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Key facts

Birth name Conrad Robert Falk[1]
Birth date March 1, 1935[1]
Birth place Chicago, Illinois, USA[2]
Death date February 8, 2020[1]
Known for *The Wild Wild West* (1965–1969)[1]

Robert Conrad was an American actor, singer, and stuntman best known for playing Secret Service agent James T. West in *The Wild Wild West* (1965–1969). [1] He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 1, 1935, and died on February 8, 2020, in Malibu, California. [1] [3]

Context

Robert Conrad was an American actor, singer, and stuntman born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 1, 1935. [1] He is best remembered for his role as Secret Service agent James T. West in *The Wild Wild West*, which aired from 1965 to 1969. [1] Beyond that series, he took leading roles in several other TV shows, including *The D.A.*, *Assignment: Vienna*, *Baa Baa Black Sheep*, *Centennial*, *A Man Called Sloane*, *High Mountain Rangers*, and *High Sierra Search and Rescue*. [4] He also appeared in TV movies and films such as *The Lady in Red*, *Wrong is Right*, and *Jingle All the Way*. [4] Conrad had a recurring role in *Mission: Impossible* from 1968 to 1972. [4] He passed away on February 8, 2020, in Malibu, California. [3]

Documented claims

  • Robert Conrad was an American actor, singer, and stuntman. [1]
  • He played Secret Service agent James T. West in *The Wild Wild West*. [1]
  • He had leading roles in *The D.A.*, *Assignment: Vienna*, *Baa Baa Black Sheep*, *Centennial*, *A Man Called Sloane*, *High Mountain Rangers*, and *High Sierra Search and Rescue*. [4]

Questions and answers

What was Robert Conrad's birth name?

His birth name was Conrad Robert Falk. [1]

When did Robert Conrad die?

He died on February 8, 2020, in Malibu, California. [3]

What TV series made Robert Conrad famous?

He became famous for playing James T. West in *The Wild Wild West*, which ran from 1965 to 1969. [1]

Sources

  1. Robert Conrad Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Robert Conrad | Emmy Awards and Nominations — televisionacademy.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Robert Conrad Biography - Fandango — fandango.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Wildest Page : biography - Robert Conrad — wildwildwest.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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