Bert Conway was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “The Three Musketeers,” “St. Elsewhere,” and “Little Big Man.”
Personal and Family Life
Bert Conway was born on January 24, 1915, in Orange, New Jersey, into a family of performers. His father was an acrobat and juggler, while his mother was a singer and pianist. He married Aletta Conway, and they were together for 21 years until her passing. Conway also had a son named Robin, two grandchildren, and was preceded in death by his brother.
Career
Conway’s acting career began after he studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse School in New York. He joined the Group Theater in 1937, and after serving in the Army during World War II, he moved to Hollywood. Conway played minor roles in several films and directed various productions, including an interracial production of “Golden Boy.” Throughout his career, he experienced challenges during the Hollywood blacklist era, returning to New York to continue directing and acting in multiple theater productions.
Death and Legacy
Bert Conway passed away on February 7, 2002, in Mission Hills, California, due to heart failure. He left behind a legacy as a versatile actor and director known for his contributions to theater and film. His work is remembered in both local productions and major films, influencing future generations of actors.
Filmography
Title | Year | Role |
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Ambition | 1991 | Gruff Man |
Heaven and Earth | 1987 | Earl McKeon |
The Man Who Broke 1,000 Chains | 1987 | Father Burns (as Burt Conway) |
St. Elsewhere | 1987 | Old Man |
In the Mood | 1987 | Newspaper Editor |
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe | 1980 | Eisenstadt |
On the Nickel | 1980 | Bert |
Supertrain | 1979 | Workman |
Delvecchio | 1976 | Mr. Carson |
Helter Skelter | 1976 | Judge Keene |
The Waltons | 1976 | Nifty Mulligan |
Capone | 1975 | Frank Loesch |
Rancho Deluxe | 1975 | Wilbur Fargo |
The Spikes Gang | 1974 | Bank Teller |
The Cat Ate the Parakeet | 1972 | Sean (Cabbie) |