Conrad Bachmann
- Actor
- Stunts
Conrad Bachmann began his acting career over forty years ago with his
appearance in the Dobie Gillis series. Since then he has gone on to do
hundreds of episodics, over four hundred commercials, twenty features,
and numerous stage productions. His most enjoyable roles in film are
that of Jim -The Doctor in Tremors and playing the Secretary of Defense
Wyatt in Rules of Engagement with Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Kingsley, and
Samuel L. Jackson. His most interesting was when he doubled and
performed the stunt work for Bing Crosby in the remake of Stagecoach.
Co-Staring in Portrait of A Killer with Jack Palance and Rod Steiger
was a highlight in his career. Mr. Bachmann has had three series, Tales
of A Gold Monkey, Love and Honor, and was recurring as Commander Stone
on Hunter. He played a recurring role as Treasure/Secretary on
Westwing. And is recurring as Judge Lawrence on General Hospital.
He took a brief time out of his career to be President/CEO of his own
advertising/marketing company where he designed, produced numerous
commercials, industrial films, created new product and distribution for
various manufactures and corporations domestic and globally. Many
products still remain on the market from his company designs and
introduction. After five years being away, acting again called, he
returned to co-star with Alan Alda in Kill Me If You Can for Colombia
Studios. He has remained full time in the entertainment business since
his return.
Bachmann served 8 years as well-respected Governor of the Performers
Peer Group for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and was
recently re-elected for a two year term. He was elected to the Academy
of Television Arts & Sciences Executive committee for a one-year term
and budget committee where he served a two-year term. He recently
Co-Chaired the Hall of Fame for the Academy
Bachmann Chaired the Activities Committee, which is responsible for
producing membership Activity programs. He had two divisions of
responsibility; Professional Development and Entertainment where he
personally produced programs such as Behind the Scenes and An Evening
With. He was Chairman/Instructor of the Development & Pitch Group
created and designed by him for learning how to create, develop and
pitch your concept(s), and was Director of Workshop Studies in
Performing, Writing and Directing
He served four years in the Air Force Special Services where he toured
with Tops In Blue, Special Entertainment Services throughout United
States, Korea and Japan as a featured tap dancer and singer. He was
also in charge of creating and producing monthly shows on base for the
servicemen in their theater.
Bachmann was appointed to the United States Air Force Entertainment
Liaison board where he served for five years and has been reappointed to
the board.
Conrad also does instructional seminars in The Art of Pitching your
idea to Networks and Independent Production companies and Cable
networks, and in Film Festivals both in the United States and in the
Jamerican Music and Film Festival in Jamaica.
Although living in California since 1957, his heart belongs to his
state of Kentucky. He serves as Executive Vice-President on the board
for the Ned Beatty Hope for Children Classic Charity that benefits the
Louisville Easter Seals and not only promotes it all year with his
fellow celebrities in Hollywood, but returns home each year with
various celebrities to raise funds for various charities. He also
participates in a number of charitable and arts organizations,
educational institutions throughout the nation and overseas.
A few of his proudest honors are his Lily Philanthropist Award from the
Easter Seals of Louisville, being honored by the Stunt Peer Group of
the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as their co-founder, and
having August 20, 2004 proclaimed Conrad Bachmann Day in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Conrad has also founded the Louisville Film Arts Institute (LFAI) in
Louisville which is producing the Louisville International Festival of
Film (LIFF). This festival shall provide a cultural event in Louisville
designed to bring in film makers from all over the world in which they
can share their experiences. He is launching the event with a Festival
Gala honoring various film personalities in 2008
Conrad has been married to Kate for forty years and has; a daughter
Kimberly, three sons, Mark, Scott, Brett, and three wonderful
grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, and his granddaughter Hailey, and is an
Honorable Kentucky Colonel.
appearance in the Dobie Gillis series. Since then he has gone on to do
hundreds of episodics, over four hundred commercials, twenty features,
and numerous stage productions. His most enjoyable roles in film are
that of Jim -The Doctor in Tremors and playing the Secretary of Defense
Wyatt in Rules of Engagement with Tommy Lee Jones, Ben Kingsley, and
Samuel L. Jackson. His most interesting was when he doubled and
performed the stunt work for Bing Crosby in the remake of Stagecoach.
Co-Staring in Portrait of A Killer with Jack Palance and Rod Steiger
was a highlight in his career. Mr. Bachmann has had three series, Tales
of A Gold Monkey, Love and Honor, and was recurring as Commander Stone
on Hunter. He played a recurring role as Treasure/Secretary on
Westwing. And is recurring as Judge Lawrence on General Hospital.
He took a brief time out of his career to be President/CEO of his own
advertising/marketing company where he designed, produced numerous
commercials, industrial films, created new product and distribution for
various manufactures and corporations domestic and globally. Many
products still remain on the market from his company designs and
introduction. After five years being away, acting again called, he
returned to co-star with Alan Alda in Kill Me If You Can for Colombia
Studios. He has remained full time in the entertainment business since
his return.
Bachmann served 8 years as well-respected Governor of the Performers
Peer Group for the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and was
recently re-elected for a two year term. He was elected to the Academy
of Television Arts & Sciences Executive committee for a one-year term
and budget committee where he served a two-year term. He recently
Co-Chaired the Hall of Fame for the Academy
Bachmann Chaired the Activities Committee, which is responsible for
producing membership Activity programs. He had two divisions of
responsibility; Professional Development and Entertainment where he
personally produced programs such as Behind the Scenes and An Evening
With. He was Chairman/Instructor of the Development & Pitch Group
created and designed by him for learning how to create, develop and
pitch your concept(s), and was Director of Workshop Studies in
Performing, Writing and Directing
He served four years in the Air Force Special Services where he toured
with Tops In Blue, Special Entertainment Services throughout United
States, Korea and Japan as a featured tap dancer and singer. He was
also in charge of creating and producing monthly shows on base for the
servicemen in their theater.
Bachmann was appointed to the United States Air Force Entertainment
Liaison board where he served for five years and has been reappointed to
the board.
Conrad also does instructional seminars in The Art of Pitching your
idea to Networks and Independent Production companies and Cable
networks, and in Film Festivals both in the United States and in the
Jamerican Music and Film Festival in Jamaica.
Although living in California since 1957, his heart belongs to his
state of Kentucky. He serves as Executive Vice-President on the board
for the Ned Beatty Hope for Children Classic Charity that benefits the
Louisville Easter Seals and not only promotes it all year with his
fellow celebrities in Hollywood, but returns home each year with
various celebrities to raise funds for various charities. He also
participates in a number of charitable and arts organizations,
educational institutions throughout the nation and overseas.
A few of his proudest honors are his Lily Philanthropist Award from the
Easter Seals of Louisville, being honored by the Stunt Peer Group of
the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as their co-founder, and
having August 20, 2004 proclaimed Conrad Bachmann Day in Louisville,
Kentucky.
Conrad has also founded the Louisville Film Arts Institute (LFAI) in
Louisville which is producing the Louisville International Festival of
Film (LIFF). This festival shall provide a cultural event in Louisville
designed to bring in film makers from all over the world in which they
can share their experiences. He is launching the event with a Festival
Gala honoring various film personalities in 2008
Conrad has been married to Kate for forty years and has; a daughter
Kimberly, three sons, Mark, Scott, Brett, and three wonderful
grandchildren, Hunter, Logan, and his granddaughter Hailey, and is an
Honorable Kentucky Colonel.