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Actor Robert Vaughn, known for roles on television's "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." and movies such as "The Magnificent Seven" and "Superman III," died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, of leukemia. He was 83.
Vaughn began his acting career in the 1950s, his first film role an uncredited appearance in "The Ten Commandments" in 1956. In 1959, he was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in "The Young Philadelphians." The next year, he appeared as Lee in "The Magnificent Seven." Before his death, Vaughn was the last surviving actor of those who portrayed the movie's seven main characters.
But it was Vaughn's role as Napoleon Solo on the TV spy drama "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." that cemented his fame. Running for four seasons, from 1964 to 1968, the show was instantly popular and spawned numerous spy genre copycat shows.
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In the 1980s, Vaughn appeared in a recurring role on the final season of "The A-Team," and as villain Ross Webster in the movie "Superman III." Continuing to act late in life, he co-starred as a grifter on the British television show "Hustle" from 2004 to 2012.
Vaughn is survived by his wife, Linda Staab, and children Cassidy Vaughn and Caitlin Vaughn.
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Work
March 23, 2024
Amazing actor. Manfrom uncle was huge for kids in Ireland.
Loved Robert as actor. Truly magnificent.
Desmond Fitzgerald
Student
January 30, 2021
Happy Heavenly Birthday!
BRE WEST
Friend
November 23, 2019
It has been 3 years today and you're still loved and missed but will never be forgotten. Also, Thank You for your service! God Bless!
Bre West
November 11, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all Mr. Vaughn's loved ones and fans. What a blessing it must have been to be part of his life. May your memories of him comfort you. Great actor.
Christine Bielski
September 30, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort...My condolences to the Family's... Forever
September 21, 2019
Remembering you again. You were the best. Rest on my favorite actor aka Napoleon Solo.
Bre West
November 11, 2018
Robert Vaughn my first teenage crush. You will be forever remembered as Napoleon Solo.
Kat Russo
June 8, 2018
For me, Robert Vaughn was always the Man from U.N.C.L.E. I used to record the audio of the show each week to listen to with my brother Bob until the next show. Suave and cool, he was a great role model for kids. Met him in NYC for a private Meet and Greet with some other fans, and my daughter Erin who he liked because she was in film school and I chatted with him for a few minutes after the meeting. Tammy Hayes his great friend was there and created a Memorial bench fund to install a bench with his name on it at a park in Ridgefield, Conn. It is there now. I shook his hand, and signed his bio for me. We were all thrilled to spend time with him. What a storyteller! Condolances to his wife and family, and friends ...
David DeWitt
January 10, 2018
It's been a year today since my favorite actor passed away. He was a veteran and today is Veterans Day. I love him dearly. RIP
Bre West
November 11, 2017
God bless Mr Robert Vaughn.Great actor and true gentleman.He signed his autograph for me in Norwich.Will always it and my memories of him.Rest in peace.Sincerely-Steve Eatenton.Norfolk.U.K.
Steve Eatenton
August 23, 2017
RIP Mr.Cool Robert Vaughn...class act
Jaikishin Lakhyani
June 6, 2017
James Lewis
April 30, 2017
Dr. Mubashir Chaudhry
Dr. Vaughn was an inspiration throughout my life for his image and role he played as Napoleon Solo in Man from U.N.C.L.E. I was exactly 4 years old when I started following the series. There are no words that can describe how I felt about him as a role model in my life. I pray for his sole to RIP. May God bless him in next world for serving the world by bringing peace in people's hearts, Amen!
Dr. Mubashir Chaudhry
April 25, 2017
valentina drust
March 23, 2017
My heartfelt condolences go to the Vaughn family. I am and always have been a lifelong fan of Robert as far back as the U.N.C.L.E. years. As an aspiring 8yr old boy, I would follow the show each week. Now..I feel as though that part of my childhood has been taken away...ripped from my very soul. He was an inspiration and my idol. R.I.P Dr Vaughn
Adam Pearson
January 25, 2017
Patrick J Powers
January 21, 2017
We both appeared in the film Joe's Apartment in NYC. Mr Vaughn was down to earth and friendly and I told him how much I appreciated him on The Man From Uncle. It was an honor to meet him.
