He majored in drama and literature at Fullerton College, in Orange County, California, and began his career as an announcer, writer, and director for Los Angeles radio station KMPC. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. His mother was Charlotte Constanze Frowein of Amsterdam, a member of an old Lennep family which had settled in Amsterdam. Susan Randall Conrad and William Conrad were married for 22 years before Susan Randall Conrad died, leaving behind her partner and 1 child. Search above to list available cemeteries. His acting career encompassed radio and the movies, and he achieved national stardom for his roles on a number of popular television series. Bill imbued the tough-talking, no-nonsense character of Frank Cannon with enough humanity and wit to make the series compelling but, despite the show's popularity, he made his views clear in a 1976 Times interview that he found himself poorly served by the scripts he had been given. I saw a mildly corpulent William Conrad in a film from the Thirties and was struck by how handsome he was as the second male lead. Conrad voiced Dillon for the show's nine-year run, and he wrote the June 1953 episode "Sundown". [12] His most notable film was Brainstorm (1965), a latter-day film noir that has come to be regarded as "a minor masterpiece of the 1960s"[13] and "the final, essential entry in that long line of films noirs that begins at the end of the Second World War. The falcon sat on a bookshelf in Conrad's house from the 1960s. Brainstorm was a latter-day film noir that has come to be regarded as "a minor masterpiece of the 1960s"[13] and "the final, essential entry in that long line of films noir that begins at the end of the Second World War."[14]. R8 Yeah, except it was called THE Broadway and I doubt they ever carried Gucci dresses. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One, Keep America Beautiful: The Crying Indian, Narrator - Opening Credits (voice, uncredited), Narrator, Narrator (segments "Faithful Dog" - "Coming-Out Party"), Dudley Do-Right Narrator, Narrator, Three-Finger, Al Maestrian, Baseball Announcer, Bystander. Cannon, Lynda Day George, Murray Hamilton. William Conrads income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. You can always change this later in your Account settings. American Actor William Conrad was born John William Cann Jr. on 27th September, 1920 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA and passed away on 11th Feb 1994 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 73. He was a mobster in Sorry, Wrong Number (1948), the murderous gunslinger Tallman in Johnny Concho (1956) and sleazy nightclub owner Louie Castro who claimed to be 60% legitimate in Cry Danger (1951).When not essaying outright villainy Bill played characters like the tough fight promoter Quinn in Body and Soul (1947) or the doom-laden province commissioner in The Naked Jungle (1954). "On the air, The CBS Radio Workshop was a lightning rod for ideas," wrote radio historian John Dunning, who cites Conrad's tour de force performances in the subsequent broadcasts "The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes" (March 23, 1956) and "A Matter of Logic" (June 1, 1956). lead falcons and two 5-lb., 5.4-oz resin falcons are verified to be in existence. William Conrad was previously married to Tippy Stringer Huntley (1980 - 1994), Susan Randall Conrad (1957 - 1979) and June Nelson (1943 - 1957). ", Berry, Heidi L., "Lights, Camera, Auction! William C Conrad III is an American politician and educator serving as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 140th district. Bring me my smelling salts. A friend dressed a very young Conrad John Schuck (as he then billed himself) as Curly in a stock production of Oklahoma! He married his first wife, June Nelson, on April 12, 1943, on the very day he received his military commission, at Luke Field. In 1963, Conrad directed Jeffrey Hunter in what became a 26-week Warner Bros. Western television series, Temple Houston. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In fact, the former Army Air Corps World War II fighter pilot began his screen career playing heavies. Wasn't there a companion post about a lesbian tryst with Shirley Hemphill? "[8]:145. John Schuck (McMillan and Wife) was a row back as was Jane Withers (Josephine the Plumber), Eileen Brennan with g/f, and Mel Torme. "Man of Substance; William Conrad's Gruff, Oversize Presence Was a Perfect Fit for Cannon and Jake and the Fatman". I give OP some props for his account on that basis. Boxer briefs really didn't exist in 73, doll. Maurine C. Gilbert, 78, whose volunteer work in Washington included campaign coordination for then Washington Mayor Walter E. Washington, died of a heart ailment Feb. 10 at her home in Tacoma, Wash. She lived in the District from 1941 to 1984. Some of the other shows he was associated with are 'Escape' (194754), The Adventures of Sam Spade (194950), Gunsmoke (195261), The CBS Radio Workshop (1956-57), and And '1489 Words' (1957). The obituary of actor William Conrad, which appeared in The Post Feb. 12, incorrectly reported that Ronald Reagan had appeared in the 1946 film, "The Killers," with Mr. Conrad. [11], "And '1489 Words' (Feb. 10, 1957) remains a favorite of many, a powerful Conrad performance proving that one picture is not necessarily worth a thousand words," Dunning concluded. The dress purchased "from Broadway" was a nice touch. William Conrad, 73, the heavy-set actor who was one of television's principal lawmen in "Cannon" and "Jake and the Fatman," died yesterday in California. Or a sign of early dementia. