Robert Goulet

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Biography

His dramatic, commanding baritone made Robert Goulet a Broadway star, best-selling recording artist, and a television variety show staple during the 1960s, but his offbeat sense of humor and ability to poke fun of his own image kept him in the pop culture crosshairs for the rest of his life. He was forever associated with his star-making role in "Camelot" and for touring with legendary musicals like "South Pacific" and "Man of La Mancha," …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Music

Born

November 26, 1933

Career Milestones

2001

Provided singing voice for Mikey in the animated feature "Recess: School's Out"

2001

Made cameo appearance in "The Last Producer"; aired on USA Network

Toured in title role of "Man of La Mancha"

1996

Co-starred with Ellen DeGeneres in "Mr. Wrong"

1993

Successfully underwent treatment for prostate cancer

1992

Toured in "Camelot" as King Arthur; returned to Broadway with the show

Toured in "South Pacific"

1988

Had small role in "Beetlejuice"

1972

TV-movie debut, "The Couple Take a Wife"

1968

Starred on Broadway in "The Happy Time"; won Tony Award

1968

Made TV producing debut with "Kiss Me, Kate"; also co-starred with then-wife Carol Lawrence

1966

Featured in TV version, "Brigadoon"

1966

TV series debut as regular, "Blue Light" (ABC)

1964

Headlined first TV special "An Hour With Robert Goulet"

1964

Film debut as an actor, "His and Hers"

1962

Film debut, provided character voice in "Gay Purr-ee"

1962

New York night club debut at "The Persian Room"

1961

Episodic TV debut, "The Danny Thomas Show"

1960

Broadway debut as Lancelot in "Camelot"

Hosted Canadian variety series "General Electric's Showtime"

1955

Canadian TV dramatic debut, "Little Women"

1951

Stage debut in "The Messiah" in Edmonton, Canada

1947

Moved with family to Edmonton, Canada (date approximate)

Awards

1968

Tony Award for Actor (Musical)