History of Robert Wagner in Timeline

Robert Wagner is an American actor prominent for his roles in several successful television series. He gained recognition for starring in shows like 'It Takes a Thief,' 'Switch,' and 'Hart to Hart,' showcasing his versatility across different genres. Later in his career, he had notable recurring roles in popular series such as 'Two and a Half Men' and 'NCIS,' demonstrating his continued presence in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1953: Acting in the Movie Titanic

In 1953, Robert Wagner acted with Barbara Stanwyck in the movie Titanic, after which he claimed to have a four-year romantic relationship with her. He was 22, she was 45.

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1956: Involvement with Natalie Wood

In 1956, Robert Wagner, at the age of 26, became involved with 18-year-old actress Natalie Wood.

December 28, 1957: Marriage to Natalie Wood

On December 28, 1957, Robert Wagner married Natalie Wood in Scottsdale, Arizona.

1960: Separation from Natalie Wood

In 1960, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood separated.

June 20, 1961: Announcement of Separation from Natalie Wood

On June 20, 1961, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood announced their separation. The separation was reportedly due to Wagner's extramarital affair.

April 27, 1962: Divorce from Natalie Wood

On April 27, 1962, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood divorced.

July 21, 1963: Marriage to Marion Marshall

On July 21, 1963, Robert Wagner married Marion Marshall at the Bronx Courthouse.

May 11, 1964: Birth of Daughter Katie

On May 11, 1964, Robert Wagner and Marion Marshall had a daughter, Katie.

1967: Co-Starring in Films with Jill St. John

In 1967, Robert Wagner co-starred in films with Jill St. John.

June 1970: Separation from Marion Marshall

In June 1970, Robert Wagner and Marion Marshall separated.

June 1970: Engagement to Tina Sinatra

In June 1970, Robert Wagner was engaged to Tina Sinatra.

October 14, 1971: Divorce from Marion Marshall

On October 14, 1971, Robert Wagner and Marion Marshall divorced.

January 1972: End of Engagement to Tina Sinatra

In January 1972, Robert Wagner's engagement to Tina Sinatra ended.

March 9, 1974: Birth of Daughter Courtney

On March 9, 1974, Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood had a daughter, Courtney.

November 29, 1981: Death of Natalie Wood

On November 29, 1981, Natalie Wood died. Robert Wagner became the guardian of her daughter Natasha.

1982: Dating Jill St. John

In 1982, on Valentine's Day, Robert Wagner began dating actress Jill St. John, whom he had known since the late 1950s.

1983: Moving to Brentwood Ranchette

In 1983, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John moved into the Brentwood ranchette.

1983: Release of Brainstorm

In 1983, the movie Brainstorm, co-starring Christopher Walken, was released after the death of Natalie Wood.

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May 26, 1990: Marriage to Jill St. John

On May 26, 1990, Robert Wagner married Jill St. John in Pacific Palisades.

1995: Building Vacation Home in Aspen

In 1995, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John built a vacation home in Aspen, Colorado.

1996: Appearing Onstage in Love Letters

From 1996–2004 Robert Wagner appeared onstage in a touring production of Love Letters.

2004: Appearing Onstage in Love Letters

From 1996–2004 Robert Wagner appeared onstage in a touring production of Love Letters.

2005: Television Spokesman for Senior Lending Network

In 2005, Robert Wagner became the television spokesman for the Senior Lending Network, a reverse mortgage lender.

2006: Becoming a Grandfather

In 2006, Robert Wagner became a first-time grandfather when his daughter Katie Wagner gave birth to her son Riley John Wagner-Lewis.

2007: Selling Brentwood Ranchette

In 2007, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John sold their Brentwood ranchette for a reported $14 million.

2007: Role in Hustle and Netherbeast Incorporated

In 2007, Robert Wagner played a crooked Texan in the BBC/AMC series Hustle and also played President James A. Garfield in the comedy/horror film Netherbeast Incorporated.

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May 2008: Final Appearances on Two and a Half Men

Robert Wagner's final appearances on the show Two and a Half Men were in May 2008, where he played a rich suitor to the main characters' mother.

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2010: Spokesman for Guardian First Funding Group

In 2010, Robert Wagner began serving as the spokesman for the Guardian First Funding Group, another reverse mortgage lender.

June 2011: Guardian First Funding Acquired

In June 2011, Guardian First Funding was acquired by Urban Financial Group, who continued to use Robert Wagner as their spokesperson.

2011: Reopening of Natalie Wood's Death Case

In 2011, Natalie Wood's death case was reopened after Dennis Davern publicly stated that he had lied to police during the initial investigation.

2011: Exit from Charlie's Angels Remake

In 2011, Robert Wagner was set to star as Charlie in the remake of Charlie's Angels, but he had to exit the project due to scheduling conflicts.

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2012: Amendment of Natalie Wood's Death Certificate

In 2012, Los Angeles County Chief Coroner Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran amended Natalie Wood's death certificate.

January 14, 2013: Issuance of Addendum to Autopsy Report

On January 14, 2013, the Los Angeles County coroner's office issued a ten-page addendum to Natalie Wood's autopsy report.

2014: Co-Starring in Films with Jill St. John

In 2014, Robert Wagner co-starred in films with Jill St. John.

2017: Reunion with Raquel Welch on Date My Dad

In 2017, Robert Wagner reunited with Raquel Welch on the Canadian series Date My Dad, 50 years after working on The Biggest Bundle of Them All.

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February 1, 2018: Wagner Named Person of Interest

On February 1, 2018, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department named Robert Wagner a "person of interest" in the investigation into Natalie Wood's death.

May 27, 2022: Case Remains Open and Unsolved

On May 27, 2022, Lieutenant Hugo Reynaga announced that all leads in Natalie Wood's case have been exhausted and that the case remains open and unsolved.