Robert Conrad
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Robert Conrad (born Conrad Robert Norton Falk; March 1, 1935 - February 8, 2020) was an American film and television actor, singer, and stuntman. Conrad is most remembered for his role in the 1965–69 television series The Wild Wild West, playing Secret Service agent James T. West. He portrayed World War II ace Pappy Boyington in the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep (later syndicated as Black Sheep Squadron). In addition to acting, he was a singer, and recorded several pop/rock songs in the late 1950s and early 1960s as Bob Conrad. Conrad hosted a weekly two-hour national radio show (The PM Show with Robert Conrad) on CRN Digital Talk Radio during his latter years, beginning in 2008.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Robert Conrad reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Robert Conrad's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Robert Conrad remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Samurai Cowboy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Robert Conrad Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert Conrad's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Robert Conrad.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Dead Above Ground | Reed Wilson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Jingle All the Way | Officer Hummell | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Search and Rescue | Tooter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Samurai Cowboy | Gabe McBride | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Two Fathers: Justice for the Innocent | Stackhouse | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sworn to Vengeance | Sergeant Stewart | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Mario and the Mob | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Anything to Survive | Eddie Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Police Story: Gladiator School | Officer Charles 'Chick' Stacy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | High Mountain Rangers | Jesse Hawkes | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | All Star Party for Clint Eastwood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | One Police Plaza | Lt. Daniel B. Malone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated) | Self - Guest Referee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | WrestleMania II | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Charley Hannah | Capt. Charley Hannah | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Assassin | Henry Stanton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Fifth Missile | Cmdr. Mark Van Meer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Moving Violations | Chief Rowe (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Two Fathers' Justice | Bill Stackhouse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Hard Knox | Col. Joe Knox | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Confessions of a Married Man | Walter Price | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Wrong Is Right | General Wombat | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Will: G. Gordon Liddy | George Gordon Battle Liddy (G. Gordon Liddy) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Coach of the Year | Jim Brandon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | More Wild Wild West | Jim West | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Breaking Up Is Hard to Do | Frank Scapa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Lady in Red | John Dillinger | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Wild Wild West Revisited | James T. West | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | World of the Unknown | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Confessions of the D.A. Man | Paul Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Sudden Death | Duke Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Flying Misfits | Maj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Smash-Up on Interstate 5 | Sergeant Sam Marcum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Murph the Surf | Allan Kuhn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Last Day | Bob Dalton | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Adventures of Nick Carter | Nick Carter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Five Desperate Women | Michael Wylie | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The D.A.: Conspiracy to Kill | Deputy D.A. Paul Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Weekend of Terror | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The D.A.: Murder One | Paul Ryan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Bandits | Chris Barrett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Ven a cantar conmigo | Bob | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Dillinger | 'Pretty Boy' Floyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The New Cinderella | Bob Conrad | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Palm Springs Weekend | Eric Dean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Red Nightmare | Pete | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cash McCall | Bellboy (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Paratroop Command | Art (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Thundering Jets | Lt. Robert "Tiger" Kiley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Juvenile Jungle | Boy at beach | Hit | Similar → |
Robert Conrad - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert Conrad?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Conrad is "Samurai Cowboy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Robert Conrad acted in?
Robert Conrad has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert Conrad?
Other notable films include "WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated)", "Sudden Death", and "Dead Above Ground".