THE LEGACY OF NEW YORK EPISODE 58: CONRAD JANIS


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Conrad Janis (February 11, 1928 – March 1, 2022) was an American actor and jazz trombonist. He played the role of Mindy McConnell's father, Frederick, on television's Mork & Mindy.

Janis was born in Manhattan on February 11, 1928.[1] His father, Sidney, was an art dealer and writer; his mother, Harriet (Grossman), was also a writer.[2] He had one brother, Carroll.[3][4] Janis successfully auditioned for a road company at the age of 13 and consequently spent the next two years with them. He also began doing radio voice work during this time.[1]

PICTURE: By Trailer for "The Brasher Doubloon" (1947) - Trailer for "The Brasher Doubloon" (1947), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29804341

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