Linda Staab is a British actress and model who is best known for being the wife of the late Robert Vaughn, a famous American actor who starred in many films and TV shows. Linda Staab and Robert Vaughn had a long and happy marriage that lasted for 42 years until his death in 2016. They also adopted two children together and appeared in some TV shows as a couple.
Early Life and Education
Linda Staab was born in London, United Kingdom in 1943. Her exact date of birth is not known to the public. She developed an interest in acting from a young age and moved to America to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress. There is not much information available about her parents, siblings, or educational background.
Career
Linda started her career as a model and appeared in some magazines and commercials. She then transitioned to acting and landed some roles in TV shows and movies. She is most famous for playing Linda McCall in the 1972 British TV series The Protectors, which also starred her future husband Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule.
She also appeared in nine episodes of the popular couple’s quiz show Tattletales with Robert Vaughn from 1974 to 1975. Some of her other TV credits include The Lieutenant, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., The F.B.I., and The Streets of San Francisco. She also had a role in the 1980 film Miss X as Linda Staal.
Relationship with Robert Vaughn
Staab met Robert Vaughn in 1973 while they were both working on an episode of The Protectors titled “It Could Be Practically Anywhere on the Island”. Robert Vaughn was not only the lead actor but also the director of the episode. They had an instant chemistry and started dating soon after. They got married on June 29, 1974 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, California. They had a lavish wedding ceremony that was attended by many celebrities and friends.
Children
Linda and Robert Vaughn had a strong and loving marriage that lasted for 42 years until his death in 2016. They adopted two children together: a son named Cassidy Vaughn (born in 1975) and a daughter named Caitlin Vaughn (born in 1981). Their son Cassidy is now a successful automobile industrialist in America, and their daughter Caitlin is a qualified animal anesthetist. Linda Staab and Robert Vaughn also worked together on some TV projects as a couple, such as Tattletales and The Protectors.
Robert Vaughn died on November 11, 2016 at the age of 83 from acute leukemia. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at a hospital in Connecticut. Linda was devastated by his death and said that he was “the most wonderful human being” she ever knew. She also said that he was “a great father to our kids” and “a great friend to everyone”. She remained loyal to him until the end and said that she would always love him.
Net Worth
Linda Staab’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. She earned most of her wealth from her modeling and acting career.
Her husband Robert Vaughn had an estimated net worth of $10 million at the time of his death. He made his fortune from his long and successful career in film, TV, and stage.
Trivia/Facts
- She is also known as Linda Vaughn aka Robert & Linda.
- Staab has no official Instagram account or any other social media presence.
- Linda has not acted since the 1980s and has kept a low profile since then.
- She was previously married before she met Robert Vaughn, but there are no details about her first marriage or any other partners she may have had.
- She wrote the foreword for Robert Vaughn’s autobiography A Fortunate Life, which was published in 2008.
- Staab and Robert Vaughn were both involved in political activism and supported various causes such as civil rights, animal rights, environmentalism, anti-war movements, and Democratic Party campaigns.
Linda Staab WIKI, Age, BIO
| Name | Linda Staab |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1943 |
| Birth Place | London, United Kingdom |
| Age | 80 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac Sign | Unknown |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Spouse | Robert Vaughn (m. 1974-2016) |
| Children | Cassidy Vaughn, Caitlin Vaughn |
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Net Worth | $1 million – $5 million (estimated) |
