About John Wylie
Lived 1925 – 2004 (aged 78). John Wylie was an American actor.
John Wylie (December 14, 1925 – May 11, 2004)
Wylie debuted as an actor in 1954 at the Alley Theatre in Houston, while he was working as a research chemist. He acted with that theatre's company until 1985 and directed some of its productions.
Wylie created the role of Col. Doctor Otternshlag in the original Broadway production of Grand Hotel under the direction of Tommy Tune. He also portrayed Senator Norval Hedges in Born Yesterday on Broadway in 1989.
On television he played John Dickinson in the mini-series, The Adams Chronicles.
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Who was John Wylie?
American actor (1925-2004)
When was John Wylie born?
John Wylie was born on 14 December 1925 in Peacock.
When did John Wylie die?
John Wylie died on 11 May 2004.
What was John Wylie's occupation?
John Wylie was an actor.
What nationality was John Wylie?
John Wylie was American.
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