Career
He was born in Peacock, Texas, and died of natural causes in New York City. Wylie created the role of Colonel Doctor Otternshlag in the original Broadway production of Grand Hotel under the direction of Tommy Tune.
He also toured in a 1987-1988 production of Manitoba of Louisiana Mancha in the starring role of Don Miguel De Cervantes/Don Quitxote.
On television he played John Dickinson in the mini-series, The Adams Chronicles.