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Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn, actor: Nov. 22, 1932 - Nov. 11, 2016

Film, stage and television actor Robert Vaughn caught the acting bug honest. Both of his parents were actors: Gerald Walter Vaughn, who was in radio and Marcella Frances Gaudel a stage actress. With his smooth looks he landed numerous spy-like and sophisticated character roles.
Film, stage and television actor Robert Vaughn caught the acting bug honest. Both of his parents were actors: Gerald Walter Vaughn, who was in radio and Marcella Frances Gaudel a stage actress. With his smooth looks he landed numerous spy-like and sophisticated character roles.
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Robert Vaughn was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor of the year for role in "The Young Philadelphians," in 1960. He's seen here with Stella Stevens at the fashion show which preceded the Oscar presentations in Hollywood, April 4.
Robert Vaughn was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor of the year for role in "The Young Philadelphians," in 1960. He's seen here with Stella Stevens at the fashion show which preceded the Oscar presentations in Hollywood, April 4.
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The cast of the original "The Magnificent Seven:" Yul Brynner, left, Steve McQueen, Horst Buchholz, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn.  Vaughn played gunman Lee in the film.
The cast of the original "The Magnificent Seven:" Yul Brynner, left, Steve McQueen, Horst Buchholz, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn. Vaughn played gunman Lee in the film.
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Robert Vaughn played the debonair crime-fighter of television's "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s.  The actor died Friday at the age of 83.
Robert Vaughn played the debonair crime-fighter of television's "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s. The actor died Friday at the age of 83.
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Police restrain fans as the Robert Vaughn, the star of the television series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E', arrives in England.
Police restrain fans as the Robert Vaughn, the star of the television series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E', arrives in England.
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Actors Robert Vaughn, left, and David McCallum, stars of NBC's “'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' can't do much about their real-life situation as they sift through the remains of the secret entrance to U.N.C.L.E. Headquarters on the set in Culver City, Calif. on March 31, 1967. It was destroyed in a studio fire.
Actors Robert Vaughn, left, and David McCallum, stars of NBC's “'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,' can't do much about their real-life situation as they sift through the remains of the secret entrance to U.N.C.L.E. Headquarters on the set in Culver City, Calif. on March 31, 1967. It was destroyed in a studio fire.
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The handsome Robert Vaughn broke into show business "after a two month struggle" in 1956 and starred in a number of movies and television shows. The eligible actor made it known that acting wasn't his only interest.  He was also politically active.
The handsome Robert Vaughn broke into show business "after a two month struggle" in 1956 and starred in a number of movies and television shows. The eligible actor made it known that acting wasn't his only interest. He was also politically active.
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Robert Vaughn and India's Madame Vijaya Lakshimi Pandit, former ambassador to the U.S. and USSR, seemed an odd pair in conversation between sessions at the Pacem in Terris II meeting in Geneva, on May 31, 1967. The television star covered the meeting for 'Ramparts Magazine.' Vaughn also spoke out against the Viet Nam war.
Robert Vaughn and India's Madame Vijaya Lakshimi Pandit, former ambassador to the U.S. and USSR, seemed an odd pair in conversation between sessions at the Pacem in Terris II meeting in Geneva, on May 31, 1967. The television star covered the meeting for 'Ramparts Magazine.' Vaughn also spoke out against the Viet Nam war.
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Robert Vaughn wed his new bride Linda Staab on June 29, 1974.
Robert Vaughn wed his new bride Linda Staab on June 29, 1974.
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Vaughn plays Harry Rule in the British television series 'The Protectors', circa 1973.
Vaughn plays Harry Rule in the British television series 'The Protectors', circa 1973.
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Robert Vaughn, portraying a young Harry S. Truman, plays a tune at the piano for daughter, Margaret, left, played by Tasha Lee, during a scene in from the television special 'Portrait: The Man From Independence,' in 1974. In the background is his wife, Bess, played by June Dayton.
Robert Vaughn, portraying a young Harry S. Truman, plays a tune at the piano for daughter, Margaret, left, played by Tasha Lee, during a scene in from the television special 'Portrait: The Man From Independence,' in 1974. In the background is his wife, Bess, played by June Dayton.
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Vaughn wins an Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actor for a drama series in 'Washington: Behind Closed Doors,' during the 31st annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 18, 1979.
Vaughn wins an Emmy Award for outstanding supporting actor for a drama series in 'Washington: Behind Closed Doors,' during the 31st annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 18, 1979.
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Robert Vaughn and David McCallum promote their remake movie 'The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair,' in this Nov. 23, 1982 file photo.
Robert Vaughn and David McCallum promote their remake movie 'The Return of the Man from U.N.C.L.E.: The Fifteen Years Later Affair,' in this Nov. 23, 1982 file photo.
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Kathleen Beller (as Kathy Reynolds) and Robert Vaughn (as Senator Reynolds) appear in 'The Blue and the Gray.' She portrays the daughter of Senator Reynolds. The epic mini-series about the American Civil War originally broadcast in three parts, on CBS in 1982.
Kathleen Beller (as Kathy Reynolds) and Robert Vaughn (as Senator Reynolds) appear in 'The Blue and the Gray.' She portrays the daughter of Senator Reynolds. The epic mini-series about the American Civil War originally broadcast in three parts, on CBS in 1982.
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Vaughn played on numerous TV series.  One of them was THE A-TEAM -- Pictured: (l-r, rear) Mr. T as Sgt. Bosco "B.A." Baracus, Dwight Schultz as Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock, Dirk Benedict as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck #2, Judith Ledford as Carla (l-r, front) Eddie Velez as Frankie "Dishpan" Santana, George Peppard as Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, Robert Vaughn as Gen. Hunt Stockwell.
Vaughn played on numerous TV series. One of them was THE A-TEAM -- Pictured: (l-r, rear) Mr. T as Sgt. Bosco "B.A." Baracus, Dwight Schultz as Capt. H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock, Dirk Benedict as Lt. Templeton "Faceman" Peck #2, Judith Ledford as Carla (l-r, front) Eddie Velez as Frankie "Dishpan" Santana, George Peppard as Col. John "Hannibal" Smith, Robert Vaughn as Gen. Hunt Stockwell.
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Robert Vaughn, with wife Linda Staab, daughter Caitlin Vaughn, and son Cassidy Vaughn attend his Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony, on July 27, 1998, at the  in Hollywood.  The actor is survived by his family.
Robert Vaughn, with wife Linda Staab, daughter Caitlin Vaughn, and son Cassidy Vaughn attend his Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony, on July 27, 1998, at the in Hollywood. The actor is survived by his family.
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Robert Vaughn, right, Ashley Walters, center, and Robert Glenister rehearse their lines on location for AMC's "Hustle," a cable television series about con artists, on Dec. 4, 2006, in California. Vaughn stars as smooth-talking con man Albert Stroller.
Robert Vaughn, right, Ashley Walters, center, and Robert Glenister rehearse their lines on location for AMC's "Hustle," a cable television series about con artists, on Dec. 4, 2006, in California. Vaughn stars as smooth-talking con man Albert Stroller.
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The actor worked well into his latter years.  Here Robert Vaughn plays Walter Briggs in a scene from the "December Solstice" episode of the television series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' in Feb. 2015.
The actor worked well into his latter years. Here Robert Vaughn plays Walter Briggs in a scene from the "December Solstice" episode of the television series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' in Feb. 2015.
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