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William Conrad: American actor and director (1920-1994).
Born (age 105).
William Conrad has 36 credits in our database.
The name William means william is an English name whose origin is Germanic. Derived from Willahelm, its meaning results from the union of "wil", meaning "desire" or "will", and "helm", meaning "protection".
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Filmography (36)
Biography
William Conrad (born John William Cann Jr., September 27, 1920 – February 11, 1994) was an American actor, producer, and director whose entertainment career spanned five decades in radio, film, and television. A radio writer and actor, he moved to Hollywood after serving in World War II as a fighter pilot and played a series of character roles in films, beginning with the film noir The Killers (1946). He originated the role of Marshal Matt Dillon for the radio series Gunsmoke (1952–1961) and narrated the television adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (1959–1964), Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties (1959–1964), The Fugitive (1963–1967), and Hoppity Hooper (1964–1967). 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.
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How old is William Conrad?
William Conrad is 105 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has William Conrad been in?
William Conrad has 36 credits in our database. Notable titles include Killing Cars (1986), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), The Return of the King (1980), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979), Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected (1977).
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You can find more about William Conrad on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
