Lyle Trachtenberg is a New York based actor who has appeared in various films and television shows. His most famous roles include the recurring role of “Moe” on the comedy series “Will and Grace” and the lead actor in the Broadway hit, “Pearl Harbor.” The actor has also co-starred in numerous movies including “Aquarius” and “The Hunger Games.” He has also served as an IATSE union organizer.
Relationship with Whoopi Goldberg
Lyle Trachtenberg’s relationship with Whoopi Goldberg started when the two met during the film Corrina, Corrina. They dated for nine months before they married. However, they separated in 1995.
Whoopi Goldberg is a television personality and actress. She has been co-hosting The View since 2007. She has starred in the films Ghost, Ghost, and The Color Purple. In addition, she has been awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Before marrying Lyle Trachtenberg, she was married to thirteen-time Emmy Award nominee Whoopi Goldberg. She and Goldberg had one daughter, Alexandrea Martin, who was born in 1973. After their divorce in 1979, Goldberg went on to marry Dutch cinematographer David Claessen.
While she was married to Claessen, she had an affair with Ted Danson, who was also married. Eventually, they got back together. Nevertheless, the marriage lasted for only 18 months.
Career as an IATSE union organizer
Lyle Trachtenberg is a former actor who has gained prominence in the labor union movement. He is a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), a union that represents more than 100,000 craftspeople and technicians in the entertainment industry.
In the mid-1990s, Trachtenberg became an influential organizer for the IATSE union. In this role, he led a campaign against filmmakers who were not in compliance with the union’s rules.
In one case, the director of a movie, Allison Anders, hired non-union crew members for the drama/film Grace of My Heart. When Lyle saw this, he challenged Anders on their right to hire non-union people. As a result, the filming of the project had to be stopped.
However, the producers and the union reached an agreement. Afterward, the production continued. It was a $5 million project.
After this, Lyle gained notoriety as a labor representative for different sets. He was also involved in various protests.
Relationship with Adrianna Bela
Lyle Trachtenberg is an American actor and union organizer. He has appeared in many movies and documentaries, such as From Dusk Till Dawn and Full Tilt Boogie.
Lyle Trachtenberg was born in Los Angeles, California, USA on January 1, 1956. His father was an actor. In his early years, he was exposed to the theatre and he was fascinated with acting. Later, he became an active member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
When Lyle was young, he played football and soccer. After high school, he enrolled in the University of California, Los Angeles. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1980.
He has become a union organizer and currently works as a union representative of the International Alliance of Theatrical Set Workers. His union membership includes over 100,000 craftspeople and artisans in the entertainment industry.
He has two daughters, Natasha and Gabriella. Lyle and his wife Adrianna have moved to Los Angeles. They enjoy a very happy family life.
Recurring roles
As a child, Lyle Trachtenberg wanted to act. He enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1976. After completing his degree, he entered the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, a labor union.
During his time in the IATSE, Trachtenberg helped organize a number of shows, including All My Children and Glee. He also served as a union rep. But he never found much success as an actor. In fact, he and his former wife, actress Whoopi Goldberg, divorced in 1994.
Today, Trachtenberg is an active member of the IATSE. Since then, he has worked to bring unionization to the United States. Although he has appeared in many films, he has not been able to find success as an actor.
On the other hand, he has had recurring roles in several series. For example, he has starred in the film From Dusk Till Dawn, which he appeared in as himself.