Robert Wolders
| Robert Wolders | |
|---|---|
 Wolders in the television series Laredo in October 1966 | |
| Born |
28 September 1936 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Years active | 1965–1975 |
| Spouse(s) |
Merle Oberon (1975–1979; her death) |
| Partner(s) |
Audrey Hepburn (1980–1993; her death) Shirlee Fonda (1995–present) |
Robert Wolders (born 28 September 1936)[1] is a Dutch television actor. Most known for his role in the television series Laredo and appearing in series such as The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Bewitched, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He was also the husband of Merle Oberon and longtime partner of Audrey Hepburn.
Career
Wolders started out appearing in TV series like Flipper and The John Forsythe Show before landing the role of Erik Hunter in the second season of the TV series Laredo. He also had various guest roles in other shows, including Daniel Boone, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The Name of the Game, The F.B.I., Bewitched, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Wolders stopped acting shortly after marrying Merle Oberon in 1975.
Personal life
He met actress Merle Oberon while filming Interval in 1973. Oberon was married at the time but after filming with Wolders, she divorced her husband of 16 years, Bruno Pagliai, and married Wolders in 1975. Wolders was 25 years younger than Oberon. They were married until her death in 1979.[2]
In 1980, Wolders became the companion of Audrey Hepburn until her death in 1993.[3] From 1994–1995, he and actress-dancer Leslie Caron were together.[4]
Since 1995 he has been dating Henry Fonda's widow, Shirlee Fonda.[5][6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Flipper | Captain Johnson | TV series (1 episode: "Flipper and the Spy") |
| 1966 | The John Forsythe Show | Mishka | TV series (1 episode: "If I Were a Prince") |
| 1966 | Beau Geste | Fouchet | |
| 1966–1967 | Laredo | Erik Hunter | TV series (26 episodes) |
| 1967 | Tobruk | Corporal Bruckner | |
| 1967 | Daniel Boone | Almaviva | TV series (1 episode: "The Beaumarchais") |
| 1967 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | Andreas Petros | TV series (1 episode: "The Man from THRUSH Affair") |
| 1968 | The Name of the Game | Dubrek | TV series (1 episode: "The White Birch") |
| 1969 | The F.B.I. | Eric Linler | TV series (1 episode: "The Doll Courier") |
| 1970 | Kemek[8] | Sebastian | |
| 1970 | Bewitched | Clark | TV series (1 episode: "The Corsican Cousins") |
| 1973 | Interval | Chris | |
| 1974 | Banacek | Tommy Forrest | TV series (1 episode: "The Vanishing Chalice") |
| 1974 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | Paul Van Dillen | TV series (1 episode: "Not Just Another Pretty Face") |
| 1974 | McMillan & Wife | Ilia Astrov | TV series (1 episode: "The Game of Survival") |
| 1975 | The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond[9] | Hendrik | TV film |
References
- ↑ Nickerson, Linda Ann (28 September 2008). "September 28: Today's Notable Birthdays". Yahoo. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Charles, John. "Overview for Merle Oberon". TCM.com. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Podolsky, J.D. (31 October 1994). "Life with Audrey". People. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Fink, Mitchell (23 October 1995). "Fond Farewell". People. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Fink, Mitchell (6 November 1995). "Double Blowout". People. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Archerd, Army (26 March 2002). "Ambassadors to hail Hepburn, UN statue". Variety. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ Wawrychuk, Todd (12 June 2008). "An Academy Centennial Tribute to James Stewart". Oscars.org. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ "Kemek (1970)". New York Times. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ↑ "Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond, The (1975)". TCM.com. Retrieved 15 November 2013.