Michael Conrad

Michael Conrad(October 16, 1925– November 22, 1983) Was an American actor, primarily on television. Conrad had a long acting career in television from the 1950s to the 1980s. In 1963 he played Felton Grimes, the title character and murder victim in thePerry Masonepisode, "The Case of the Bigamous Spouse." He played far left-wingMichael Stivic's, Uncle Casimir onAll in the Family, and gave bigotedArchie Bunkeras good as he got. He had a memorable role in the1974 film,The Longest Yard, playing Nate Scarboro, a retired NFL tight end (New York Giants) Who Was also the head coach for the Mean Machine, the team of prisoners put together byBurt Reynolds' character Paul Crewe to play the team of guards (Reynolds himself Would later play the role of Scarboro in the 2005 remake starringAdam Sandler.) During the 1976-1977 season ofDelvecchio, Conrad Was a regular, as he played the role of Lt. Macavan. Conrad may be best known for his portrayal of veteran cop Sgt. Phil Esterhaus onHill Street Blues, in Which he ended the introductory roll call to each Week's show With "Let's be careful out there". He Won twoEmmy Awardsfor Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series inHill Street Bluesin1981 and 1982.