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William Conrad - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 27, 1920 |
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| Died | February 11, 1994 (age 73) |
| Birthplace | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also William Conrad's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring role in 'Cannon,' voicing Marshal Matt Dillon in radio's 'Gunsmoke,' and appearances in 'Jake and the Fatman'. |
Intro
William Conrad was an American actor, producer, and director, renowned for his distinctive deep voice and roles in radio, film, and television. He is especially known for starring in the detective series 'Cannon' and voicing Marshal Matt Dillon in the radio version of 'Gunsmoke.'
Early Life & Background
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, William Conrad moved to California at a young age. His early life included working with his parents in their movie theater, and he later studied drama and literature at Fullerton College.
Career Highlights
- Voiced Marshal Matt Dillon in the original radio version of 'Gunsmoke' (1952–1961) [1][2]
- Starred as Frank Cannon in the TV series 'Cannon' (1971–1976) [1][2]
- Starred as District Attorney J.L. McCabe in 'Jake and the Fatman' (1987–1992) [1][2]
- Narrated 'Rocky and Bullwinkle' cartoons and narrated or appeared in numerous other popular shows [2]
Trivia
- Known for his rich baritone voice, Conrad was a prolific radio actor with thousands of broadcast credits [1][2]
- Despite being the original Matt Dillon on radio, he was not cast in the TV version due to his physique [1][2]
- Directed several films and TV episodes, including 'Two on a Guillotine' (1965) [2]
FAQs
People also ask
When was William Conrad born?
William Conrad was born the 27 September 1920.
Where is William Conrad from?
Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 27th, 1920, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 27th, 1920 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When Night Descends by John McCormack
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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