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David Lyle was born on 1950, is an Australian television producer. Discover David Lyle's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

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1950

David Lyle (1950-2017) was an Australian television executive known for his work producing reality and unscripted television.

Lyle was originally from Sydney, Australia.

During his early life, Lyle received degrees in geology and geophysics.

He worked as an exploration geologist and taught high school chemistry before entering the television industry.

1980

In the 1980s, Lyle also hosted The Golden Years of Television with his friend Virginia Bell, who later became a High Court Justice.

He later moved to London where he worked for Pearson plc.

1988

He began working as a television writer at Network 10 and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, before becoming an executive producer for Nine Network in 1988.

At Nine, he became head of development and acquisitions, and was part of a team of executives that largely ran the network.

He is known for launching local versions of series such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.

2000

He also co-founded the Format Recognition and Protection Association in 2000, which he also chaired.

Lyle was an advocate for the rights of television production workers.

He frequently commented on the importance of television formats to modern television, and the need to safeguard them from intellectual property theft.

He also cofounded the Format Recognition and Protection Association in 2000, which he also chaired.

Lyle had three children with his wife Janne Dennehy.

2001

Lyle moved to Los Angeles in 2001, after taking up a post as the head of FremantleMedia North America.

2004

He was in charge of Fremantle until 2004, during which time he was involved in the launch of American Idol.

2005

He ran the Fox Reality Channel from 2005 until 2010 when the channel was rebranded into Nat Geo Wild.

At Fox Reality, he spearheaded shows like My Bare Lady, and Seducing City.

2014

He subsequently served as head of National Geographic Channels until 2014 where he produced series such as Wicked Tuna and Life Below Zero.

Lyle was an advocate for the rights of television production workers.

He frequently commented on the importance of television formats to modern television, and the need to safeguard them from intellectual property theft.

2015

He was chairman of PACT US, a trade organization for production companies, which merged with the Non-Fiction Producers Association under his leadership in 2015.

He was chairman of PACT US, a trade organization for production companies, which merged with the Non-Fiction Producers Association under his leadership in 2015.

2017

He died due to cancer at his Los Angeles home on September 21, 2017.

2019

In 2019, the nonprofit David Lyle Foundation was established to provide employment and career advancement opportunities in the television industry.

It was backed by a consortium of organizations including C21Media, Essential Media Communications, and RealScreen.