Robert Clary

Born in France, 'Robert Clary' (qv) early suffered the pangs of war, being interned in a Nazi concentration camp as a child. After WWII he became a singing star in France, and in 1949 came to the United States to promote his career. He appeared on _The Ed Wynn Show (1949)_ (qv); still learning English he performed in a French language comedy skit. His comedic skills were recognized by Broadway, where he appeared in several revues, including one which moved from theater to film, _New Faces (1954)_ (qv). In the 1950's he was a game show regular, and then in 1965 he became Corporal Louis LeBeau in _Hogan's Heroes (1965)_ (qv). Later film roles were based around WWII, such as _Remembrance of Love (1982)_ (qv) about Holocaust survivors. More recently he returned to television series, joining _Days of Our Lives (1965)_ (qv) and appearing in _The Young and the Restless (1973)_ (qv).::Bruce Cameron <dumarest@midcoast.com>