Robert Wagner - charismatic American actor, performer of dramatic roles

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Robert Wagner (photos are presented on the page) is a popular American film actor and producer. He is widely known for his numerous roles in films, TV series and various talk shows, the most notable of which is The Hart Spouses. The series consists of several parts, each of which corresponds in volume to the average length of a feature film.

Robert Wagner: biography

The actor was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1930, on February 10, in the family of the head of a large metallurgical enterprise. When the boy was seven years old, he and his parents moved to Los Angeles. It was there, moving among the representatives of the film industry, that he decided to devote himself to acting.

Robert Wagner became famous after he starred in a short (only two minutes) episode in the film called "With a song in my heart." The next day, the young actor received a huge postal parcel containing five thousand letters. So Robert Wagner became a popular performer of various roles in films, large and small. One day guideFilm company "20th Century Fox" invited Wagner to his office and offered to sign a contract. Thus, the actor acquired the official status of a film actor.

Career start

Robert was a charismatic and talented performer. Once, at a dinner party in one of the Hollywood pubs in Los Angeles, the famous producer Harry Wilson drew attention to him. He offered Wagner several roles, and in 1950 he played in the film "New Year", followed by roles in several more films. Thus, Robert was firmly established in the 20th Century Fox studio for a long time.

The next notable works of the actor were the characters in the films "Main Reef", "Kiss before Death", "Between Heaven and Hell", "The Valiant Prince".

Wagner's best works are "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson" and "Henry Wilson's Dirty Suggestions".

The last significant films with Robert's participation are "Man of Faith" and "Dennis the Christmas Torturer".

Private life

Robert Wagner was always partial to beautiful women. He was constantly in the company of Hollywood stars. Luxurious film stars have actually become his way of life. In some, he fell in love like a normal man, and then he had to seek the favor of his chosen one. So it was with actress Barbara Stanwyck. This was followed by a romantic relationship with Debbie Reynolds, and laterfor some time she was replaced by Joan Collins.

In 1957, the actor married a young actress Natalie Wood, who was already a Hollywood star of the first magnitude. However, the marriage failed due to some eccentricity of Natalie and her wild lifestyle. A divorce followed four years later. However, in 1972, the actress considered it good to renew relations with her ex-husband, and they began to live together. In 1981, Natalie Wood died under strange circumstances while on a yacht trip. No one understood what happened, just the sailors pulled the body of the drowned actress out of the water, who decided to swim and at the same time swam superbly. Ten years later, Robert Wagner married actress Jill St. John.

Life in retirement

The actor is currently single, living alone in his luxurious North Hollywood home.

Robert Wagner, who previously topped the tabloids in films, is currently out of production due to his advanced age.

Filmography

During his long career, the actor has played in more than a hundred films. Below is an approximate list of films with his participation.

• "Remembering Marilyn", 1987;
• "Indiscreet", 1988;
• "Hollywood on horseback", 1988;
• "The Mills of the Gods", 1988;
• "The Killer Trap", 1991;
• "Wrong Arrest", 1991;
• "Delirium", 1991;
• "Gambler", 1992;
• "Gems", 1992;
• "Parallel Lives", 1994;
• "The Last Days of Chasen", 1997;
• "On the Limit", 1997;
• "Wildness", 1998;
• "Dill Scallion", 1999;
• "Fatal Mistake", 1999;
• "No Space", 1999;
• "Love Among Thieves", 1987;
• "Catch the King", 1984;
• "Critical List", 1978;
• "Midway", 1976;
• "About Love", 1973;

Especially noticeable in the career of Robert Wagner is the series of the film "The Hart Spouses", in which he played a major role. This American series aired between August 1979 and May 1984. Written by Sidney Sheldon, produced by Aaron Spelling. In the center of the plot twists and turns - a we althy couple from Los Angeles, starring Stephanie Powers and Robert Wagner.

The series aired on ABC for five full seasons, with its peak of success in 1981-1982. Then the project got into the top of the highest-rated programs of the year. After the end of the show, six additional television films were made, continuing the main theme. This work was carried out from 1992 to 1995. The project turned out to be more than prestigious, it was repeatedly marked by nominations and awards. The series was nominated for the Golden Globe fourteen times, won once. In addition, the project was nominated for "Emmy" six times. Stephanie Powers was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. And in 1980, the series was awarded the"People's Choice" in the category "Favorite TV Show".