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Robert Wolders
Robert Wolders Laredo 1966.JPG
Wolders in Laredo, October 1966
Born (1936-09-28)28 September 1936
Died 12 July 2018(2018-07-12) (aged 81)
Years active 1965–1975
Spouse(s)
(m. 1975; died 1979)
Partner(s) Audrey Hepburn (1980–1993; her death)
Shirlee Fonda (1995–2018; his death)

Robert Wolders was a Dutch actor who starred in TV shows like Laredo. He was also known for his roles in popular series such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Bewitched. Born on September 28, 1936, he passed away on July 12, 2018. Robert Wolders was married to actress Merle Oberon and was the partner of famous actress Audrey Hepburn.

Becoming an Actor

Robert Wolders began his acting career in television shows. Because of his good looks and unique accent, he often played characters known as "Latin Lovers." He appeared in TV series like Flipper and The John Forsythe Show.

Working with Universal Studios

Wolders signed a contract with Universal Pictures. This led to him getting roles in several movies. He also landed the role of Erik Hunter in the second season of the TV series Laredo.

Guest Roles in TV Shows

Robert Wolders also had guest roles in many other popular television shows. These included:

Wolders stopped acting shortly after he married actress Merle Oberon in 1975.

His Personal Life

President Ronald Reagan talking with Audrey Hepburn and Robert Wolders
Wolders and partner Audrey Hepburn talking with President Ronald Reagan in May 1981

Robert Wolders met actress Merle Oberon in 1973 while they were filming the movie Interval. They got married in 1975. They remained married until Merle Oberon passed away in 1979.

Life with Audrey Hepburn

In 1980, Wolders became the partner of the famous actress Audrey Hepburn. They were together until her death in 1993. After Audrey Hepburn, he was in a relationship with actress and dancer Leslie Caron from 1994 to 1995.

Later Years

In 1995, Robert Wolders began a relationship with Shirlee Fonda, who was the widow of actor Henry Fonda. Robert Wolders passed away on July 12, 2018, when he was 81 years old.

Movies and TV Shows

Here are some of the movies and TV shows Robert Wolders appeared in:

Year Title Role Notes
1965 Juliet of the Spirits Corpse at Susy's party Uncredited role
1965 Flipper Captain Johnson TV episode: "Flipper and the Spy"
1966 Run for Your Life Marcel Lambert TV episode: "In Search of April"
1966 The John Forsythe Show Mishka TV episode: "If I Were a Prince"
1966 Beau Geste Fouchet Movie role
1966–1967 Laredo Erik Hunter Appeared in 26 episodes
1967 Tobruk Corporal Bruckner Movie role
1967 Daniel Boone Almaviva TV episode: "The Beaumarchais"
1967 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Andreas Petros TV episode: "The Man from THRUSH Affair"
1968 The Name of the Game Dubrek TV episode: "The White Birch"
1969 The F.B.I. Eric Linler TV episode: "The Doll Courier"
1970 Dan August Gabe Redfern TV episode: "Murder by Proxy"
1970 Kemek Sebastian Movie role
1970 Bewitched Clark TV episode: "The Corsican Cousins"
1971 Raid on Rommel German Pilot Uncredited role
1973 Interval Chris Movie role
1974 Banacek Tommy Forrest TV episode: "The Vanishing Chalice"
1974 The Mary Tyler Moore Show Paul Van Dillen TV episode: "Not Just Another Pretty Face"
1974 McMillan & Wife Ilia Astrov TV episode: "The Game of Survival"
1975 The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond Hendrik TV movie, his last film role
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