Robert Clary
About
Filmography
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Biography
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Life Events
1942
With a dozen relatives, sent to concentration camp by Nazis; only member of his family sent to camps who survived
1947
"Discovered" while singing at a dance hall; signed to recording contract in USA
1949
Moved to USA (October), began recording for Capitol Records
1951
Film debut in "Ten Tall Men"
1952
Was one of the stars featured in the Broadway revue "New Faces of 1952"; reprised role in feature version
1965
Played perhaps best-known role as Coporal LeBeau in the CBS sitcom "Hogan's Heroes"
1972
Joined cast of the NBC daytime drama "Days of Our Lives"; cast as nightclub owner/singer Robert LeClair; played role on and off until 1986
1975
Last feature role (to date) as a passenger on "The Hindenburg"
1982
Played himself in the Holocaust-themed drama "Remembrance of Love" (NBC)
2000
Provided the voice-over narration for Henri Matisse in the PBS production "Matisse and Picasso: A Gentle Rivalry"
2001
"Retired" from acting
2002
Published memoirs, "From the Holocaust to Hogan's Heroes"