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February 10, 1930 in Detroit, MI
Biography:One of the precious few actors of the "pretty boy" school to survive past the 1950s, "Robert Wagner" was the son of a Detroit steel executive. When his family moved to Los Angeles, Wagner's original intention of becoming a businessman took second place to his fascination with the film industry. Thanks to his dad's connections, he was able to make regular visits to the big studios. Inevitably, a talent scout took notice of Wagner's boyish handsomeness, impressive physique, and easygoing charm. After making his unbilled screen debut in "The Happy Years" (1950), Wagner was signed by 20th Century Fox, which carefully built him up toward stardom. He played romantic leads with ease, but it wasn't until he essayed the two scene role of a shellshocked war veteran in "With a Song in My Heart" (1952) that studio executives recognized his potential as a dramatic actor. He went on to play the title roles in... Full Biography
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