The famous Wayne Pyle is originally from Chester, Pennsylvania. His parents got him into acting at the age of four when he appeared on the Philadelphia affiliate of the classic children’s television program “Romper Room.
Wayne trained as an apprentice at the famed Actors Theatre of Louisville apprenticeship program. Other actors from that same apprentice year include Rob Campbell, Kevin Farrel (IV), Matt Greenberg, Del Pentecost, Heidi Swedberg, Pamela Stewart, and others.
Pyle moved to Chicago and participated in the theatre, film, and television community. He was once again working in children’s television by appearing as a series regular in the CBS affiliate WBBM’s The Magic Door which was shot in the same studio as Siskel and Ebert’s “At the Movies.
Pyle attended the University of Delaware’s Professional Theatre Training Program, known as the P.T.T.P., where he received his MFA in acting in 1995. During his three years at the P.T.T.P., he performed at Shakespeare festivals around the country and in international theatre festivals.
Wayne Pyle wife
Wayne Pyle is married to Heidi K. Eklund. Heidi K. Eklund began her career on stage, mostly in Shakespeare, in her ingenue years. While living in NYC she acted in countless Off-Broadway theaters, primarily as an ensemble member of the Irondale Ensemble Theater where she joined the Actor’s Equity Association. After a 5 year transition as a skydiver in Upstate NY, she found herself at Vassar College as the Casting Coordinator. Heidi grew her casting role from her assistant position when she saw a need to connect students with professional actors in the Hudson Valley NY Community. Heidi cast numerous short films while working at Vassar for over a decade.
Wayne Pyle children
Wayne Pyle has two children namely, Alexander Pyle and Willoughby Pyle.
Wayne Pyle parents
Wayne Pyle’s parents are Patricia Pyle (mother) and Dan Pyle (father).
Wayne Pyle siblings
Wayne Pyle has one sibling he is called Kevin Pyle. In addition to his work as an actor, Wayne Pyle is involved in developing projects in theater, television, and film. He is also an acting coach, writer, and director. He is the host of Hudson Valley Casting Call, a podcast about acting in the Hudson Valley.
