Robert Wagner in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
One of the most popular and successful stars in the entertainment industry, ROBERT WAGNER’s career is highlighted by an impressive portfolio of movies both in features and for television, not to mention headlining three hit television series. After appearing as "Number Two" in the first two installments of "Austin Powers," his fan base expanded exponentially, winning him accolades from audiences of all ages.
In the Fall of 2000 he starred in the original movie, "Becoming Dick," for E! Entertainment Network playing a gentleman’s gentleman. He also recently completed the science fiction adventure "Rocket’s Red Glare" for Fox Family Channel. Last year he played against type as a malicious pimp starring opposite Lolita Davidovich and Christina Ricci in "No Vacancy" for executive producer Ron Shelton. He re-teamed with Shelton for Touchstone’s "Play it to the Bone," costarring Woody Harrelson and Antonio Banderas. Other unique projects of late include "The Kidnapping of Chris Burden," "Tiara Tango," "Sordid Affair" and suspense thriller "The Road to Santiago," with Anne Archer, Anthony Quinn and Charlton Heston.
In the summer of 1999, he performed in Antonio Banderas’ directorial debut, "Crazy in Alabama," starring Melanie Griffith as well as in TBS’ first original movie, "Fatal Error," with Antonio Sabato, Jr. and Janine Turner. In 1997, Wagner was seen in "Wild Things," starring Matt Dillon and Kevin Bacon.
Wagner tours the United States with his wife, actress Jill St. John, breaking house records starring on stage in A.R. Gurney’s play, "Love Letters." Despite his hectic schedule in film and television, he continues to perform on stage with various repertory companies and dinner theatre groups as a most in-demand leading man.
His resume boasts such films as "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story," "The Pink Panther," "Midway," "Towering Inferno," "Banning," "Harper," "PrinceValiant," "All the Fine Young Cannibals," "Broken Lance," "Beneath the Twelve Mile Reef" and "With a Song in My Heart," which established his career.
His successful television series include "Hart to Hart" with SteFanie Powers, "Switch" costarring Eddie Albert and "It Takes a Thief" alongside the legendary Fred Astaire, (the latter of which earned him an Emmy nomination.) Miniseries include "Heaven and Hell: North and South III," "Windmills of the Gods" and "Pearl" among others.
Wagner was chosen by Sir Lawrence Olivier to star with him in the television adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" opposite his late wife, Natalie Wood.
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