Nick Zedd
January 14, 2017
I offer my heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Vaughn and family.
Dr. Vaughn was one of my favorite actors and he'll be greatly missed.
I enjoyed his performances heroic or villainous. Napoleon Solo was the epitome of suave, debonair cool and was my favorite of his characters.
He was always the most impeccably dressed and the most articulate of actors. Oh, that voice-smooth and menacing. RIP-RFV
Gary Alleyne (Medford, MA)
January 11, 2017
You will always have a special place in my heart! My thoughts and prayers to your family. You will be missed!!! Franci Berg
January 2, 2017
The Young Philadelphians was one of my favorite movies. Chester A Gwynn fascinating character thanks to his excellent acting skills. I also loved him in Centennial.
Nazarene Mckinney
December 22, 2016
I was fortunate to chat w/Dr. Vaughn about 2000 at a convention to raise funds for the SAG retirement home. Saw him handle really obnoxious questions through the years during promotion of his films as a gentleman could. Never lost his temper. Class act.
His underlying sincerity in his characters made them real. I see others have mentioned the drama "The Young Philadelphians" but check out "S.O.B."on the other side of his acting spectrum - outrageous comedy. He pulled that off too.
He was the reason my family started watching "The A Team"
Little did I know that my daughter would pursue the profession & is finishing up at AADA in Manhattan.
Finally, got to see his Emmy acceptance speech- always humble & remembers his mom's sacrifice to move him to LA.
My condolences to Linda & their children.
He will be missed for more than his celluloid contributions - he was a real person who took his craft seriously & earned his PhD. Now that is a family legacy!!!
Linda Lemon
December 21, 2016
I met him when he was filming hustle in the royal college of surgeons and i asked him for his autograph he was very pleasant very nice recognised him straight away
Caroline Baxter
December 17, 2016
My favorite actor. To his family please accept my sincere sympathy. I will miss him.
John W
December 14, 2016
I enjoyed your work in the 80's with A-Team and Superman III..you were also on many episodes of Law & Order. I appreciated what you've worked on for lifetime. RIP and enjoy the afterlife. Thank you for making my childhood better
Train Reeder
December 12, 2016
As a child in the 60's I could to watch Man From U.N.C.L.E. knowing that Solo would save the world by 9:55 eastern time each week.
Michael Lillian
December 5, 2016
Robert Vaughn has had a special spot in my heart for many years. He will be missed by many, especially me. His suave ways and debonair smile will be forever etched into my memory. We have lost a very special friend in his passing.
Lilly Laignel
November 29, 2016
I will always remember ROBERT from the series " THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. " he portrayed a very memorable character that I tuned into every week on TV. He will always be my all time favorite actor, that's why he stayed relevant all these years....THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.....RIH
Valenda Newell
November 26, 2016
I'm sorry for your family, I share your pain. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Petra de la Asunción Preciado
November 25, 2016
A Rose for our Dear Friend in Heaven!
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY! 11/22/2016
You meant so much to so many people.
You still do and I for one will remember you forever.
Rest In Heaven and keep smiling.
Joyce Johnson
November 22, 2016
So sorry to hear the sad news. Robert you will always be, one of the greatest actors of all time. You will always be The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Nick. (Yeovil. Somerset. United Kingdom).
Nick Mahoney
November 22, 2016
Meeting you was on my bucket list. Don't have the heart to take you off. Loved your work. Will miss your tremendous talent.
Fran Catanzariti
November 20, 2016
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Mat it comfort youth know he will return tot the days of his youthful vigor as promised at job 33:25.