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [9] When Gunsmoke was adapted for television in 1955, executives at CBS did not cast Conrad or his radio costars despite a campaign to get them to change their minds.[10]. Thanks for your help! He was Max, one of The Killers (1946) hired to finish off Burt Lancaster in his dingy lodgings. Failed to delete memorial. Make sure that the file is a photo. While starring in the show, he weighed 230 pounds (104kg), and grew to 260 pounds (118kg) or more. But when the show moved to television, it did so without Mr. Conrad, who was thought to lack the physique of a frontier marshal. W ilhelm Conrad Rntgen was born on March 27, 1845, at Lennep in the Lower Rhine Province of Germany, as the only child of a merchant in, and manufacturer of, cloth. Conrad found stardom as a detective in the TV series Cannon (19711976) and Nero Wolfe (1981), and as district attorney Jason Lochinvar "J.L." This article about a politician from the state of New York is a stub. Work began on August 7, 1963, with the initial airing set for September 19. to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. He later narrated The Making of Star Wars (1977), the 1978 World Series U.S.-baseball highlight film, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979), and The Rebels (1979). She lived in Silver Spring. After Conrad's death, the statue was consigned by his widow Tippy Conrad to Christie's, which estimated it would bring $30,000 to $50,000 at auction. His sansabelt slacks seemed to be straining, he excused himself and came back with black silk kimono with red silk boxer shorts. "Fatman" McCabe, a worldly-wise prosecutor, figured out whodunit. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Conrad&oldid=1140771324, Voice, Uncredited, Episode: "Scourge of the West", Voice, Uncredited, Episode: "Situation Red", TV documentary movie, Directed by Martin Pitts Written by John Underwood, This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 18:22. A system error has occurred. He was the corrupt state inspector Turck working for the syndicate in The Racket (1951). His wife is Lewis Tipton Stringer (1 May1980 - 11 February1994)( his death), Susan Randall Conrad (1957 - 13 April1979)( her death)( 1 child), June Nelson (12 April1943 - 1957). [6], William Conrad estimated that he played more than 7,500 roles during his radio career. Even if that was an exaggeration, his gravelly, resonant voice was certainly heard on countless broadcasts from "Buck Rogers" to "The Bullwinkle Show", from impersonating Marshall Matt Dillon on "Gunsmoke" (before James Arness got the part on screen) to narrating the adventures of Richard Kimball in the television program The Fugitive (1963). I enjoyed the outfit descriptions. Lincoln Terrace section, Map #H82, Lot 4448, Companion Lawn Crypt 4, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/4517/william-conrad. Some were cast of plastic resin, some of lead. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. His voice is heard in the Clio Award-winning 1971 public-service announcement about pollution featuring Iron Eyes Cody, created for Earth Day by Keep America Beautiful and the Ad Council. Connect any celebrity with William Conrad to see how closely they are linked romantically! Who is William Conrad dating? Some features on this site require registration. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He narrated the "Rocky and Bullwinkle" cartoons and many other animated shows on television. "Actor William Conrad Dies". William Conrad became a television star relatively late in his career. In television he also received credit as a producer for episodes of "77 Sunset Strip" and other shows, and directed as well. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. OMG this story might be somewhat true !!! Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. William Conrad as Matt Dillon of Gunsmoke The Radio version. The Life Summary of Samuel William When Rev. "Tippy Stringer Huntley Conrad, charming D.C. weather beauty, dies at 80". Movie Memorabilia Is This Month's Star, From Mae West's Bed to a Maltese Falcon,". On television, Conrad served as the narrator on a number of shows, including the syndicated drama series This Man Dawson (1959-60), ABCs (later NBC) animated series Rocky and Bullwinkle (1959-64), The Fugitive (1963-67), and NBCs action-adventure series Manimal (1983). At R38 at the link, DL fave Susan Richardson talks about the time she and Carrie Fisher auditioned for an ep of Cannon. