He is also known for his acclaimed role as Roger Chillingworth in the television movie The Scarlet Letter, a role which was later taken over by Robert Duvall.
Born in 1942 in New York City, Conway worked in sales before pursuing an acting career at the age of 24.
Conway’s movie work also included a stint as a director, as the actor also helmed the 1987 movie The Sun and the Moon.
Conway’s first major movie role came in 1972 when he appeared in the sci-fi movie Slaughterhouse-Five.