Robert Wagner
Biography
Robert Wagner is an American actor of stage, screen, and television. Born on February 10, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, he is a veteran of many films in the 1950s and 1960s. Wagner gained prominence in three American television series: It Takes a Thief, Switch, and Hart to Hart. He is also known for his role as Number Two in the Austin Powers films. Additionally, Wagner had a recurring role as Teddy Leopold on the TV sitcom Two and a Half Men. Wagner's autobiography, Pieces of My Heart: A Life, was published on September 23, 2008. He has a long career in acting, with over 200 known credits.
Career overview
Robert Wagner is an American actor who has appeared in numerous films and television series throughout his career. He began working in the entertainment industry in the 1950s and 1960s, gaining prominence in several American television series. Wagner's notable television roles include It Takes a Thief, Switch, and Hart to Hart, which spanned three decades.
In addition to his work in television, Wagner has also appeared in films, including a notable role as Number Two in the Austin Powers series. He has also had a recurring role on the TV sitcom Two and a Half Men. Wagner's extensive acting credits demonstrate his versatility and range as a performer.
Wagner's career has spanned over six decades, with a wide range of roles in both film and television. His ability to adapt to different genres and formats has allowed him to maintain a successful career in the entertainment industry.
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- Airports (2025)
- SEGAL (2025) as Self
- Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (2024) as Self
- Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg (2022) as Self
- Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020) as Self
- Jay Sebring… Cutting to the Truth (2020) as Self
- Claudia Cardinale, la créature du secret (2019) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Natalie Wood: An American Murder Mystery (2018)
- Strings (2018) as Peter Klein
- The Ghost of Peter Sellers (2018) as Self
- What Happened to Monday (2017) as Charles Benning
- Date My Dad (2017) as Armand
- Hollywont (2016)
- Lend a Hand for Love (2016) as Narrator (voice)
- Thirty Nine (2016) as Father
- Robert Osborne's 20th Anniversary Tribute (2015) as Self
- Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) as Self
- Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman (2015) as Self
- The Hungover Games (2014) as Liam
- Private Screenings: Robert Osborne (2014) as Self
- Northpole (2014) as Santa Claus
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Jim
- Life's a Beach (2010) as Tom Wald
- The League (2009) as Gumpa Duke
- The Wild Stallion (2009) as Novak
- Glanz und Elend in Hollywood: Natalie Wood (2009) as Self
- Do Not Disturb (2008)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Netherbeast Incorporated (2007) as President James A. Garfield
- A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007) as George Wilson
- Man in the Chair (2007) as Taylor Moss
- Everyone's Hero (2006) as Mr. Robinson (voice)
- Hoot (2006) as Mayor Grandy
- Category 7: The End of the World (2005) as Senator Ryan Carr
- The Fallen Ones (2005) as Morton
- Boston Legal (2004) as Barry Goal
- Hustle (2004) as Anthony Westley
- El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004) as Paul Fisch
- NCIS (2003) as Anthony DiNozzo Sr.
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Teddy
- Las Vegas (2003) as Alex Avery
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Jack Fairfield
- Hollywood Homicide (2003) as Himself
- Mystery Woman (2003) as Jack Stenning
- Sol Goode (2003) as Sol's Dad
- The Calling (2003) as Amos Jenkins
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self
- Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) as Number Two
- Nancy & Frank - A Manhattan Love Story (2002) as Curtis Sherman
- Good Day Live (2001) as Self
- The Retrievers (2001) as Durham Haysworth
- Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood (2001) as Self
- Lana Turner... a Daughter's Memoir (2001) as Narrator (voice)
- Rocket's Red Glare (2000) as Gus Baker
- Becoming Dick (2000) as Edward
- The Hustle (2000) as Felix Baumgartner
- Richard Widmark: Strength of Characters (2000) as Self
- Cubby Broccoli: The Man Behind Bond (2000) as Himself
- Futurama (1999) as Robert Wagner's Head (voice)
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) as Number Two
- Play It to the Bone (1999) as Hank Goody
- Crazy in Alabama (1999) as Harry Hall
- Dill Scallion (1999) as Mr. Llama
- Forever Fabulous (1999) as Lyle Devereaux Green
- Behind the Scenes of 'Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me' (1999) as Self
- No Vacancy (1999) as Mr. Tangerine
- Fatal Error (1999)
- Canned Ham: The Dr. Evil Story (1999) as Number Two
- Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life (1999) as Self
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Wild Things (1998) as Tom Baxter
- Something to Believe In (1998) as Brad
- Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (1998) as Self
- Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) as Number Two
- Overdrive (1997) as Freddie
- Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line (1997) as Self
- Austin Powers' Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club (1997) as The Swingers Club
- Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years (1997) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Intimate Portrait: Bette Davis (1996)
- Hart to Hart: Till Death Do Us Hart (1996) as Jonathan Hart
- Hart to Hart: Harts in High Season (1996) as Jonathan Hart
- Hart to Hart: Harts in High Season (1996) Executive Producer
- Clark Gable: Tall, Dark, and Handsome (1996) as Self
- Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995) as Jonathan Hart
- Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995) Executive Producer