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census [database online]. That, however, didn't hinder a very successful career in radio. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Failed to report flower. His other voice work included narration for The Highwayman and the High Flight sign-off featuring an F-15. After Conrad's death, the statue was consigned by his widow Tippy Conrad to Christie's, which estimated it would bring $30,000 to $50,000 at auction. In fact, Bill himself estimated that he had played in excess of 7,000 radio parts. Correct your spelling and grammar mistakes and get back with us later. [5] He left the United States Army Air Forces with the rank of captain and as a producer-director of the Armed Forces Radio Service. William Conrad (also known as John William Conrad) was born John William Cann Jr., on September 27, 1920, in Louisville, Kentucky. Try again. Conrad narrated the documentary "Design For Disaster", produced by the Los Angeles City Fire Department, about the November 1961 Bel Air wildfire that gutted several neighborhoods, at the time the worst conflagration in Los Angeles history. As Town Council member he led the Clean Energy Community Designation team, that included the award-winning Solarize Tonawanda campaign, LED street light conversion and was active in the Tonawanda Tomorrow efforts after the close of the NRG Huntley Plant. I was picturing Robert Conrad in my head. So many errors, so little time. "The publicist for Weight Watchers did call and suggest that I have lunch with their president. In fact, the former Army Air Corps World War II fighter pilot began his screen career playing heavies. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [8]:12,189,273,368,374,541,615 His wife is Lewis Tipton Stringer (1 May 1980 - 11 February 1994) ( his death), Susan Randall Conrad (1957 - 13 April 1979) ( her death) ( 1 child), June Nelson (12 April 1943 - 1957) William Conrad Net Worth William Conrad. Most prominently, Conrad's deep, resonant voice was heard in the role of Marshal Matt Dillon on CBS Radio's gritty Western series Gunsmoke (19521961). said Lydon.[18]. His other credits include Suspense, Lux Radio Theater, and Fibber McGee and Molly. Little less than a month before his 85 th birthday, he took his last breath, and the cause behind his death is reported to be heart failure. He later narrated The Making of Star Wars (1977), the disaster documentary Catastrophe! We moved from the sofa to his bedroom, I will not go into details however shall we say the man liked to eat alot !! Finding fewer onscreen roles in the 1950s, he changed from actor to producer-director with television work, narration, and a series of Warner Bros. films in the 1960s. He was Max, one of The Killers (1946) hired to finish off Burt Lancaster in his dingy lodgings. A family statement attributed death to. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. "William Conrad - Assembly District 140 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly", "Democrat William Conrad wins 140th Assembly District", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Conrad_III&oldid=1125451420, This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 02:18. As a young man, he worked at Los Angeles radio station KMPC as an announcer as well as a writer and director. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. I wish I'd had an affair with ROBERT Conrad. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He also played in "Body and Soul"; "Arch of Triumph"; "One Way Street", "Lone Star," "Sorry, Wrong Number"; "East Side, West Side"; "The Naked Jungle," and "The Ride Back.". How could anyone get an "erotic stirring" in that house of horrors? Martin Weil is a longtime reporter at The Washington Post. I did not recognize him at first, however Charles whispered to me that he was a huge TV star named William. Charles screamed ! ", "Warner Brothers Names Conrad to Head Feature Unit. The producers originally rejected him for the part because of his ubiquitous presence on so many radio dramas and the familiarity of his voice, but his impressive audition could not be dismissed, and he became the obvious choice for the role. A self-effacing man with a good sense of humor and never afraid to speak his mind, Bill Conrad died of heart failure in February 1994. John Schuck (McMillan and Wife) was a row back as was Jane Withers (Josephine the Plumber), Eileen Brennan with g/f, and Mel Torme. My friend used a 1904 Montgomery Ward catalog for his research. 