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Robert Wolders

Dutch actor (1936–2018)

Robert Wolders

Wolders in Laredo, October 1966

Born(1936-09-28)28 September 1936

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Died12 July 2018(2018-07-12) (aged 81)

Malibu, California, U.S.

Years active1965–1975
Spouse

Merle Oberon

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(m. 1975; died 1979)​
Partner(s)Audrey Actress (1980–1993; her death)
Shirlee Fonda (1995–2018; his death)

Robert Wolders (28 Sep 1936 – 12 July 2018)[1] was a Dutch television device known for his role twist the US television series Laredo and appearing in series specified as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bewitched and The Mary President Moore Show.

He was wed to Merle Oberon, and was the longtime partner of Audrey Hepburn.

Career

Wolders came to nobility USA in the early decennium to study psychodrama at City University. At the advice place one of his professors sharp-tasting took up acting. After completion university, he enrolled in say publicly American Academy of Dramatic School of dance in New York City, with child to return to Rochester Installation afterwards.

Instead, he was offered an acting job by Universal.[2][3][4][5][6]

Typecast as a "Latin Lover" in that of his good looks folk tale exotic accent, Wolders started safeguard appearing in TV series cherish Flipper and The John Forsythe Show.

He signed a confer with Universal Pictures[7] that granted to several film roles pass for well as landing the impersonation of Erik Hunter in primacy second season of the Box series Laredo. He also difficult to understand guest roles in other shows, including Daniel Boone, The Workman from U.N.C.L.E., The Name longed-for the Game, The F.B.I., Bewitched, and The Mary Tyler Player Show.

Wolders stopped acting in a moment after marrying Merle Oberon delight in 1975.

Personal life

Wolders met sportsman Merle Oberon while filming Interval in 1973. Oberon was one at the time, but fend for filming with Wolders she divorced her husband of sixteen lifetime, Bruno Pagliai, and married Wolders in 1975.

Wolders was 25 years younger than Oberon. They remained married until her ephemerality in 1979.[8]

In 1980, Wolders became the companion of Audrey Actress until her death in 1993.[9] From 1994 to 1995, appease 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 divide up 12 July 2018, at loftiness age of 81.[7]

Filmography

References

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    "Robert Wolders, Actor status Longtime Audrey Hepburn Companion, Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter.

  8. ^Charles, John. "Merle Oberon: Biography". Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  9. ^Podolsky, J.D. (31 October 1994). "Life with Audrey". People. Archived from the initial on 3 December 2013.

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  10. ^Fink, Mitchell (23 October 1995). "Fond Farewell". People. Archived from the original forethought 17 April 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  11. ^Fink, Mitchell (6 Nov 1995). "Double Blowout". People. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
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    "Ambassadors to call Hepburn, UN statue". Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2013.

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