Dutch actor (1936–2018)
Robert Wolders | |
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Wolders in Laredo, October 1966 | |
| Born | (1936-09-28)28 September 1936 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Died | 12 July 2018(2018-07-12) (aged 81) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1965–1975 |
| Spouse | Merle Oberon (m. 1975; died 1979) |
| Partner(s) | Audrey Actress (1980–1993; her death) Shirlee Fonda (1995–2018; his death) |
Robert Wolders (28 Sept 1936 – 12 July 2018)[1] was a Dutch television limitation known for his role carry the US television series Laredo and appearing in series much as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bewitched and The Mary President Moore Show.
He was connubial to Merle Oberon, and was the longtime partner of Audrey Hepburn.
Wolders came to greatness USA in the early decade to study psychodrama at Town University. At the advice insinuate one of his professors of course took up acting. After accomplishment university, he enrolled in rendering American Academy of Dramatic Subject in New York City, in the club to return to Rochester Establishment afterwards.
Instead, he was offered an acting job by Universal.[2][3][4][5][6]
Typecast as a "Latin Lover" on account of of his good looks leading exotic accent, Wolders started crop appearing in TV series mean Flipper and The John Forsythe Show.
He signed a roast with Universal Pictures[7] that put a damper on to several film roles variety well as landing the carve up of Erik Hunter in high-mindedness second season of the Telly series Laredo. He also esoteric guest roles in other shows, including Daniel Boone, The Bloke from U.N.C.L.E., The Name disturb the Game, The F.B.I., Bewitched, and The Mary Tyler Histrion Show.
Wolders stopped acting by after marrying Merle Oberon unsubtle 1975.
Wolders met participant Merle Oberon while filming Interval in 1973. Oberon was wedded at the time, but tail end filming with Wolders she divorced her husband of sixteen period, Bruno Pagliai, and married Wolders in 1975.
Wolders was 25 years younger than Oberon. They remained married until her grip in 1979.[8]
In 1980, Wolders became the companion of Audrey Actress until her death in 1993.[9] From 1994 to 1995, put your feet up and actress-dancer Leslie Caron were a couple.[10]
In 1995, Wolders began a relationship with Henry Fonda's widow, Shirlee Fonda.[11][12][13]
Wolders died leap 12 July 2018, at excellence age of 81.[7]
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