Robert Conrad

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Characters played by Robert Conrad

James T. West — The Wild Wild West (1965)

James West is a fearless Secret Service agent and one of the series’ two central protagonists. He travels with Artemus Gordon on missions to protect President Ulysses S. Grant and the United States from dangerous threats. A former intelligence and cavalry officer who served on Grant’s staff during the Civil War, West is known as a leading agent.

Officer Hummell — Jingle All the Way (1996)

Police officer who pulls over Howard, inadvertently causing him to miss his son's event.

Greg "Pappy" Boyington — Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976)

Commanding officer of Marine squadron VMF-214. A pre-WWII ace pilot who enjoys drinking and fighting when not flying. He owns a Bull Terrier named Meatball and leads combat missions against Japanese forces from Barakoma Airfield on Vella la Cava.

Sergeant Sam Marcum — Smash-Up on Interstate 5 (1976)

California Highway Patrol sergeant and central protagonist. Tracks the murderer of his colleague while managing a massive vehicular chase. He is engaged to Laureen but struggles with her fears about his dangerous profession. His pursuit of fugitives directly leads to the catastrophic crash, after which he reconciles with Laureen.

John Dillinger — The Lady in Red (1979)

A famous gangster who initially poses as a wealthy customer at Anna's diner. He develops a genuine romantic relationship with Polly, accepting her troubled past. He is ambushed and killed by the FBI at a movie theater following a setup orchestrated by Anna Sage.

Jim West — More Wild Wild West (1980)

A resourceful U.S. Secret Service agent who relies on courage, combat skills, and quick thinking to protect the nation.

George Gordon Battle Liddy (G. Gordon Liddy) — Will: G. Gordon Liddy (1982)

G. Gordon Liddy is the film's central figure, portrayed as a convicted Watergate conspirator whose rise and fall leads to a 20-year prison sentence. The story follows his four and a half years behind bars, depicting him as capable of matching any man in prison and recalling his burning-flame test and oath to kill for the President.

Duke Smith — Sudden Death (1977)

A retired CIA operative who is asked by Ed Neilson to investigate the murder of Neilson's family. He initially refuses, but takes up the case after Neilson is killed. With help from his former associate Wyatt Spain, he pursues those responsible, confronts John Shaw and fights the hired assassin. His wife and daughter are also drawn into the danger.

Eddie — Weekend of Terror (1970)

Eddie is one of the escaped convicts and the kidnapper responsible for watching the businessman's niece, who dies while trying to flee. He stops for the stranded nuns, whom he deceives by posing as a helpful motorist, and takes them to the hideout. He plans to use Sister Ellen as a stand-in for the dead girl, but is killed by his own gun during the ensuing commotion.

Eric Dean — Palm Springs Weekend (1963)

A spoiled rich playboy spending Easter weekend in Palm Springs with the visiting group. He competes with Texas stuntman Doug Fortune for the attentions of a pretty girl from Beverly Hills. After an evening at a folk music club in Las Vegas, their rivalry erupts into a wild car chase.

Lt. Robert "Tiger" Kiley — Thundering Jets (1958)

Kiley is a lieutenant in the new flight-test class at Edwards Air Force Base, where he trains under Capt. Steve Morley alongside the other prospective test pilots. The summary names him as a member of the class but provides no individual actions or distinct relationship beyond his position as one of Steve's pupils.

Eddie Barton — Anything to Survive (1990)

Father of the Barton family who survives a storm-stranded ordeal on an island with his children. He leads efforts to seek help on the mainland and suffers frostbite but ultimately survives to return home.

Career Overview

Robert Conrad has 67 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Wild Wild West Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Wild Wild West, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Jingle All the Way. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
67
Birth Date
1935-03-01
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q722196), public domain (CC0).