Conrad Phillips

Birth Name:

Conrad Philip Havord

Birth Place:

Lambeth, London, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Writer

Served in the British Royal Navy during World War II, joining at the age of 17 after lying about his age
Trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts
His father, who also went by the pseudonym Conrad Phillips, was a bestselling author of detective stories
Had to film his final episode of "William Tell" from a wheelchair after an accident on set left him with an injured knee and ankle
Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Gentlemen Go By" in 1948
Best known for playing the title character in "William Tell" and Baxter Dawes in "Sons and Lovers․"

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