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Robert Clary was credited as a singer, television actor and non-fiction writer. Robert Clary was born on March 1, 1926 in Paris, France. Death is recorded on November 16, 2022, at the age of 96.
My Take
Robert Clary's story moves me more than almost any sitcom credit could. He brought decades of warmth to Hogan's Heroes and the soaps, yet what defines him for me is that he was a Holocaust survivor who chose a life of comedy and song. Carrying that weight while delivering laughter takes a strength I find genuinely humbling. He sang, he wrote nonfiction, he kept telling stories until he passed at 96. I see him as proof that someone who has known true darkness can offer the brightest kind of light, and I hold his memory in high regard.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Clary
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・クラリー
- Reading
- ろばーと・くらりー
- Born
- March 1, 1926 – November 16, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / non-fiction writer
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%20Clary
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316670
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Clary born?
Born March 1, 1926.
When did Robert Clary die?
Died November 16, 2022, aged 96.
Where was Robert Clary from?
Robert Clary was from Paris, France.
What did Robert Clary do?
Robert Clary worked as actor, singer, television actor, non-fiction writer.
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