Biographie
Award-winning film producer and philanthropist and member of The Producers Guild Of America, Lyle Howry has over thirty five years in the entertainment business. Born in Hollywood, California , Lyle was bounced around from foster homes as a young boy, giving him the independence and innate desire to excel in the face of life's persistent challenges. Lyle also faced the task of being a single father to his two sons, who are now adults and doing well, lyle himself states that, it was the hardest job, he had ever done in his life, do to the fact he did not have a father for guidance growing up .
With a desire to create, Lyle began his career as a producer in 1985, co-producing the two time Emmy winning and nominated CBS's "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series. A few years later he executive produced "Reggie's Prayer" football legend Reggie White's inspirational acting debut. Lyle then partnered up with former Paramount studio head, Frank Yablans to release Jon Voight family drama "A Dog of Flanders" which won a Bronze Gryphon Award and was nominated for a Joseph Plateau Award.
In 1999, with the launch of his business Skinfly Entertainment, Lyle focused his artistic endeavors on finance, studio negotiations, international production and distribution. Released in 2015, Skinfly's global hit, MMA action film "Street" launched Skinfly Entertainment into international fame and recognition, the film was distributed by Netflix worldwide in 241 countries. In 2017, the film was selected by The Hollywood Film Festival's 2017 Jury Class as an honoree for "Best Breakout Indie Film" and for Lyle's exceptional work in inde- pendent marketing and distribution. Following this, Lyle's Skinfly Entertainment released the thriller "You Can't Have It" starring Armand Assante, Joanna Krupa and NFL star Rob Gronkow- ski. Along with these titles, Lyle has numerous films and television shows that have appeared on Netflix, Amazon, Tubi, Robert Rodriguez's media company, El Rey and several other platforms worldwide as well as theatrical releases and VYRE Network, where Lyle serves as a top level Executive for the streaming company..
Presently in 2021, Lyle's Skinfly Entertainment has taken on prison reform and is currently in production on a docuseries "A Prisoner's Path" that follows inmates journey through recovery and to freedom. Lyle is also is currently producing a big budget action/drama film, "Damaged" that deals with topics on PTSD and human trafficking, to be released worldwide in 2023. With decades of success in the entertainment business as an executive producer and producer, Lyle is an innovative and dedicated leader focused on finance, studio negotiations, domestic and international film production and distribution. He is an expert in his field when it comes to skill- ful traversing the making of a movie or television series, from conception to silver screen.
Lyle's philanthropic work includes giving a portion of proceeds from his films to several charities, he also generously supports PETA, Tunnel to Towers, Kids Special Olympics, Inmates Children and other animal charities.
