Lisle Astor Wilson Jr. (September 2, 1943 – March 14, 2010) was an American actor known for playing Leonard Taylor on the

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sitcom ''

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'' which ran from 1974 to 1975. His film roles included appearances in

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's horror film ''

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'' (1972) and ''

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'' (1977). He was also recognized for his guest appearances on television shows such as ''

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'', '' The White Shadow'', and ''

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'', to name a few. Lisle was the Director of the

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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

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Personal life

His parents were Lisle Wilson, Sr. and Cecile (Ross) Wilson. Lisle Wilson died on March 14, 2010, reportedly of a brain tumor.

Filmography

External links

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Lisle Wilson's obituary
1943 births 2010 deaths 20th-century American male actors Male actors from California American male film actors American male television actors Deaths from brain cancer in California Male actors from Brooklyn 20th-century African-American male actors 21st-century African-American male actors 21st-century American male actors {{US-screen-actor-1940s-stub