- Hart to Hart: Two Harts in 3/4 Time (1995) as Jonathan Hart
- Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker (1995) as Self
- Parallel Lives (1994) as Sheriff
- Hart to Hart: Home Is Where the Hart Is (1994) as Jonathan Hart
- Hart to Hart: Home Is Where the Hart Is (1994) Executive Producer
- Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die (1994) as Jonathan Hart
- Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart (1994) as Jonathan Hart
- Biography: Bette Davis — If Looks Could Kill (1994) as Self
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) as Bill Krieger
- Hart to Hart Returns (1993) as Jonathan Hart
- Hart to Hart Returns (1993) Executive Producer
- Deep Trouble (1993) as Charles Madigan
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Player (1992) as Robert Wagner
- Julie (1992) as Nick Wyler
- Jewels (1992) as Charles Davenport
- P.S. I Luv U (1991)
- Delirious (1991) as Jack Gates (uncredited)
- False Arrest (1991) as Ron Lukezic
- This Gun for Hire (1991) as "Raven"
- The Trials of Rosie O'Neill (1990) as Peter Donovan
- The Simpsons (1989) as Robert Wagner (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Dr. Abbott
- Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Alfred Bennett
- Hollywood on Horses (1989) as Self
- William Holden: The Golden Boy (1989) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Remembering Marilyn (1988) as Self (Interviewee)
- Windmills of the Gods (1988) as Mike Slade
- Indiscreet (1988) as Philip Adams
- Love Among Thieves (1987) as Mike Chambers
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- There Must Be a Pony (1986) as Ben Nichols
- There Must Be a Pony (1986) Executive Producer
- The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn (1986) as Self
- North and South (1985) as Cooper Main
- Lime Street (1985) as James Greyson Culver
- Lime Street (1985) Producer
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- To Catch a King (1984) as Joe Jackson
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) as George Lytton
- I Am the Cheese (1983) as Dr. Brint
- James Bond: The First 21 Years (1983) as Self
- Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) as Self
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Jonathan Hart
- The Concorde... Airport '79 (1979) as Kevin Harrison
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Jonathan Hart
- Pearl (1978) as Capt. Cal Lankford
- The Critical List (1978) as Dr. Nick Sloan
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) as Self
- Superstunt (1977) as Self
- Midway (1976) as Lt.Cmdr. Blake
- Laurence Olivier Presents (1976) as Brick
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1976) as Brick
- Death at Love House (1976) as Joel Gregory (Jr. & Sr.)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Switch (1975) as Pete Ryan
- Switch (1975) as Pete T. Ryan
- The Abduction of Saint Anne (1975) as Dave Hatcher
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Towering Inferno (1974) as Bigelow
- The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
- The Affair (1973) as Marcus Simon
- Colditz (1972) as Major Phil Carrington
- Killer by Night (1972) as Dr. Larry Ross
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as David J. Farr
- Madame Sin (1972) as Anthony Lawrence
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Perlico - Perlaco (1971)
- City Beneath the Sea (1971) as Brett
- Crosscurrent (1971) as Howard McBride
- Winning (1969) as Lou Erding
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Name of the Game (1968) as David Corey
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Nick Freitas
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Alexander Mundy
- The Biggest Bundle of Them All (1968) as Harry Price
- Don't Just Stand There (1968) as Lawrence Colby
- Banning (1967) as Mike Banning
- How I Spent My Summer Vacation (1967) as Jack Washington
- Harper (1966) as Allan Taggert
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Harry Brophy
- The Pink Panther (1963) as George Lytton
- The Longest Day (1962) as U.S. Army Ranger
- The Condemned of Altona (1962) as Werner von Gerlach
- The War Lover (1962) as 1st Lt. Ed Bolland
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Sail a Crooked Ship (1961) as Gilbert Barrows
- All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) as Chad Bixby
- Say One for Me (1959) as Tony Vincent
- The Hunters (1958) as Lt. Ed Pell
- In Love and War (1958) as Frank "Frankie" O'Neill
- Mardi Gras (1958) as Himself (uncredited)
- The True Story of Jesse James (1957) as Jesse James
- Stopover Tokyo (1957) as Mark Fannon
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- A Kiss Before Dying (1956) as Bud Corliss
- Between Heaven and Hell (1956) as Sfc. Pvt. Sam Francis Gifford
- The Mountain (1956) as Christopher 'Chris' Teller
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Wade Connors
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Gil Carter
- White Feather (1955) as Josh Tanner
- Prince Valiant (1954) as Prince Valiant
- Broken Lance (1954) as Joe Devereaux
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Titanic (1953) as Gifford "Giff" Rogers
- Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953) as Tony Petrakis
- The Silver Whip (1953) as Jess Harker
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- What Price Glory (1952) as Private Lewisohn
- With a Song in My Heart (1952) as GI Paratrooper
- Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) as Willie Little
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
- Halls of Montezuma (1951) as Coffman
- Let's Make It Legal (1951) as Jerry Denham
- The Frogmen (1951) as Lt. (jg) Franklin
- Teresa (1951) as G.I. (uncredited)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Robert Wagner
- The Happy Years (1950) as Student
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee / Presenter
- Pretty/Handsome as Scotch