Isaac
November 19, 2016
Fell in love with you when I was 8 yrs old. Still in love with you. Hope to see you on the other side.
Chante
November 18, 2016
Matthew McGuire
November 18, 2016
I feel sad, very sad. All the heroes of my childhood are leaving this world.
The Man of U.N.C.L.E was one of my favorite TV series.
Thanks Robert, for all the good moments that you bring to me with your adventures in this program.
God bless you and bless your family.
JAIME GARCIA
November 17, 2016
You were my hero as a child.
I talked to my paker pen more times than I can remember.
You were my hero as a man
There is only one Uncle Albert
Thanks for the memories..
May your soul rest in Eternal and Everlasting peace. Xx
Ewen Moore
November 17, 2016
You were my hero as a child.
I talked to my paker pen more times than I can remember.
You were my hero as a man.
There is only one Uncle Albert.
Thanks for the memories
May your soul rest in Eternal & Everlasting peace. xx
Ewen Moore
November 17, 2016
I read your book and learned how great you really were. I am saddened by your death and sorry about you having cancer. You were a great person and will forever be my UNCLE Napoleon. Blessings to your family. May God and you watch over them.
MIss Dollaine Wooley
Friend
November 16, 2016
RIP Mr. Robert (Napoleon Solo) Vaughn. You were the best always and well loved!
Thanks to his family for allowing us to be a part of his life even today.
Bre West
November 16, 2016
I feel your sorrow and I hope that you all know that he was so well loved even today. May you be Blessed and know that he's in Heaven.
RIP my favorite actor, 2nd to none. Thank you for entertaining us for so many years. Still love you dearly!
Bre West
November 16, 2016
What a sad loss. My sister I loved him in UNCLE and grew up enjoying his movies. We are so sorry for your loss to you and your whole family.
Eileen Stockwell
November 16, 2016
I loved Robert Vaughn on THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. He and David were so cool to a young kid like me and my brothers. Robert was suave and sexy. R.I.P. Robert. Thank you for the entertainment and being you. My condolences to the Vaughn family and may GOD Bless you in your time of grief. Yvonne M. Miskech, N. Las Vegas, NV. 11/16/16
Yvonne Miskech
Friend
November 16, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
November 16, 2016
My sincere condolences are with the family and friends. May God's word found in Hosea 13:14 be of comfort and peace to you all in this time of grief. JES Atlanta
November 16, 2016
To The Vaughn Family,
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you all at this time of bereavement. May the Lord surround you with his loving, healing grace & mercies. I will forever treasure the memories of Mr. Vaughn's acting talent, I truly loved watching the man from U.N.C.L.E. Also his role in one of my favorite western films "The Magnificent Seven". May his spirit always watch over & surround your lives. RIP
Carolyn Murray
November 16, 2016
A great Actor Loved all your work Mate From what I have heard a very down to earth Man Rest in peace Mate From Col Hitchener In Brisbane Australia
Col Hitchener
November 16, 2016
Love , Love, and Love
selma boyd
November 16, 2016
The Man from Uncle was my favorite show and Robert Vaughn was my favorite actor. My thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP<
November 15, 2016
Thank you for being Napoleon Solo
November 15, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Vaughn Family. The Man from Uncle was one of my favorite childhood shows along with the Magnificent Seven. Those was the good old days. You was a great actor and will be missed. RIP Mr. Solo.
Stacy Singleton
November 15, 2016
To Bob's Family: You are in the thoughts and prayers of many, many people. He was a great talent who had millions of admirers/fans. JM
November 15, 2016
My prayers are with you and your family.
November 15, 2016
RIP!
Denise
November 15, 2016
Mr. Vaughn, thank you for sharing yourself with us, your fans.
In Irish...'"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis,'
(May his faithful soul be at the right hand side of God)
Deepest condolences to Linda, Cassidy and Caitlin.
