Robert Clary


Actor, Singer

About

Also Known As
Robert Widerman
Birth Place
Paris, FR
Born
March 01, 1926

Family & Companions

Natalie Cantor Clary
Wife
Married in 1950; died in 1997.

Biography

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"

Family

Eddie Cantor
Father-In-Law
Actor, singer.
Moishe Widerman
Father
Baila Widerman
Mother

Companions

Natalie Cantor Clary
Wife
Married in 1950; died in 1997.

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