Born Lisle Henderson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he had his film debut in 1932 in "Three on a Match." Later he worked extensively in both television and film from the 1930s through the 1980s. Also he guest starred on such TV series as: "The Lone Ranger." "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin," "Perry Mason," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Green Acres" and "Charlie's Angels."
Also know for his association with Ed Wood is such films as "Plan 9 from outer space," "Glen or Glenda.".
Lyle Mar 2, 1996 of natural causes.