Marian Lawlor
November 14, 2016
Sincere condolences to the Vaughn family . He had a lot of television appearances and movies, I especially loved the man from U.N.C.L.E . Philippians 4:6-7.
D Tyler
November 14, 2016
Rest In Peace Mr. Vaughn . Man From U.N.C.L.E was and still is one of my favorite childhood memories ; thank you so much
david worhach
November 14, 2016
I loved the Man From Uncle as a young kid. He was great and a class act. He was fun to watch on screen and Hollywood today has
little to offer by comparison. Jeff Z
jeff zapinsky
November 14, 2016
HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING HIM AT AN AUTOGRAPH SESSION VERY NICE MAN DIDB THE NY TIMES CROSSWORD AND LOVED CHEESCAKE
RICHIE
November 14, 2016
Your talent brought light to the world. We we miss you. My deepest sympathy to your loved ones.
Ursula Daidone
November 14, 2016
Mr Vaughn was a large part of my early childhood he was my T.V. hero, truely a great actor someone I always wanted to be. It led to me being a police officer for thirty years .God Bless Napoleon Solo.
Jack Murray
November 14, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Vaughn family. I have enjoyed him most in his movie roles as he always added so many nuances. He was such an intellectual man also. He will be missed. May the peace from God comfort you in your time of sadness. Php. 4:6.7
November 14, 2016
Rest in Peace, Mr. Vaughn. I remember well the day we saw one another in my store in 1983. I was distressed going through divorce and you noticed me, watched me, smiled at me. I cherish that memory of seeing you in person. God Bless you. Sleep well in eternal peace.
S M
November 14, 2016
Please accept our condolences at this most difficult time. May the God of comfort be with your family at this at this time.
November 14, 2016
R.I.P. to my childhood idol. With deepest sympathy to Linda Staab, Cassidy, Caitlin and family.
Ed Mills
November 13, 2016
Mr Vaughn, in my heart you will always be
Napoleon Solo. Thank you for blessing our lives. RIP
Amy
November 13, 2016
ROBERT WILL BE MISSED:
HE WILL EVER BE: MAGNIFICENT
CHARLES SPENCER- LA PORTE INDIANA
November 13, 2016
We will always remember the great Robert Vaughn, Napoleon Solo, the coolest spy, The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
Ivan Herrera
November 13, 2016
Really enjoyed him through my life. R.I.P. Robert Vaughn.
Janet Turner
November 13, 2016
To Robert Vaughn,
You were a very talented actor. My prayers go to you , Mr. Vaughn. Lisa Weiner
Lisa Weiner
November 13, 2016
My dad who died in 1983 bragged that he went to North High in Minneapolis with Robert Vaughn, though the two never met, that was a thing he talked about.
Brian Juntunen
Friend
November 13, 2016
"I was so shocked about your death." My heart goes out to his family."
Nikea Griffin
November 13, 2016
To the grieving Vaughn family. Robert is now your guardian angel and he is forever in your hearts. My deepest condolences to you all. The world has lost a wonderful actor; may he forever Rest in Peace.
GB in Colonie, NY
November 13, 2016
Rip, love the man from U.N.C.L.E.
Theresa Serrecchia
November 13, 2016
I liked his deft comedy work. We need to laugh right now, so I reccommed "The Statue," a 1970's midnight classic (because it was "adult," for its time.) Vaughn is UN employee Niven's rival for his artist wife's affections-or is he? The film dodges the code with deft wit. Vaugn is phenominal with the witty dialogue that connects the story.
He had wit, he had style, he played Presidents and adult comedy characters. We will miss this vitalcomponent of "The Magnificent Seven."
November 13, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
November 13, 2016
RIP MR. VAUGHN. You will dearly be missed. May God be with the Vaughn family.
Connie Force
November 13, 2016
One of my favorite actors. Loved him in
The Man From Uncle. Bought the gun kit when I was a kid. Loved him in The Magnificent Seven. And a smart man. Take care Mr. Vaughn You will be missed.
