Len Wayland

Len Wayland

Deceased · Born: Dec 28, 1920 · Died: Feb 5, 2001

Personal Details

BornDec 28, 1920 Gentry City, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Len Wayland's illustrious career in the entertainment industry spanned multiple decades, with his journey beginning on the esteemed stages of Broadway. Prior to his television debut in the 1950s, he honed his craft by touring the country, starring in iconic productions such as Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" and Robert Bolt's "A Man for All Seasons".

As his television career took off, Wayland initially made a name for himself in the realm of soap operas, before transitioning to nighttime dramas. His impressive resume boasts appearances in a multitude of iconic television shows, including "The F.B.I." (1965),"Dragnet 1967" (1967),"Barnaby Jones" (1973),"Ironside" (1967),and "The Fugitive" (1963).

After a remarkable 20-year stint in television, Wayland retired from the industry and devoted his golden years to his passion for golf, often playing with close friends. In a poignant tribute to his life, his memorial service was held at a golf course in Los Angeles, a fitting farewell for a man who had spent so much of his life teeing off on the green.

Career

1981
Amy
Amy as Mr. Grimes
1980
The Memory of Eva Ryker
The Memory of Eva Ryker as Commander Masterson
1978
Little Mo
Little Mo as Johnson
The Lincoln Conspiracy
The Lincoln Conspiracy as Ward H. Lamon
1972
Pursuit
Pursuit as Karley
1971
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Utah Crash Site Officer (uncredited)
Paper Man
Paper Man as Executive
1970
The Intruders
The Intruders as George Ganzer
The Doomsday Flight
The Doomsday Flight as Agent Foster