Robert Wagner is an acclaimed American actor whose career spans seven decades and includes film, television, and stage.
He gained widespread fame for his roles in popular television series such as “It Takes a Thief,” “Switch,” and “Hart to Hart.”
Wagner’s charismatic presence and versatile acting skills made him a prominent figure in Hollywood, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s.
His role as Number 2 in the “Austin Powers” film series brought him renewed popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Profile
- – Full name: Robert John Wagner Jr.
- – Date of birth: February 10, 1930
- – Age: 94 years old
- – Gender: Male
- – Place of birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Profession: Actor, Producer, Author
- – Height: 1.80 meters
- – Parents: Robert John Wagner Sr., Hazel Alvera Boe
- – Siblings: Mary Wagner
- – Spouse: Jill St. John (current), Natalie Wood (deceased), Marion Marshall (divorced)
- – Children: Katie Wagner, Courtney Wagner
- – Relationship status: Married
- – Religion: Roman Catholic
- – Ethnicity: German-American
- – Net worth: $15 million
Early Life and Education
Robert John Wagner Jr., now 94 years old, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 10, 1930. His father, Robert John Wagner Sr., was a successful steel executive, and his mother, Hazel Alvera Boe, 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 Saint Monica Catholic High School and graduated in 1949. Wagner initially aimed to be a businessman like his father but soon shifted his focus to acting after moving to Los Angeles with his family at six.
He signed a contract with 20th Century Fox in the early 1950s, marking the beginning of his long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
High-profile relationships and marriages have marked Robert Wagner’s personal life. He married actress Natalie Wood in 1957, but the couple 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 Marion Marshall, with whom he had a daughter, Katie Wagner. In 1990, he married actress Jill St. John, and the couple has been together since.
Wagner has another daughter, Courtney Wagner, from his second marriage to Wood. His relationships and family life have often been under public scrutiny, particularly following the controversial circumstances surrounding Wood’s death.
Career
Robert Wagner‘s career began with small roles in the early 1950s, but he soon gained attention with significant parts in films like “With a Song in My Heart” (1952) and “Beneath the 12-Mile Reef” (1953). Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Wagner appeared in numerous films, including “Prince Valiant” (1954), “A Kiss Before Dying” (1956), and “The Pink Panther” (1963).
Wagner’s television career took off with “It Takes a Thief” (1968-1970), where he played Alexander Mundy, a suave cat burglar turned government agent. He continued his success with “Switch” (1975-1978) and “Hart to Hart” (1979-1984), co-starring Stefanie Powers. His portrayal of Jonathan Hart, a wealthy industrialist who solves crimes with his wife, became iconic.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Wagner found a new audience with his role as Number 2 in the “Austin Powers” film series. He also had recurring roles on shows like “Two and a Half Men” and “NCIS.” Wagner has also written several books, including his memoir “Pieces of My Heart,” reflecting on his extensive career and personal life.
Awards
- – Nominated for an Emmy Award for “It Takes a Thief”
- – Received a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer in a New TV Program (1980)
- – Received six Golden Globe nominations
- – Awarded the Hollywood Golden Era Award in 2018
Net Worth
As per sources, Robert Wagner‘s net worth is estimated to be around $15 million. His wealth primarily comes from his long-standing film and television career and his work as a producer and author.
Controversy
Robert Wagner’s life has been marked by controversy, particularly surrounding the death of his wife, Natalie Wood. In 1981, Wood drowned near Santa Catalina Island, California, while on a weekend boat trip with Wagner, Christopher Walken, and the boat’s captain, Dennis Davern. Initially ruled an accidental drowning, the case was reopened in 2011 due to new evidence and inconsistencies in the testimonies of those on board.
In 2018, Wagner was named a “person of interest” by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Wagner has consistently denied any involvement in Wood’s death, and no charges have been filed against him. The incident remains a subject of speculation and media scrutiny.
Beyond this, Wagner has managed to maintain a relatively scandal-free career. His professionalism and contributions to the entertainment industry have helped sustain his reputation despite the enduring questions surrounding Wood’s death.
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Filmography
- – The Happy Years (1950)
- – Halls of Montezuma (1951)
- – With a Song in My Heart (1952)
- – Stars and Stripes Forever (1952)
- – Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)
- – Titanic (1953)
- – Prince Valiant (1954)
- – A Kiss Before Dying (1956)
- – The Pink Panther (1963)
- – Harper (1966)
- – The Towering Inferno (1974)
- – Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- – Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
- – Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
- – A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007)
- – NCIS (2010-2019)
Books
- – “Pieces of My Heart: A Life” (2008)
- – “You Must Remember This: Life and Style in Hollywood’s Golden Age” (2014)
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