Robert Vaughn was born on November 22, 1932 in New York City. He studied at the University of Minnesota and majored in theater at Los Angeles City College where he acquired his Master’s degree. In addition, he pursued his Ph.D. in communications at the University of Southern California. As an actor, he was popularly known as Napoleon Solo in the series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He also worked in a number of stage productions and television series as well. In the silver screen, some of his works included The Bridge at Remagen, Demon Seed, The Delta Force, The Magnificent Seven, and Teenage Cave Man to name a few. At present, Robert Vaughn stars as Albert Stroller in the television series Hustle.

Albert Stroller is a member of the group of grifters. He is considered to be the crew’s roper, identifying people as targets and leading them to the inside-man. In addition, he is friends with numerous wealthy people and is a member of several gentlemen’s club. Moreover, he is regarded as the mentor and father figure of the group.