Robert John Wagner Jr.

Born:: February 10, 1930, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Nationality:: American
Profession(s):: Actor, Television Personality

Early Life and Education

Robert John Wagner Jr. was born in Detroit to Hazel Alvera (née Boe), a telephone operator, and Robert John Wagner Sr., a Ford Motor Company executive.
He moved with his family to Los Angeles at age seven.
Wagner attended several schools in the Los Angeles area.

Career and Major Achievements

Signed with 20th Century Fox at the age of 19.
Gained early recognition in films like "Halls of Montezuma" (1951) and "With a Song in My Heart" (1952).
Successfully transitioned to television, starring in the series "It Takes a Thief" (1968-1970) and "Switch" (1975-1978).
Achieved significant popularity as Jonathan Hart in the series "Hart to Hart" (1979-1984), co-starring with Stefanie Powers.
Hosted the documentary series "Mysteries and Scandals" (1998-2000).

Notable Works

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
1951	Halls of Montezuma	Coffman
1952	With a Song in My Heart	GI at Party
1962	The Longest Day	U.S. Army Ranger
1968	The Pink Panther	George Lytton
1974	Towering Inferno	Dan Bigelow
1997	Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery	Number Two
1999	Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me	Number Two
2002	Austin Powers in Goldmember	Number Two

Television

Year	Title	Role
1968-1970	It Takes a Thief	Alexander Mundy
1975-1978	Switch	Pete T. Ryan
1979-1984	Hart to Hart	Jonathan Hart
1998-2000	Mysteries and Scandals	Host

Legacy and Impact

Robert Wagner is recognized for his long and successful career spanning film and television. His charismatic performances and contributions to popular culture have solidified his place as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Discussions about this biography death robert wagner actor occasionally include aspects of personal controversies, though his on-screen work remains his most defining legacy.