# Lisle Wilson

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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](/source/American_Broadcasting_Company) sitcom *[That's My Mama](/source/That's_My_Mama)* which ran from 1974 to 1975. His film roles included appearances in [Brian De Palma](/source/Brian_De_Palma)'s horror film *[Sisters](/source/Sisters_(1973_film))* (1972) and *[The Incredible Melting Man](/source/The_Incredible_Melting_Man)* (1977).

He was also recognized for his guest appearances on television shows such as *[Lou Grant](/source/Lou_Grant_(TV_series))*, *[The White Shadow](/source/The_White_Shadow_(TV_series))*, and *[Falcon Crest](/source/Falcon_Crest)*, to name a few. Lisle was the Director of the [American Academy of Dramatic Arts](/source/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](/source/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.[citation needed]

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1970 Cotton Comes to Harlem 4th Black Beret 1971 Mississippi Summer Willy 1972 Sisters Phillip Woode 1977 The Incredible Melting Man Dr. Loring 1986 Just Between Friends Newswriter

## External links

- [Lisle Wilson](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933769/) at IMDb
- [Lisle Wilson's obituary](http://www.tributes.com/show/Lisle-Wilson-88100816) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110723170529/http://www.tributes.com/show/Lisle-Wilson-88100816) 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine

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