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Hugh Wilson

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Aug 21, 1943 (83 years old)

Place of Birth

Miami, Florida, USA

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. The character of Bailey Quarters on WKRP was based on Wilson's wife. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hugh Wilson (director), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Acting
2004MickeyMunson
1999Blast from the PastLevy
1999One More KissFrank's false teeth
1994Guarding TessThe President (voice)
1987BurglarCustomer at Mayday
1984Police AcademyAngry Driver (uncredited)
1978WKRP in CincinnatiPoliceman #1
Production
1999Blast from the PastProducer
1999Dudley Do-RightExecutive Producer
1998SouthieProducer
1987Frank's PlaceExecutive Producer
1978WKRP in CincinnatiExecutive Producer
1976The Tony Randall ShowProducer
1972The Bagel ReportProducer
Directing
2004MickeyDirector
1999Blast from the PastDirector
1999Dudley Do-RightDirector
1996The First Wives ClubDirector
1994Guarding TessDirector
1991Sunday in ParisDirector
1991Sunday in ParisDirector
1989The Famous Teddy ZDirector
1987BurglarDirector
1987Frank's PlaceDirector
1985Rustlers' RhapsodyDirector
1984Police AcademyDirector
1978WKRP in CincinnatiDirector
1977The Chopped Liver BrothersDirector
1976The Tony Randall ShowDirector
1972The Bagel ReportDirector
Writing
1999Blast from the PastScreenplay
1999Dudley Do-RightWriter
1997Rough RidersWriter
1996Down PeriscopeScreenplay
1996Down PeriscopeStory
1994Guarding TessScreenplay
1989The Famous Teddy ZWriter
1987BurglarWriter
1987Frank's PlaceWriter
1985Rustlers' RhapsodyWriter
1984Police AcademyScreenplay
1983Stroker AceScreenplay
1978WKRP in CincinnatiWriter
1977The Chopped Liver BrothersWriter
1972The Bagel ReportWriter
1972The Bob Newhart ShowWriter
Crew
1989The Famous Teddy ZCreator