Robert Wagner Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award in 2009 in recognition of his radio and television career
• Awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and another for recording
• Shortly after graduating from high school, he got at stardom after being "discovered" by a talent agent while dining with his parents at a Beverly Hills restaurant
• Quote: "Life isn't full of 'what ifs'․ Only 'what is'․"
• Quote: "(On his idols) "I was spawned by some pretty good people in this business -- Mr․ Astaire, Mr․ Tracy․ They stopped and took their time to talk to people․""
• Sued Aaron Spelling Productions in 2000 for $20 million he believes he is owed for his share of the profits from "Beverly Hills, 90210․"
• Worked as a caddy for Clark Gable before becoming an actor
• Had a 50% share in the profits of the series "Charlie's Angels․"
• Was blind for four weeks after being submerged into an industrial strength foaming agent while filming "The Pink Panther․"
• While a star at Universal Studios, he lived in a bungalow that previously belonged to TV legend Lucille Ball