969. There are those who insist that Wild Wild West would have been colorless without the co-starring presence of Ross Martin, an opinion with which Conrad has always agreed.

1963

Upon the 1963 cancellation of this series, Conrad made a handful of Spanish and American films and toured with a nightclub act in Australia and Mexico City.

1962

As Bob Conrad, he defeated Ed Hickman on points on March 15, 1962, in San Diego, CA, in a six-round professional boxing match.

1959

studios, and in 1959 was cast as detective Tom Lopaka on the weekly adventure series Hawaiian Eye.

1957

Robert Conrad was a graduate of Northwestern University, spending his first few years out of school supporting himself and his family by driving a milk truck and singing in a Chicago cabaret. 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. A few movie bit parts later, Conrad was signed for a comparative pittance by Warner Bros.

1956

Began his career as a contract player for Warner Bros. in 1956.

1954

His daughter Nancy was born on his 19th birthday (March 1, 1954).

1953

Got fired from his job at the docks in December of 1953 for handing out a petition to get his union steward fired. His wife was six months pregnant with their second child at the time.

1952

After he eloped, he and his wife lived under the assumed name "Robert Conrad" so their parents wouldn't find them. They only told their parents where they were in May of 1952 after his wife found out she was having a baby. They were thrilled because they figured it would be too late for their parents to annul the marriage.