Robert Wagner was born on February 10, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. His family moved to Los Angeles when he was seven, which set the stage for his future career in Hollywood.
Wagner developed an early interest in acting and landed his first film role in “The Happy Years” (1950) after being discovered by a talent scout.
Hollywood Success
Robert Wagner’s career took off in the 1950s, with significant roles in films like “With a Song in My Heart” (1952) and “Titanic” (1953). His charm and good looks made him a popular leading man. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, he continued to build his reputation with roles in movies such as “Harper” (1966) and “The Pink Panther” (1963).
Television Stardom
Wagner is perhaps best known for his extensive television career. He starred in several successful TV series, including “It Takes a Thief” (1968-1970), where he played the suave thief-turned-spy Alexander Mundy.
In the 1970s, he found further success with “Switch” (1975-1978) and “Hart to Hart” (1979-1984), where he played the charming and wealthy Jonathan Hart, alongside Stefanie Powers. These roles solidified his status as a television icon.
Personal Life
Robert Wagner’s personal life has been as intriguing as his career. He was married three times, twice to actress Natalie Wood, whose tragic death in 1981 remains a topic of public fascination.
In 1990, he married actress Jill St. John, and the couple has been together ever since. Wagner’s enduring marriage to St. John and their frequent collaborations highlight their strong personal and professional bond.
Later Career and Legacy
In the later years of his career, Wagner continued to work in television and film, making memorable appearances in shows like “Two and a Half Men” and “NCIS.” He also wrote his autobiography, “Pieces of My Heart,” published in 2008, offering insights into his life and career.
Robert Wagner’s contribution to the entertainment industry spans over six decades, making him a beloved and enduring figure in Hollywood. His versatility and charm have left an indelible mark on both film and television, ensuring his legacy will be remembered for generations to come.
“People Only Know Me as a Freak,” The Wolf Man Struggles to Find a Job Outside the Circus
Jesús Aceves has hypertrichosis, which makes his hair grow abundantly over his face and back. Because of his condition, he’s also known as The Wolf Man. But he’s tired of this alias and wants to live a normal life.
Meet Jesús Aceves, a 55-year-old man born with a condition called hypertrichosis, which means he has abnormal hair growth over his body, especially his face. Although married with kids, Jesús isn’t fully happy with his living conditions. He says he and his family suffer discrimination. In an interview, one of his kids mentioned, “People call me names, and they even tell their kids not to be my friends.”
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He worked in the circus all his life, traveling through several cities. But now, he’s tired of being seen as a freak. As a consequence of years on the road, he’s been known as The Wolf Man.
Back home and not in the circus anymore, he’s facing another challenge: finding a “normal” job. He needs to support his family since his wife works in temporary jobs.
After several failed job interviews, he agreed to try something he had always avoided: shave his face. He relied on his family barber to transform him, even creating eyebrows and lashes.
The experience was difficult since the face is an extremely sensitive body area, but both he and his wife believed that simply by shaving, he would be able to find a job.
Jesús did several interviews, and it’s confident that now he’ll find somewhere to work besides the circus. If this happens, he must shave his face every 2 days.
Although rare, some conditions aren’t impossible to have. Luckily, people find a way to overcome the difficulties a rare condition brings and strive in life. Hannah Tyre, for example, was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, meaning that her bones break very easily. But her love for makeup made her an internet influencer, reaching millions of followers. We hope that, by reaching the mainstream media, people with genetic diseases won’t suffer more discrimination.
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