This story is from February 09, 2020
'The Wild Wild West' actor Robert Conrad dead at 84
Veteran actor Robert Conrad, best known for playing Secret Service agent James West in 1960s' series "The Wild Wild West", has died at the age of 84.
Conrad died of heart failure in Malibu, California, a little less than a month before his 85th birthday, Ballard added.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1935, Conrad came to Los Angeles in 1958 and found instant success courtesy a recurring role on 1959 TV show "Hawaiian Eye".
His next show was "The Wild Wild West" (1965 - 1969) and Conrad's performance as James West was well-received by the audience.
Conrad also starred as real-life World War II pilot Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington on 1976-78 period drama "Baa Baa Black Sheep", one of the first series created by Stephen J. Cannell.
The actor, a Chicago native, then went on to reprise his role of James West in "More Wild Wild West", the TV movie spin-off of "The Wild Wild West".
A private memorial service is scheduled for March 1.
Conrad died of heart failure in Malibu, California, a little less than a month before his 85th birthday, Ballard added.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1935, Conrad came to Los Angeles in 1958 and found instant success courtesy a recurring role on 1959 TV show "Hawaiian Eye".
His next show was "The Wild Wild West" (1965 - 1969) and Conrad's performance as James West was well-received by the audience.
Conrad also starred as real-life World War II pilot Major Greg "Pappy" Boyington on 1976-78 period drama "Baa Baa Black Sheep", one of the first series created by Stephen J. Cannell.
The actor, a Chicago native, then went on to reprise his role of James West in "More Wild Wild West", the TV movie spin-off of "The Wild Wild West".
A private memorial service is scheduled for March 1.
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