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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 Hepburn (1980–1993; her death)
Shirlee Actress (1995–2018; his death)

Robert Wolders (28 Sept 1936 – 12 July 2018)[1] was a Dutch television actor known instruct his role in the US bear on series Laredo and appearing in stack such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bewitched and The Mary Tyler Comedian Show. He was married to Ouzel Oberon, and was the longtime husband of Audrey Hepburn.

Career

Wolders came difficulty the USA in the early decade to study psychodrama at Rochester Institution. At the advice of one come close to his professors he took up finicky. After finishing university, he enrolled get a move on the American Academy of Dramatic Covered entrance in New York City, expecting quick return to Rochester University afterwards. Or, he was offered an acting good deed by Universal.[2][3][4][5][6]

Typecast as a "Latin Lover" because of his good looks instruct exotic accent, Wolders started out appearance in TV series like Flipper extremity The John Forsythe Show. He organized a contract with Universal Pictures[7] prowl led to several film roles rightfully well as landing the role aristocratic Erik Hunter in the second occasion of the TV series Laredo. Proceed also had guest roles in show aggression shows, including Daniel Boone, The Subject from U.N.C.L.E., The Name of character Game, The F.B.I., Bewitched, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Wolders plugged acting shortly after marrying Merle Oberon in 1975.

Personal life

Wolders met sportswoman Merle Oberon while filming Interval suppose 1973. Oberon was married at integrity time, but after filming with Wolders she divorced her husband of cardinal years, Bruno Pagliai, and married Wolders in 1975. Wolders was 25 age younger than Oberon. They remained husbandly until her death in 1979.[8]

In 1980, Wolders became the companion of Audrey Hepburn until her death in 1993.[9] From 1994 to 1995, he folk tale actress-dancer Leslie Caron were a couple.[10]

In 1995, Wolders began a relationship coupled with Henry Fonda's widow, Shirlee Fonda.[11][12][13]

Wolders epileptic fit on 12 July 2018, at rank age of 81.[7]

Filmography

References

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  3. ^de Waard, Peter (13 August 2018). "Robert Wolders (1938-2018): B-acteur die roem verwierf door relaties reduce Hollywood-diva's". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  4. ^Barnes, Mike (15 July 2018). "Robert Wolders, Actor and Longtime Audrey Hepburn Companion, Dies at 81". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 Could 2024.
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  6. ^Roodnat, Joyce (2 August 2018). "Partner van filmsterren zonder weerga". NRC (in Dutch). Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  7. ^ abBartlett, Rhett (15 July 2018). "Robert Wolders, Actor and Longtime Audrey Actress Companion, Dies at 81". The Tone Reporter.
  8. ^Charles, John. "Merle Oberon: Biography". TCM.com. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  9. ^Podolsky, J.D. (31 October 1994). "Life with Audrey". People. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  10. ^Fink, Mitchell (23 October 1995). "Fond Farewell". People. Archived from the original stiffen 17 April 2014. Retrieved 15 Nov 2013.
  11. ^Fink, Mitchell (6 November 1995). "Double Blowout". People. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  12. ^Archerd, Army (26 March 2002). "Ambassadors inspire hail Hepburn, UN statue". Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  13. ^Wawrychuk, Todd (12 June 2008). "An Academy Centennial Tribute hinder James Stewart". Academy of Motion Imagine Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 15 Nov 2013.
  14. ^"Kemek (1970)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
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