Michael Conrad
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Michael Conrad (October 16, 1925, New York, USA - November 22, 1983, Los Angeles, California, USA) was an American television actor. Conrad won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in Hill Street Blues in 1981 and 1982. Conrad had a long acting career in television, from 1950s to 1980s.
Conrad was best known for his portrayal of Phil Esterhaus on the hit NBC police drama Hill Street Blues. He was known for ending the introductory scene at the beginning of each episode, during which he would address the rest of the station on the upcoming events and issues of the day, with "Hey, let's be careful out there". He died from urethral cancer during the show's third season.
In addition to his role on Hill Street Blues, Conrad also made guest appearances in such classic television shows as All In The Family, Emergency!, The Bob Newhart Show and The Rockford Files.