Hugh Wilson
15 movies · 9 TV shows
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- Aug 21, 1943
- Died
- Jan 14, 2018 (age 74)
- Place of birth
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Also known as
- Hugh Hamilton Wilson Jr. · Raoul Plager · Hughie Wilson
Biography
Hugh Wilson (August 21, 1943 - January 14, 2018) was an American director, writer and actor. He was best known as the creator and executive producer of the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and Frank's Place.
Hugh was a distinguished alumnus from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He was a guest professor of Media Studies at the University of Virginia.
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The character of Bailey Quarters on WKRP was based on Wilson's wife.
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Profiles IMDb
Known for
Hugh Wilson: movies and TV shows
Acting (7)
- 2004 Mickey
as Munson
- 1999 One More Kiss
as Frank's false teeth
- 1999 Blast from the Past
as Levy
- 1994 Guarding Tess
as The President (voice)
- 1987 Burglar
as Customer at Mayday
- 1984 Police Academy
as Angry Driver (uncredited)
- 1978
Behind the camera (23)
- 2004 Mickey
Director
- 1999 Dudley Do-Right
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
- 1999 Blast from the Past
Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 1998 Southie
Producer
- 1997
- 1996 The First Wives Club
Director
- 1996 Down Periscope
Screenplay, Story
- 1994 Guarding Tess
Screenplay, Director
- 1991
- 1991 Sunday in Paris
Director
- 1991
- 1989
- 1987
- 1987 Burglar
Director, Writer
- 1986
- 1985 Rustlers' Rhapsody
Director, Writer
- 1984 Police Academy
Screenplay, Director
- 1983 Stroker Ace
Screenplay
- 1978
- 1977 The Chopped Liver Brothers
Director, Writer
- 1976
- 1972
- 1972 The Bagel Report
Writer, Director, Producer