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. His zodiac sign is Libra. [18][19], Conrad directed episodes of NBC's Klondike in the 19601961 season. William Conrad (also known as John William Conrad) was born John William Cann, Jr., on September 27, 1920, in Louisville, Kentucky. Conrad is a native of Tonawanda, New York. OP, I know how it is. William Conrad (also known as John William Conrad) was born John William Cann Jr., on September 27, 1920, in Louisville, Kentucky. From the large car emerged a large man with a booming voice. I don't recall what show was on stage but I was seated next to Anne Jeffreys. When he was 22 years old, he created and performed in KMPCs The Hermits Cave, a series that ran from 1940 to 1944. The lead and resin falcons are valued in excess of $2 million - coincidentally the value placed on the "real" Maltese Falcon by Kasper Gutman, Greenstreet's character in the 1941 classic movie. With Sam Peckinpah Conrad directed episodes of NBC's Klondike in the 19601961 season. He was Maximum, among the Killers (1946) employed to complete off Burt Lancaster in his dingy lodgings. Born William Cann in Louisville, Kentucky, his baritone voice made him a natural for radio broadcasting, starting in the late 1930s. Please reset your password. During his career, he was nominated twice for a Best Actor Golden Globe Award, both for the "Cannon" television series. Jimmy Lydon, a former child actor, adult actor, and a producer with Warner Bros. at the time, recalled that Webb told the staff, "Fellas, I just sold Temple Houston. William Conrad (September 27, 1920 February 11, 1994) was an American actor, producer, and director whose entertainment career spanned five decades in radio, film, and television, peaking in popularity when he starred in the detective series Cannon. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wayne Norman Conrad of Summerdale, Alabama, who passed away on February 22, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. [citation needed], Conrad was posthumously elected to the National Radio Hall of Fame in 1997, and also to the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. Sorry! Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She said Mr. Conrad died at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, 20 minutes after being brought in. After service in World War II as a fighter pilot, he went back to radio as Matt Dillon. Ancestry.com, 1930 Federal Census [database online]. William Conrad was cast as private detective Frank Cannon in Cannon, a detective television series that aired on CBS between September 14, 1971, and March 3, 1976. Robert Conrad is too girly. I was sort of getting into it. In fact, Bill himself estimated that he had played in excess of 7,000 radio parts. [7] Because of his CBS Radio contract, he sometimes appeared on shows on other networks under the pseudonym "Julius Krelboyne". Later in the decade he produced and directed several films for Warner Brothers, including the thriller Brainstorm (1965) with Jeffrey Hunter and Anne Francis. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook . June Nelson and William Conrad were married for 14 years. In January 1956, Conrad was the announcer on the debut broadcast of The CBS Radio Workshop, a two-part adaptation of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World which Huxley himself narrated. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was the corrupt state inspector Turck working for the syndicate in The Racket (1951). I never saw William again , however every time I see Jeno Pizza rolls in the grocery I get an erotic stirring. http://genforum.genealogy.com/stringer/messages/825.html, "Tippy Stringer Conrad, TV weather girl in 1950s". Learn more about merges. The choice of the 1970s is interesting. William Conrad, 73, the heavy-set actor who was one of television's principal lawmen in "Cannon" and "Jake and the Fatman," died yesterday in California. [29] He was buried in the Lincoln Terrace section of Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery, California. He makes Andy Cohen seem almost butch. His most notable role may be the first for which he was credited, as one of the gunmen sent to eliminate Burt Lancaster in The Killers (1946). In that capacity, he served in various leadership roles from department chair to executive board member of the Kenmore Teachers Association. He subsequently embarked on his professional life as an announcer, writer, and director for Los Angeles radio station KMPC. It's valued at over $8 million. "[14] Conrad was the executive producer of Countdown (1968), a science-fiction thriller starring James Caan and Robert Duvall that was the major studio feature dbut of director Robert Altman. Actor, Motion Picture Director. A planned sequel, The Return of Frank Cannon (1980) failed to get beyond the movie-length pilot, but the actor's popularity resulted in another starring role in Jake and the Fatman (1987) as District Attorney McCabe, co-starring with Joe Penny) and a brief run as eccentric detective Nero Wolfe (1981). Sans means "without " in French or spanish. They dated for 1 year after getting together in 1942 and married in 1943. [26] She helped manage his career during their 14-year marriage. A radio writer and actor, he moved to Hollywood after his World War II service and played a series of character roles in films beginning with the quintessential film noir The Killers (1946). She worked for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for a year after her retirement. In 1971 he returned to acting and became the unlikely