Yale Wexler Explained

Yale Richard Wexler (February 6, 1930 – February 12, 1996)[1] 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 RadioShack electronics retailer. His brothers were filmmaker Haskell Wexler and developer Jerrold Wexler.[2] Wexler himself graduated from Francis Parker School (where he was co-captain of the basketball team) and studied theater at Carnegie Tech.

Entertainment

Wexler worked in stock theater, including Malden Bridge Playhouse in New York and Pittsburgh Playhouse.[3] His Broadway credits include Tea and Sympathy (1953) and The Best House in Naples (1956).[4] He also worked behind the scenes, producing plays in Chicago. On film, Wexler starred in Stakeout on Dope Street (1958) and appeared in Time Limit (1957). He also had a multi-year tenure as chairman of the Chicago International Film Festival. 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 Linda Cristal in Chicago.[5] They had two sons, Jordan and Gregory, and divorced in 1967.[6]

Death

On February 12, 1996, Wexler died at his home in Chicago, Illinois. He was 66.[7]

Selected Filmography

Notes and References

  1. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKDC-GFX6 Cook County Birth Certificates: Yale Richard Wexler
  2. News: Anderson . Jon . Yale Wexler, to business manner born, builds another home in the . 28 December 2018 . Chicago Tribune . December 24, 1985 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181228171106/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1985-12-24-8503290270-story.html . 28 December 2018 . Illinois, Chicago.
  3. News: Strawhat Jottings . 28 December 2018 . Variety . July 7, 1948 . 42.
  4. Web site: Yale Wexler . Internet Broadway Database . The Broadway League . 28 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181228020917/https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/yale-wexler-95361 . 28 December 2018.
  5. News: Actress Weds . 28 December 2018 . The Record . Associated Press . December 22, 1960 . New Jersey, Hackensack . 31. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Beck . Marilyn . Analyst Prescribed Her Divorce; Now She's Not So Sure . 28 December 2018 . The Record . January 2, 1969 . New Jersey, Hackensack . C 15. Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Heise . Kenan . Yale Wexler; developer played role in theater, Hollywood films . 27 December 2018 . Chicago Tribune . February 14, 1995 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181227220427/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-02-14-9602150150-story.html . 27 December 2018 . Illinois, Chicago.

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