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Robert Wolders (28 September 1936 – 12 July 2018) was a Dutch television actor known for his role in the US television series '' Laredo'' and appearing in series such as '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'', ''
Wolders 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 sixteen years, Bruno Pagliai, and married Wolders in 1975. Wolders was 25 years younger than Oberon. They remained married until her death in 1979.
In 1980, Wolders became the companion of
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'' and '' The Mary Tyler Moore Show''. He was married to Merle Oberon, and was the longtime partner of Audrey Hepburn
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Career
Typecast as a "Latin Lover" because of his good looks and exotic accent, Wolders started out appearing in TV series like '' Flipper'' and ''The John Forsythe Show
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''. He signed a contract with Universal Pictures that led to several film roles as well as landing the role of Erik Hunter in the second season of the TV series '' Laredo''. He also had 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.
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'', ''Bewitched
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'', and '' The Mary Tyler Moore Show''. Wolders stopped acting shortly after marrying Merle Oberon in 1975.
Personal life
Wolders 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 sixteen years, Bruno Pagliai, and married Wolders in 1975. Wolders was 25 years younger than Oberon. They remained married until her death in 1979.
In 1980, Wolders became the companion of Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognised as both a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars, t ...
until her death in 1993. From 1994 to 1995, he and actress-dancer Leslie Caron were a couple.
In 1995, Wolders began a relationship with Henry Fonda's widow, Shirlee Fonda.
Wolders died on 12 July 2018, at the age of 81.
Filmography
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* 1936 births 2018 deaths Dutch male film actors Dutch male television actors Actors from Rotterdam Dutch expatriates in the United States 20th-century Dutch male actors {{Netherlands-actor-stub