Lisle Wilson

{{Short description|American actor (1943–2010)}}

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| birth_name = Lisle Astor Wilson Jr.

| birth_date = {{Birth date|1943|9|2}}

| birth_place = Brooklyn, New York, United States

| death_date = {{death date and age|2010|3|14|1943|9|2}}

| death_place = Huntington Beach, California, United States

| occupation = Actor

| yearsactive = 1970–1992

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Lisle Astor Wilson Jr. (September 2, 1943 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor known for playing Leonard Taylor on the ABC sitcom That's My Mama which ran from 1974 to 1975. His film roles included appearances in Brian De Palma's horror film Sisters (1972) and The Incredible Melting Man (1977).

He was also recognized for his guest appearances on television shows such as Lou Grant, The White Shadow, and Falcon Crest, to name a few. Lisle was the Director of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts West (in Pasadena, California) for several years.

After ending his regular acting career in 1992, Lisle went on to teach Vocal Techniques, to up and coming Broadcasters at the Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting in Huntington Beach, California.

Personal life

His parents were Lisle Wilson, Sr. and Cecile (Ross) Wilson. Lisle Wilson died on March 14, 2010, reportedly of a brain tumor.{{cn|date=September 2023}}

Filmography

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Year

! Title

! Role

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1970Cotton Comes to Harlem4th Black Beret
1971Mississippi SummerWilly
1972SistersPhillip Woode
1977The Incredible Melting ManDr. Loring
1986Just Between FriendsNewswriter