Hugh Wilson
Personal Info
Known for
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1943-08-21
Day of Death
2018-01-14 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Miami, Florida, USA
Hugh 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.
The character of Bailey Quarters on WKRP was based on Wilson's wife.
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Known For
Acting
(2004)
Mickey
as Munson
(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)
Crew
(2004)
Mickey
Director
(1999)
Blast from the Past
Director, Producer, Screenplay
(1999)
Dudley Do-Right
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
(1998)
Southie
Producer
(1996)
The First Wives Club
Director
(1996)
Down Periscope
Screenplay, Story
(1994)
Guarding Tess
Screenplay, Director
(1991)
Sunday in Paris
Director
(1987)
Burglar
Director, Writer
(1985)
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Director, Writer
(1984)
Police Academy
Screenplay, Director
(1983)
Stroker Ace
Screenplay
(1977)
The Chopped Liver Brothers
Director, Writer
(1972)
The Bagel Report
Writer, Director, Producer