Robert Van der Beck — How to Be a Good Wife Character Profile

About Robert Van der Beck

Paulette's deceased husband and co-founder of the housekeeping school. His sudden death sets the plot in motion by leaving Paulette to confront the school's financial ruin and her own evolving role.

Character Facts

Played by

François Berléand

Appears in

How to Be a Good Wife (2020)

Role

Supporting

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