William Conrad
Birth Name:
John William Conrad
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- In 1997, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame
- Was trained in the dramatic arts at Fullerton College
- Started in showbusiness as an announcer and writer for the Los Angeles radio station KMPC
- Frequently takes on roles involving characters in adventure dramas
- Widely recognized for his roles on radio, he has portrayed more than 7,500 characters throughout his broadcast career
- Flew a P-39 aircraft under the Golden Gate Bridge twice during World War II
- Served as a fighter pilot in the U․S․ Army Air Corps during World War II
Awards
- 1972Golden Globe - Best TV Actor - Drama:Nominated
- 1973Golden Globe - Best TV Actor - Drama:Nominated
- 1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Drama Series - Continuing):Nominated
- 1974Primetime Emmy - Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1974TP de Oro - Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero):Nominated
- 1975Bambi - TV Series International:Winner