Robert Wagner

Birth Name:

Robert John Wagner

Birth Place:

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and another for recording
Received the Art Gilmore Career Achievement Award in 2009 in recognition of his radio and television career
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․"
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
Worked as a caddy for Clark Gable before becoming an actor

1953Golden Globe - Most Promising Newcomer - Male:Nominated
1970Golden Globe - Best TV Actor - Drama:Nominated
1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1981Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
2007Best Ensemble CastWinner

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