Conard Fowkes (born 4 January 1933 in Washington D.C - died 14 December 2009 in Manhattan, New York City) was an American actor.He is most known for his roles in various soap operas. He appeared on "The Secret Storm", "Search For Tomorrow" Dark Shadows, The Edge of Night and was the last actor to portray Donald Hughes on As the World Turns, a role he played from 1978 to 1981 and again in 1986 and 1988 .Conrad Fowkes was elected to Equity's Council in 1973, and served as the AEA's secretary/treasurer from 1988 to May 2009. In 1977, he co-founded VITA (AEA's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program), which assisted thousands of AEA members with their income taxes. His advocacy also led to the creation of the Qualified Performing Artist deduction in the Federal Tax Code in 1986.
Handsome blond actor of stage, TV film and radio who made his Broadway debut in "Howie" in 1958 and was a contract player on eight different daytime TV soaps.
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His wife of 52 years at the time of his death is former actress Jacqueline Hernly. They were the parents of three daughters: Cly, Amy and Katherine.
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Elected to Equity's Council in 1973, and served as the AEA's secretary/treasurer from 1988 to May 2009. In 1977, he co-founded VITA (AEA's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program), which assisted thousands of AEA members with their income taxes. His advocacy also led to the creation of the Qualified Performing Artist deduction in the Federal Tax Code in 1986.
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His father was a naval officer and his mother encouraged his study of the theatrical arts; he followed both paths successfully. First, he was a member of the second graduating class of New York's High School of Performing Arts and, having won a 4-year Navy scholarship to Yale, he majored in history and the arts and letters. After graduation, he served in the Navy for 3 years, then became a full-time actor who worked continuously in that profession for over 50 years.
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In May 2009 he received the Patrick Quinn Award for Distinguished Service to Actors, which recognizes and rewards those who give of themselves to improve the lives of actors.