American actor Robert Vaughn – best known for his role as Napoleon Solo in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. – has passed away aged 83 following a battle with leukemia.
Born in New York City, Vaughn made his acting debut in 1955 with a guest role in Medic, the first of over two hundred TV roles, which included the hit 60s spy series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., 1970s detective series The Protectors, and the 80s classic The A-Team. In more recent years, he appeared in the British drama Hustle, along with the soap opera Coronation Street.
In addition to his TV work, Vaughn also appeared in a number of notable feature films, including an Academy Award-nominated turn in The Young Philadelphians, as well as The Magnificent Seven, Bullitt, The Towering Inferno, S.O.B. and Superman III.
Originally published November 11, 2016. Updated April 16, 2018.
