Q&A - Chelcie Ross (Conrad Hilton)

Veteran character actor Chelcie Ross discusses tackling a real-life figure for Mad Men and how the series triggers his own memories of the era.

Q: How did you feel about playing a real person on a fictional show?

A: I am pleased to be able to play that role. Even more so because the character is long gone. I don't know if any family members have weighed in about how he's being portrayed, but it makes it easier for me; it gives me some license. In the past, I have played historic characters who are still around. No one wants to think that's what they're really like. Case in point: I did Dan Devine in Rudy. I talked to at least 200 people who either played for or worked for the man, and I got a pretty clear picture of who he was, but Mr. Devine didn't care for it at all.

Q: Did you know anything about Conrad Hilton prior to the role?

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