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Willie Tyler (born September 8, 1940) is an American ventriloquist, comedian and actor. Most of the time, he is credited as Willie Tyler and Lester or Willie Tyler & Lester. He has appeared in many television commercials, sitcoms, and movies. He got his first big break in 1972 on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 8, 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Red Level, Alabama, USA |
| Occupation | Ventriloquist |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nicknames | Willie Tyler, Tyler, Willie |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| # | Fact |
|---|
| 1 | Ventriloquist who usually appeared with his dummy, Lester. |
| 2 | Father of Cory Tyler |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Parent 'Hood | 1999 | TV Series | Clancy and Skillet |
| Pacific Blue | 1997 | TV Series | Dusty Kay |
| The Robert Guillaume Show | 1989 | TV Series | Don |
| What's Happening Now! | 1987 | TV Series | Lynn / Chip |
| Americathon | 1979 | as William Tyler | |
| The Jeffersons | 1978 | TV Series | Roy Crandall |
| Coming Home | 1978 | | Virgil |
| Laugh-In | 1972-1973 | TV Series | Regular Performer |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Actors Entertainment | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| I'm No Dummy | 2009 | Documentary | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| BET Comedy Awards | 2004 | TV Special | Himself |
| Switched! | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Frank McKlusky, C.I. | 2002 | | Themselves (as Willie Tyler & Lester) |
| For da Love of Money | 2002 | | Himself |
| Vibe | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
| In the House | 1996 | TV Series | Himself |
| Family Feud | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| Stand-up Comics Take a Stand | 1988 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| The New Hollywood Squares | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| The 4th Annual Black Gold Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lou Rawls Parade of Stars | 1980-1986 | TV Series | Himself |
| Motown Returns to the Apollo | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
| ABC Weekend Specials | 1981-1984 | TV Series | Himself - Host |
| A Christmas Dream | 1984 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour | 1983 | TV Series | Himself |
| Powerhouse | 1982 | TV Series | Himself / Lester (Uncommercial segments) |
| Pac Preview Party | 1982 | TV Movie | Himself / Lester |
| Kids Are People, Too | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
| Comedy Tonight | 1980 | TV Series | Himself (1988) |
| The White Shadow | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Alan Hamel Show | 1979 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1968-1978 | TV Series | Himself - Ventriloquist / Himself - Ventriloguist / Himself - Ventriloquist with Lester / ... |
| The Vent Event | 1978 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Vegetable Soup | 1976 | TV Series | Himself / Lester |
| The Apollo Presents | 1976 | TV Movie | Himself (as Willie Tyler & Lester) |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| Lola! | 1976 | TV Series | Himself |
| Sammy and Company | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Electric Company | 1972-1973 | TV Series | Himself / Lester |
| The David Frost Show | 1969-1972 | TV Series | Himself |
| Flip | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
| Comedy Tonight | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Hollywood Palace | 1969 | TV Series | Himself - Ventriloquist |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1967-1969 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1968 | TV Series | Himself |
| Dream Girl of '67 | 1967 | TV Series | Himself - Bachelor Judge |
| Where the Action Is | 1966 | TV Series | Himself (as Willie Tyler and Lester) |
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