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Robert Vaughn
Robert Francis Vaughn (November 22, 1932 – November 11, 2016) was an American actor and political activist, with a career in film, television, and theater that spanned almost six decades. Known for his roles in big-screen classics such as 'The Young Philadelphians' and 'The Magnificent Seven', Vaughn's on-screen presence and acting prowess earned him several major award nominations. His most famous roles were 'secret agent Napoleon Solo' on The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and 'private detective Harry Rule' on The Protectors. Vaughn was also known for using his influence and platform to speak out on political matters. He was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and was actively against the Vietnam War. Furthermore, Vaughn held a PhD in communications, with his 1970 doctoral thesis exploring the impact of the House Committee on Un-American Activities on American Theater. Despite his achievements, Vaughn noted his own struggles with emotional instability in childhood, a fact that he believed had shaped his career.
Born in New York City, Vaughn lived with his grandparents in Minneapolis while his mother traveled and performed. He attended school and college in Minneapolis before moving to Los Angeles. Here, he pursued theater arts. He later earned his master's degree in theater and PhD. in communications. Vaughn's career is notable for its diversity, spanning roles from William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' to leading roles in television series and Hollywood films. Later in his career, Vaughn remained active in the film and television industry, making several cameo appearances in popular series such as 'Law & Order' and 'Coronation Street'. He passed away in November 2016 after a year-long battle with Leukemia.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Robert Francis Vaughn
Born: New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: November 22, 1932
Occupations: Actor, Political Activist
Years Active: 1940s-2016
Children: 2
Spouses: Linda Staab
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Awards and Nominations Received by Robert Vaughn
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Movies Featuring Robert Vaughn
Bullitt
The Towering Inferno
Gold Star
Black Moon Rising
Battle Beyond the Stars
I Am Steve McQueen
Come Fly With Me: The Story of Pan Am
High-Rise Rescue
Guns for Hire: The Making of ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
Nobody’s Perfect
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Doctor Franken
Cuba Crossing
Fantasies
Inside the Third Reich
City in Fear
Hangar 18
Virus
The Blue and the Gray
The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair
Great Transport
The Making of ‘Superman II’
Intimate Agony
International Airport
The Making of ‘Superman III’
Prince of Bel Air
Murrow
Nightstick
Skeleton Coast
Killing Birds
That’s Adequate
C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud
Buried Alive
River of Death
Dark Avenger
Going Under
They Call Me Renegade
Transylvania Twist
The Return of Draw Egan
Hour of the Assassin
Captive Rage
Desperado
Christmas Movie Magic
Scentsational Christmas
The Enchanted Christmas Cake
Escape to Witch Mountain
Witch Academy
The Baby Sitter
Italy’s in Season
Captains and the Kings
The Karate Killers
The Helicopter Spies
Lincoln
The Lucifer Complex
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
To Trap a Spy
Julius Caesar
Blind Vision
The Venetian Affair
The Mind of Mr. Soames
The Movie Orgy
The Glass Bottom Boat
Motel Blue
Teenage Cave Man
‘Bullitt’: Steve McQueen’s Commitment to Reality
Dancing In The Dark
One Spy Too Many
Virtual Obsession
Clay Pigeon
Vulcan
Hell’s Crossroads
The Spy with My Face
McCinsey’s Island
Good Day for a Hanging
Centennial
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
The Big Show
The Woman Hunter
The Sender
An American Affair
The Ten Commandments
Joe’s Apartment
The Spy in the Green Hat
Brass Target
Backstairs at the White House
Menno’s Mind
The Bridge at Remagen
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
How to Steal the World
No Time to Be Young
The Rebels
Unwed Mother
The Young Philadelphians
The Caretakers
Starship Invasions
Career Timeline
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1998
‘Bullitt’: Steve McQueen’s Commitment to Reality
Self
Virtual Obsession
Adam Spring
McCinsey’s Island
Walter Denkins
The Sender
Ron Fairfax
1997
Motel Blue
Chief MacIntyre
Vulcan
Vince Baxter
An American Affair
Prof. Michaels
Menno’s Mind
Senator Zachary Powell
1990
Nobody’s Perfect
Dr. Duncan
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Jay Corelli
Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Self (archive footage)
Dark Avenger
Commissioner Peter Kinghorn
1989
That’s Adequate
Adolf Hitler
C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud
Colonel Masters
Buried Alive
Dr. Gary Julian
River of Death
Wolfgang Manteuffel
Transylvania Twist
Lord Byron Orlock
1987
Nightstick
Ray Melton
They Call Me Renegade
Lawson
Hour of the Assassin
Sam Merrick
Desperado
Sheriff John Whaley
1983
The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair
Napoleon Solo
Great Transport
Dr. Emil Kovač
The Making of ‘Superman II’
Self / Ross Webster (uncredited)
Intimate Agony
Dave Fairmont
1980
Battle Beyond the Stars
Doctor Franken
Dr. Arno Franken
Cuba Crossing
Hud
City in Fear
Harrison Crawford III
Hangar 18
Gordon Cain
Virus
Senator Barkley
1969
The Bridge at Remagen
Maj. Paul Krueger
If It’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
Antonio, Photographer
1968
Bullitt
The Helicopter Spies
Napoleon Solo
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
How to Steal the World
Napoleon Solo
1967
Italy’s in Season
Self
The Karate Killers
Napoleon Solo
The Venetian Affair
Bill Fenner
The Spy in the Green Hat
Napoleon Solo
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