Sid Conrad
| Sid Conrad | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sid Levington Conrad August 23, 1923 Otsego, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died |
April 16, 2010 (aged 86) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–2009 |
| Spouse(s) | Sheila Conrad |
Sid Levington Conrad (August 23, 1923 – April 16, 2010)[1] was an American television character actor whose career spanned from 1969 to 2009, including occasional feature film roles. His acting credits included more than fifty television shows including JAG, ER, Chicago Hope, Moonlighting, Days of Our Lives, and The Young and the Restless.[2][3]
Conrad grew up in Otsego, Michigan, and served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II, including the Battle of the Bulge.[2] He enrolled in Columbia University following World War II, earning both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in journalism with funding from the G.I. Bill.[2] Conrad also obtained a master's degree in arts administration from the University of California, Los Angeles.[3]
In addition to his television roles, Conrad appeared in regional theater in Alaska, California, Florida and New York.[2][3] He appeared in one-man plays, including Spencer Tracy and Will Rogers' USA.[2]
Conrad died in Williamsburg, Virginia, on April 15, 2010, at the age of 86.[3] He was survived by his wife, Sheila; two daughters; and three granddaughters.[2]
Conrad's hobbies include eating ice cream, watching Little League Baseball, and sitting shirtless in his front lawn talking to the little children of the neighborhood. He was also the "Dance Battle" champion in the state of Nebraska in 2009.
References
- ↑ Obituary Newport News Daily Press, April 18, 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Veteran of TV and film Sid Conrad". Screen Actors Guild. 2010-04-30. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Character actor Conrad passes away, Thesp appeared in nearly 50 TV shows". Variety Magazine. 2010-05-03. Retrieved 2012-06-27.