Robert Wagner was a celebrated American actor whose career spanned seven decades in film, television, and stage.
He is widely known for his roles in hit TV series like Thief, Switch, and Heart Mirror.
Wagner’s charisma and versatile acting skills made him a prominent figure in Hollywood, especially in the 1960s and 1970s.
His role as No. 2 in the Austin Powers film series brought him another surge in popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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- – Full name: Robert John Wagner Jr.
- – Date of Birth: February 10, 1930
- – Age: 94
- – Gender: Male
- – Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Actor, producer, writer
- – Height: 1.80 m
- – Parents: Robert John Wagner Sr., Hazel Alvera Boe
- – Siblings: Mary Wagner
- – Spouses: Jill St. John (current), Natalie Wood (deceased), Marianne Marshall (divorced)
- – Children: Katie Wagner, Courtney Wagner
- – Marital Status: Married
- – Religion: Roman Catholic
- – Ethnicity: German American
- – Net worth: $15 million
Early life and education
Robert John Wagner II, 94, was born on February 10, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. His father, Robert John Wagner I, was a successful steel executive, and his mother, Hazel Alvira Boy, was a telephone operator.
Wagner grew up in a privileged environment with his only sister, Mary Wagner, but his early interest in acting led him to pursue a career in Hollywood.
He attended Santa Monica Catholic High School and graduated in 1949. Wagner’s initial goal was to become a businessman like his father, but after his family moved to Los Angeles at the age of six, he quickly shifted his focus to acting.
In the early 1950s, he signed a contract with Twentieth Century Fox, thus beginning his long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry.
Personal life
Robert Wagner’s personal life was filled with high-profile romances and marriages. He married actress Natalie Wood in 1957, but the two divorced in 1962. They remarried in 1972 and remained together until Wood’s mysterious death in 1981.
Wagner also had a brief marriage to actress Marian Marshall, with whom he had a daughter, Katie Wagner. In 1990, he married actress Jill St. John, and the two have been together ever since.
Wagner, who has another daughter, Courtney Wagner, with Wood’s second wife, has often been in the public eye for his relationships and family life, especially following the controversy surrounding Wood’s death.
Profession
Robert Wagner’s acting career began with small roles in the early 1950s, but he soon gained attention for major roles in films such as A Song in My Heart (1952) and Under the 12 Mile Rock (1953). During the 1950s and 1960s, Wagner appeared in many films, including Prince Brave (1954), A Kiss Before Dying (1956), and The Pink Panther (1963).
Wagner began his television career in The Thief (1968-1970), in which he played Alexander Mundy, a suave burglar turned government agent. He went on to have great success in The Changeling (1975-1978) and The Thief (1979-1984), the latter co-starring Stephanie Powers. His role as Jonathan Hart, a wealthy industrialist who solves crimes with his wife, became a classic.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Wagner attracted new audiences with his role as No. 2 in the Austin Powers film series. He also had recurring roles on TV series such as Two and a Half Men and NCIS. Wagner has also written several books, including his memoir, Heartbreak, which reflects on his long career and personal life.
Awards
- – Emmy Award nomination for Thieves
- – People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Actor (1980)
- – Nominated for six Golden Globe Awards
- – Winner of the 2018 Hollywood Golden Age Award
net worth
According to sources, Robert Wagner’s net worth is estimated to be around $15 million. His wealth is mainly derived from his long film and television career and his work as a producer and writer.
dispute
Robert Wagner’s life has been fraught with controversy, not least the death of his wife, Natalie Wood, who drowned in 1981 while on a weekend boat trip with Wagner, Christopher Walken and Captain Dennis Daven off Catalina Island, California. Initially ruled an accidental drowning, the case was reopened in 2011 due to new evidence and inconsistent testimonies from those on board.
In 2018, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department named Wagner a “person of interest.” Wagner has always denied any involvement in Wood’s death, and no charges have been filed against him. The incident remains the focus of speculation and media attention.
Otherwise, Wagner’s career has been relatively scandal-free. Although the circumstances of Wood’s death have been controversial, his professionalism and contributions to the entertainment industry have helped him maintain his reputation.
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Filmography
- – Happy Years (1950)
- – Montezuma Hall (1951)
- – Song in My Heart (1952)
- – The Star-Spangled Banner (1952)
- – “Beneath Twelve Mile Reef” (1953)
- – Titanic (1953)
- – Prince Brave (1954)
- – A Kiss Before Death (1956)
- – The Pink Panther (1963)
- – Harper (1966)
- – “Skyscraper” (1974)
- – Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- – Austin Powers 2 (1999)
- – Austin Powers, Goldmember (2002)
- – A Dennis the Furious Christmas (2007)
- – NCIS (2010-2019)
books
- – “Heartbreak: A Lifetime” (2008)
- – “You Must Remember This: Life and Style in Hollywood’s Golden Age” (2014)
