In a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, actor Noah Wyle shared a hilarious story about his 2-year-old son giving him a brand new haircut. Wyle, known for his roles in hit shows like ER and The Librarian, explained that after returning from shooting The Librarian 2 in Africa, he felt a change was necessary and decided to let his young son take charge of his hair.
Wyle described how they went down to the barn on their country property, armed with horse clippers. Assuring his son that going short enough couldn’t possibly result in a mistake, Wyle’s little one went to work, shaving off all of his father’s hair. The actor laughed as he recounted the experience, mentioning that his son had a blast doing it.
This wasn’t the first time Wyle had let someone shave his head. He shared that he had shaved Ray Romano‘s head before and surprised a man in a beauty school by doing the same. According to Wyle, it’s a fun experience, and he even invited Ellen Degeneres to cut his hair again when it grows out.
During the conversation, Wyle and Degeneres also discussed their close proximity as neighbors in a small town. Wyle mentioned that they live near each other and shared some amusing anecdotes about encounters with other celebrities in their area, including Jessica Alba.
Aside from the hair-cutting revelation, Wyle and Degeneres touched on the actor’s love for eBay and his recent purchase of Richard Burton’s costumes from the Camelot show. Wyle admitted to being an eBay addict and discussed the convenience of finding items online but also expressed a fondness for the thrill of treasure hunting in thrift shops and flea markets.
The interview took an unexpected turn when Wyle revealed that he would be auctioning off a car that was given to him by George Clooney. The proceeds from the auction would go to the Red Cross to support hurricane victims. He described the car, a 1960 Oldsmobile convertible Dynamic 88, as beautiful and promised that whoever bought it would be very happy.
Wyle also discussed his time shooting The Librarian 2 in Kenya near Mount Kilimanjaro. He talked about his experiences in a real Maasai village and how the locals still lived a traditional way of life. Wyle humorously mentioned losing a lot of money in the village due to bartering with the Maasai.
Overall, Noah Wyle‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show proved to be full of laughs and entertaining stories. The actor’s willingness to let his son experiment with haircuts and his commitment to helping others through his charity auction demonstrated his fun-loving and philanthropic nature.
Originally aired on October 4, 2005
