Robert Wagner

Robert John Wagner, born in 1930, navigated the shifting terrain of mid-20th century entertainment with a career that bridged stage, screen, and television. His television persona crystallized across three decades, from the suave detective of "It Takes a Thief" to the tech-savvy businessman in "Switch," and the debonair sleuth in "Hart to Hart." In film, Wagner's most recognizable turn was as the impeccably styled Number Two in the Austin Powers trilogy, a role that highlighted his enduring appeal. Off-screen, his memoir "Pieces of My Heart: A Life" offered a candid glimpse into a life spent at the intersection of celebrity and craft.