Yale Richard Wexler (February 6, 1930 – February 12, 1996) was an American actor who became a developer of real estate.

Early years

Wexler was the son of Simon Wexler, the founder of Allied Radio Corporation, which became the

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electronics retailer. His brothers were filmmaker

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and developer

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. Wexler himself graduated from Francis Parker School (where he was co-captain of the basketball team) and studied theater at

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Entertainment

Wexler worked in stock theater, including Malden Bridge Playhouse in New York and Pittsburgh Playhouse. His Broadway credits include '' Tea and Sympathy'' (1953) and ''The Best House in Naples'' (1956). He also worked behind the scenes, producing plays in Chicago. On film, Wexler starred in ''

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'' (1958) and appeared in ''

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'' (1957). He also had a multi-year tenure as chairman of the

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. He acted on television in soap operas and in four episodes of ''You Are There''.

Property development

In 1974, Wexler left acting after his brother asked him to take charge of remodeling two hotels in Chicago. He went on to become chairman of the Management Group, which operates various properties, including hotels, around the United States.

Personal life

On December 21, 1960, Wexler married actress

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in Chicago. They had two sons, Jordan and Gregory, and divorced in 1967.

Death

On February 12, 1996, Wexler died at his home in Chicago, Illinois. He was 66.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wexler, Yale Richard 1929 births 1996 deaths American male film actors American male stage actors 20th-century American male actors