star of the Quinn Martin production Cannon (1971), for which he is chiefly remembered. Conrad also appeared in Body and Soul (1947), Sorry, Wrong Number (1948), Joan of Arc (1948), and The Naked Jungle (1954). Cannon: Directed by George McCowan. [21], In the 1970s and 1980s, Conrad appeared in a few Pittway First Alert Smoke Alarm commercials as the host, explaining the need for the alarms. Finding fewer onscreen roles in the 1950s, he changed from actor to producer-director with television work, narration, and a series of Warner Bros. films in the 1960s. In 1962, he starred in an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and guest-starred in episodes of ABC's crime drama Target: The Corruptors!. Conrad was born on September 27, 1920 in Louisville, Kentucky. Developed by Edward Hume, the series was a critical and commercial hit and has found a permanent place in the US pop culture. Conrad was only interested in the food, not in you. by Anonymous reply 4 April 24, 2015 3:10 AM So many errors, so little time. "William Conrad, 73, TV Actor In 'Fatman' and 'Cannon' Series". Wow, if an afternoon delight counts as an "affair" I certainly have had an awful lot of affairs! Three years later, he was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame as well as the Radio Hall of Fame. [4], Conrad served as a fighter pilot in World War II. With William Conrad, J.D. Beer barrel furniture and green shag carpet? He could also be heard introducing Count Basie's Orchestra and Frank Sinatra on Sinatra's 1966 Live at the Sands album. She was an advertising copywriter in Grand Rapids and worked in public relations in St. Louis before her marriage in 1941 to Ben W. Gilbert, a reporter who was later city editor and day managing editor of The Washington Post. [22][23][24], In 1957, Conrad was married to former fashion model Susan Randall (19401979), and the couple had one son, Christopher. Only two 45-lb. The falcon sat on a bookshelf in Conrad's house from the 1960s. William Conrad (September 27, 1920 February 11, 1994) was an American World War II fighter pilot, actor, producer, and director whose career spanned five decades in radio, film, and television. In 1963 he contributed to saving 77 Sunset Strip (1958) for yet another season. Conrad found stardom as a detective in the TV series Cannon (19711976) and Nero Wolfe (1981), and as district attorney Jason Lochinvar "J.L., Fatman" McCabe in the legal drama Jake and the Fatman (19871992). 1920. He was also a producer-director of the Armed Forces Radio Service. I have no link but I remember this story or one nearly like it. Do a series of these, but for Gods sake, reread it before you hit send. William.blech. Instead, he worked for a time in movies, where he had made his debut in 1946 in "The Killers," which included Ronald Reagan. Created by the detective fiction writer Rex Stout, Wolfe is an oversized, eccentric, genius, armchair detective who does not leave his luxurious home to solve crimes but uses his handsome and charming assistant Archie Goodwin to do all the legwork. Hello. William Conrad (born John William Cann Jr.; September 27, 1920 - February 11, 1994) was an American actor, producer and director whose career spanned five decades in radio, film. OP got the post from an old Datalounge thread. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/william-conrad-44454.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. His second wife was Susan Randall Conrad, whom he married in 1957. The family moved to Southern California when Conrad was in high school. Billy Hathorn, "Roy Bean, Temple Houston, Bill Longley, Ranald Mackenzie, Buffalo Bill, Jr., and the Texas Rangers: Depictions of West Texans in Series Television, 1955 to 1967", https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-william-conrad-1394098.html, http://comp.uark.edu/~tsnyder/gunsmoke/gun-radio1.html. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. As "Bill Conrad", he narrated the animated Rocky and Bullwinkle series from 1959 to 1964. and remained totally enamored of him for the rest of his life. Try again later. In the 1970s and 1980s, he starred in three television detective series "Cannon" (1971 to 1976), "Nero Wolfe" (1981) and "Jake and the Fatman" (1987 to 1992) that he would be best remembered for. He was a producer-director for Warner Bros. Pictures for fifteen years, producing many low budget movies. He married June Lilleen Nelson on 12 April 1943, in Maricopa, Pinal, Arizona, United States. His other credits include Suspense, Lux Radio Theater, and Fibber McGee and Molly. I can't be bothered to learn the difference. "I heard that Weight Watchers had banned its members from watching the show, but it turned out to be a gag," Conrad said in 1973. I said sure if I could pick the restaurant."[19]. We bring you all the headlines and gossip in one place! "Tippy Stringer Huntley Conrad, charming D.C. weather beauty, dies at 80". Cresse (William Conrad), a somewhat unethical detective convinced he's guilty of murder. 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