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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, peaking in popularity when he starred in the detective series Cannon.
Learn about the life and career of William Conrad, a versatile actor, director and producer who starred in Cannon (1971) and The Maltese Falcon (1941). Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, awards, trivia and more.
- Actor, Director, Producer
- February 11, 1994
- September 27, 1920
William Conrad. Actor: Cannon. William Conrad became a television star relatively late in his career. In fact, the former Army Air Corps World War II fighter pilot began his screen career playing heavies. He was Max, one of The Killers (1946) hired to finish off Burt Lancaster in his dingy lodgings.
- Actor, Director, Producer
- September 27, 1920
- 2 min
- February 11, 1994
Feb 12, 1994 · William Conrad, 73, the heavy-set actor who was one of television's principal lawmen in "Cannon" and "Jake and the Fatman," died yesterday in California. A family statement attributed death to...
Cannon is a crime drama series that ran from 1971 to 1976, featuring William Conrad as a private investigator with a deep voice and a taste for food. The series was nominated for three Primetime Emmys and had 120 episodes with various guest stars and villains.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- TV-PG
- 1971-09-14
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Feb 11, 1994 · William Conrad (September 27, 1920 - February 11, 1994) was an American actor, producer, and director. He was born William Cann in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of a theatre-owner who moved to southern California, where he excelled at drama and literature while at school.
