The untold truth of Whoopi Goldberg last husband Lyle Trachtenberg.

Lyle Trachtenberg was the last husband of Whoopi Goldberg before she decided to never marry again. A former actor and IATSE union organizer not much is known about Trachtenberg save his association with Goldberg. While Trachtenberg has had considerable roles as an actor, he is still best recognized as one of the pioneers of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, which serves as the labor union for hundreds of thousands of technicians, craftspersons, artisans, and creative personnel who are working in different areas of the entertainment industry, including theatre, films, TV projects, and trade shows. But despite his involvement in the union, Trachtenberg remains an unknown figure at large. So, for this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Lyle Trachtenberg. 

Early Life:

Lyle Trachtenberg was born on the 1st of January, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Born and raised in LA, Trachtenberg was interested in acting from a very young age and wanted to pursue his career in the same field. Following his high school graduation, Trachtenberg enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles in 1976, before earning his degree in 1980. 

Professional Career:

Following his graduation from the University of California, Los Angeles, Trachtenberg joined the  International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Over time, Trachtenberg gained traction and steadily rose to become one of the top organizers of the association. While he gained fame during his early years, not all of it is good. 

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees:

According to a Variety article published in July 1995, Trachtenberg had a dispute with the indie filmmaker, Allison Anders, and her producers after they re-hired several of their non-union crew members for the 1996 movie “Grace of My Heart.” The USD 5 Million project was supported by producers Ruth Charny and Dan Hassid. As it happened, Trachtenberg once came to the set during lunch and was denied entry. After the refusal, Trachtenberg stood outside the set and started listing off the benefits of becoming a member of the IATSE. By the time lunchtime was over, IATSE had gained 25 new members and there was talk of a strike. Seeing no way out, Anders sat down with the Union, and a settlement was made after which the filming resumed. 

While the case was covered by major outlets, it was not the only time Trachtenburg was quoted for his notoriety. In January of 1996, producer Lawrence Bender recounted his experience of dealing with Trachtenberg. During the shooting of the movie White Man’s Burden (1995), Bender found himself in a pickle after the union stopped production of the movie. After listing some of the problems with working with the union in the L.A. Times, Trachtenburg advised Bender to waive his personal fees to keep the budget under $3 Million budget in which union stipulation would be disregarded. And while the solution was not out of the ballpark, Bender claimed that it was simply an attempt to circumvent it. 

Movies:

Despite his early aspirations as an actor, Trachtenberg could never find his stride in the profession. Trachtenberg’s only acting credit came in 1998 when he appeared in the movie Beach Guy. Other than that, Trachtenberg has been given special thanks for movies like Girl Fever (2002), Keeping Up with the Steins (2006), and Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015).

Personal Life:

While Trachtenberg was a well-known figure within Hollywood since his early years, not much was known about his personal life. He started getting noticed after his marriage to Whoopi Goldberg in 1994 but the pair called things off after a year in 1995. Following the split, Trachtenberg tied the knot with Canadian-born Adrianna Belan, and the pair have two daughters, Gabriella and Natasha.

Whoopi Goldberg:

Whoopi Goldberg is an American actress, comedian, and television host. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Color Purple” (1985), “Ghost” (1990), and “Sister Act” (1992) and has won numerous awards for her acting, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award.

Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in New York City on November 13, 1955. She is Scorpio born and said to possess traits of being passionate, ambitious, full of imagination, assertive, loyal, and honest if zodiac readings are to be believed.

She began her career as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity for her unique style and wit. In 1985, she starred in the film “The Color Purple,” which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She went on to star in a number of successful films, including “Ghost,” “Sister Act,” and “Girl, Interrupted,” for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In addition to her film work, Whoopi Goldberg has also had a successful career on television, hosting her own talk show, “The Whoopi Goldberg Show,” and serving as a co-host on the daytime talk show “The View.” She has also authored several books, including children’s books and memoirs.

Lyle Trachtenberg Wiki/bio Facts:

Full Name	Lyle Trachtenberg
Birthdate	January 1, 1956
Age	67 years old
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Zodiac	Capricorn
Parents	N/A
Sexuality	Straight
Gender	Male
Marital Status	Married
Ex-Wife	Whoopi Goldberg (m. 1994-1995)
Wife	Adrianna Belan
Children	Gabriella Trachtenberg, Natasha Trachtenberg
Relationship Status	Committed
Education	University of California
Profession	Actor
Net worth	N/A
Height	N/A
Wight	N/A
Social Media	Inactive