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Will Lyman Biography

Birth Name:William Remington Lyman

Birth Place:Burlington, Vermont, United States

Profession Actor, Sound department

Fast Facts

  • Best known for narrating PBS series "Frontline․"
  • Received the 2013 Elliot Norton Award for Sustained Excellence for his contributions to the Boston area
  • Graduated from Boston University's School of Fine Arts
  • Started working in theatre, acting in numerous Boston and Broadway productions
  • Quote: "You can't abuse [your role]․ People get very upset if they hear that voice they trust doing something else․"
  • Recognized for his portrayal of folk hero William Tell in 1980s TV series "Crossbow․"
  • Performs the voiceover work for "The Most Interesting Man in the World" on commercials for Dos Equis beer

Awards

  • 2023Peabody Award-News: winner