David Pagliarli
November 12, 2016
R I P , Mr Vaughn. You will be missed.
Rosemary T
Friend
November 12, 2016
LINDA CORONADO
November 12, 2016
I grew up watching Man from U.N.C.L.E. Wow what a loss. God Bless him and his family. My dad also died of leukemia so I know all about that. To the family, my prayers are with each and all of you. A great loss.
LINDA CORONADO
November 12, 2016
Dear Vaughn Family my-self and Rory would luv to express our sincere condolences's to the Vaughn Family on the passing of Robert Vaughn.he'll surely be missed very much.luv,Faith/Rory
Faith/Rory Tobin/Dockett
November 12, 2016
My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Vaughn. Loved his acting in a number of Columbo-episodes.
Ruud Smeets
November 12, 2016
Heartfelt condolences to the Vaughn family and friends.
Les Krawitz
November 12, 2016
Robert Vaughn is the Greatest Actor on Tv & Movies.
Grady Youngblood
November 12, 2016
I'll always remember you. Every week was special for me after High School because I waited to watch the MAN FROM UNCLE. Robert Vaughn, you were my favorite character and brought me happiness.
A special time for my friends and I was to see you at Drury Lane Martinique in Elmwood Park, a suburb of Chicago, in the play The Tender Trap. It was so much fun and we had a good day seeing the performance and getting to meet you. One of the movie characters that I'll always remember is the person you played in The Young Philadelphians.
Thank you for speaking up for the younger generation of the 1960's. My privilege was to work on the Presidential Campaign for Senator Robert Kennedy.
Dear Linda and family, sincerest condolences and may Our Lord watch over you always.
Dear Robert, may you find love, peace and happiness for eternity with Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Carol Gburek
November 12, 2016
my sincerecondolences to this man and his family i use to watch him 30years ago on tv the man from uncle dont know what channel it was may he rest in gods arms forever
dean hoes
November 12, 2016
May God be with the family and friends of Mr.Vaughn
C E
November 12, 2016
Rest in Peace dear Robert.
Kay
November 12, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to the family, my family and I have watched that show every week and have enjoy every episode and we deeply sorry to hear of his passing. We pray that in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared, and we will always cherish these beautiful memories. Romans 15:13 Again our deepest and sincere condolences to the family.
P DeStefano
November 12, 2016
Rest in peace Robert Vaughn.Condolences to your family.You were my idol back in the day such a handsome man.,and Great actor Rest in Peace and soar with the angels. In deepest Sympathy ,a fan
a Fan
November 12, 2016
Peace.
Glen Hausfeld
November 12, 2016
Our sympathies to the family, friends and all those who loved him. May your precious memoris and strength from the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time. He will obviously be greatly missed.
Daniels Family
November 12, 2016
He was part of my growing up. I will miss him.
John M
November 12, 2016
He stared in (U.n.C.l.e.) Good tv Show I seen all of his show (Good Actor)
Richard Fisher
November 12, 2016
TV's James Bond..He was awesome..And don't forget Bullit.
Tom
November 12, 2016
I was in my mid teens when The Man From U.N.C.L.E came into our home... I used to call Robert "SOLO" when one of us kids talked about an episode... R.I.P. Napoleon Solo !!!
Randy Deitsch
November 12, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of a great man and such a talented actor. It is with great pleasure to have had the opportunity to know and work with the family for years and our sincere condolences go out to Linda, Cassidy, and Kaitlyn during this difficult time. The entire family and all your many friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony Cirone
November 12, 2016
Rest In Peace Robert Vaughn, I remember when i was a young girl i use to Watch "The Man From Uncle"
many memories !
Linda Sturgeon
November 12, 2016
I really enjoyed the " Man from Uncle". Robert Vaughn was a talented actor. My condolences to his family during this time of bereavement. May the God of peace comfort you during this time.
Renee
November 12, 2016
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