As one of the most talked-about figures, Robert Conrad has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What Was Robert Conrad's Net Worth?

Robert Conrad was an American actor and singer who had a net worth of $10 million at the time of his death. Robert Conrad was probably best known for starring in the television series "The Wild Wild West" from 1965 to 1969. He died on February 8, 2020, at the age of 84. He was survived by eight children and 18 grandchildren. At the time of his death, he owned a house in Thousand Oaks, California, and another in Malibu, where he passed away.

Early Life and Career

Conrad Robert Norton Falk, professionally known as Robert Conrad, was born on March 1, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. His father, Leonard Henry Falk, was 17 years old when Conrad was born. His mother, Alice Jacqueline Hartman, was 15 years old when she gave birth. Alice was the first publicity director of Mercury Records. At Mercury Records, she went by the name "Jackie Smith." She later divorced Conrad's father and married Chicago radio personality Eddie Hubbard in 1948. Eddie Hubbard and Jackie Smith had one child together. The two split up in 1958.

At the age of 15, Conrad began working full-time in Chicago. He dropped out of school to work as a truck driver and load trucks. When he was at university, he studied theater arts at Northwestern University. These studies inspired Robert to pursue an acting career. One of his first paying roles was a job his mother was able to connect him to, posing outside a Chicago theater where the film "Giant" (1956) was screened. Conrad landed the job because he resembled the film's lead,James Dean.

Career

In 1957, Conrad met actor Nick Adams, and the two became fast friends. Robert expressed his desire to move up in the entertainment industry. Adams suggested that Conrad move to California because that was where all the big parts were. Conrad took his advice, and Adams immediately got him a bit part in the film "JuvenileJungle" (1958). This brief role enabled him to join the Screen Actors Guild.

Soon after Conrad moved, Nick Adams helped him get signed with an acting contract with Warner Bros. He also sang and released several recordings with Warner Bros. In 1961, he had a minor "Billboard" hit song, "Bye Bye Baby."

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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.