This 60s and 70s TV heartthrob was the proverbial tall, dark and classically handsome actor. Completing the solid package was a great, muscular build, smooth charm, an almost perfect set of teeth and a marvelously resonant voice. Born in 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Lyle Waggoner certainly paid his dues before being handed his breakthrough as the suave announcer on _"The Carol Burnett Show" , an actress as well as a financial consultant and realtor. The couple have been wed for well over 50 years and have two sons. Still good-looking and fit at age 70+, he enjoys homes in both California and Wyoming.
Was the first Playgirl centerfold in June, 1973.
Has two sons, Jason Waggoner and Beau Waggoner.
Lyle has homes in Westlake Village CA, Manzanillo Mexico and Jackson Hole Wyoming
Lyle is the owner of STAR WAGGONS INC., the largest supplier of studio location rental trailers in the entertainment industry.
In 1976, the Encino, California Chamber of Commerce appointed Waggoner "Mayor" of Encino. This is an honorary "goodwill ambassador" position. In addition to Waggoner, it has been held by other celebrities, including Steve Allen , Mike Connors , Fred Travalena , Ronnie Schell and Cesare Danova.
In 1974, he left "The Carol Burnett Show" under mutual agreement with the producer.
Was considered for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne on the 1960s TV series "Batman" , but he lost the role to Adam West.
Was once a door-to-door encylopedia salesman
Son, Jason Waggoner , won "Today Throws a Wedding" on "Today" (1952) on September, 2006.
Lyle does not have a cameo appearance in Wonder Woman because he retired from his acting career in 2005. While he performed as Steve Trevor (both Senior and Junior) throughout the television series of "Wonder Woman" , its first season was set during World War II. The 2017 theatrical film is set during World War I.
Brother-in-law of Penny Kennedy.
Uncle of Brice Kennedy and Angela Kennedy.
