Legendary Actor Robert Vaughn will sign "A Fortunate Life" October 16, 2008

The height of his television fame on "The Man from UNCLE," Robert Vaughn was one of Hollywood's most popular bachelors, with countless adoring female fans. His affairs with celebrities, including Natalie Wood, made front-page news. But Vaughn was not just a pretty face, he is a talented stage, TV and film actor.



A FORTUNATE LIFE recounts not only the juicy details of his love life, but also Vaugh's memories of a golden era in Hollywood. Readers will relish the stories about Elvis, Judy Garland, Charlton Heston, Steve McQueen, Elizabeth Taylor, and more.



But it wasn't all about the glamour; during the Vietnam War, Vaughn was well known as an often controversial anti-war crusader. His experiences in the world of politics are fascinating and inspiring.

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Actor Robert Vaughn was an aclaimed theatrical Hamlet, starred in two classic pictures of the 1960's ("Bullitt" and "The Magnificent Seven"), was nominated or an Oscar ("The Young Philadelphians"), won an Emmy and has portrayed five US presidents. Vaughn will always be best remembered by millions of baby boomers for his role as a secret agent in the 1960's cult TV series, "The Man from UNCLE" Vaughn is currently starring in the hit BBC series, "Hustle."

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