(L to R) John Banner and Robert Clary on

Robert Clary is one of those actors who helped to influence a generation. His work in TV shows like Hogan’s Heroes and Days of Our Lives helped him to connect with fans around the world. For decades, Clary worked in the entertainment industry, and when he died in November 2022, it was seen by many as the end of an era. However, as iconic as he was onscreen, it was Clary’s life before he became a truly fascinating star. Clary not only survived multiple concentration camps during World War II, but he helped to develop his skills as an entertainer by performing to audiences full of SS guards every night.

When was Robert Clary born?

Robert Clary was born in France in 1926. According to IMDb, Clary’s parents were Polish Jewish immigrants who encouraged their son’s desire to be a singer and entertainer. Clary started singing professionally on the radio when he was just 12 years old, and for a while, it looked like the young man and his family were truly going places. Clary’s world shattered in 1942 when he was deported to the Nazi concentration camp at Ottmuth.

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