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Hugh Wilson(1943-2018)

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
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Hugh Wilson
Hugh Wilson was born on 24 August 1943 in Miami, Florida, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for Blast from the Past (1999), Frank's Place (1987) and WKRP in Cincinnati (1978). He was married to Charters Smith. He died on 14 January 2018 in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
BornAugust 24, 1943
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(74)
BornAugust 24, 1943
DiedJanuary 14, 2018(74)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 5 wins & 8 nominations total

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Known for

Alicia Silverstone and Brendan Fraser in Blast from the Past (1999)
Blast from the Past
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1999
Frank's Place (1987)
Frank's Place
8.5
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Frank Bonner, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders, and Gary Sandy in WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
WKRP in Cincinnati
8.0
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Police Academy (1984)
Police Academy
6.7
  • Writer
  • 1984

Credits

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Writer

  • Keepers of the Flame
    Video
    • writer
    • 2012
  • The Contender
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 2000
  • Brendan Fraser in Dudley Do-Right (1999)
    Dudley Do-Right
    4.0
    • written by
    • 1999
  • Alicia Silverstone and Brendan Fraser in Blast from the Past (1999)
    Blast from the Past
    6.7
    • screenplay
    • 1999
  • Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, and Gary Busey in Rough Riders (1997)
    Rough Riders
    7.3
    TV Mini Series
    • written by
    • 1997
  • Lauren Holly, Kelsey Grammer, and Rob Schneider in Down Periscope (1996)
    Down Periscope
    6.2
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1996
  • Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine in Guarding Tess (1994)
    Guarding Tess
    6.2
    • written by
    • 1994
  • Tawny Kitaen, Frank Bonner, Gordon Jump, Marla Rubinoff, Richard Sanders, French Stewart, and Mykelti Williamson in The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
    The New WKRP in Cincinnati
    5.6
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 1991–1993
  • The Famous Teddy Z (1989)
    The Famous Teddy Z
    7.1
    TV Series
    • created by
    • written by (creator)
    • 1989–1990
  • Frank's Place (1987)
    Frank's Place
    8.5
    TV Series
    • created by
    • story
    • teleplay (creator) ...
    • 1987–1988
  • James Cromwell, Loni Anderson, Jack Elam, Dana Ivey, and Lee Weaver in Easy Street (1986)
    Easy Street
    6.9
    TV Series
    • created by
    • creative consultant
    • written by (creator)
    • 1986–1987
  • Whoopi Goldberg in Burglar (1987)
    Burglar
    5.1
    • screenplay
    • 1987
  • Tom Berenger in Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985)
    Rustlers' Rhapsody
    6.4
    • written by
    • 1985
  • Police Academy (1984)
    Police Academy
    6.7
    • screenplay
    • 1984
  • Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson in Stroker Ace (1983)
    Stroker Ace
    4.9
    • screenplay
    • 1983

Producer

  • The Contender
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2000
  • Brendan Fraser in Dudley Do-Right (1999)
    Dudley Do-Right
    4.0
    • executive producer
    • 1999
  • Alicia Silverstone and Brendan Fraser in Blast from the Past (1999)
    Blast from the Past
    6.7
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Midnight in Cuba
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Rose McGowan and Donnie Wahlberg in Southie (1998)
    Southie
    5.4
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Sunday in Paris
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1991
  • The Famous Teddy Z (1989)
    The Famous Teddy Z
    7.1
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1989
  • Frank's Place (1987)
    Frank's Place
    8.5
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1987–1988
  • James Cromwell, Loni Anderson, Jack Elam, Dana Ivey, and Lee Weaver in Easy Street (1986)
    Easy Street
    6.9
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1986
  • Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Frank Bonner, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders, and Gary Sandy in WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
    WKRP in Cincinnati
    8.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • 1978–1982
  • The Tony Randall Show (1976)
    The Tony Randall Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1977–1978
  • The Bagel Report
    • producer
    • 1972

Director

  • Mickey (2004)
    Mickey
    6.5
    • Director
    • 2004
  • The Contender
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Brendan Fraser in Dudley Do-Right (1999)
    Dudley Do-Right
    4.0
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Alicia Silverstone and Brendan Fraser in Blast from the Past (1999)
    Blast from the Past
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Midler in The First Wives Club (1996)
    The First Wives Club
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Nicolas Cage and Shirley MacLaine in Guarding Tess (1994)
    Guarding Tess
    6.2
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Sunday in Paris
    8.2
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1991
  • The Famous Teddy Z (1989)
    The Famous Teddy Z
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Frank's Place (1987)
    Frank's Place
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1987–1988
  • Whoopi Goldberg in Burglar (1987)
    Burglar
    5.1
    • Director
    • 1987
  • James Cromwell, Loni Anderson, Jack Elam, Dana Ivey, and Lee Weaver in Easy Street (1986)
    Easy Street
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1986–1987
  • Tom Berenger in Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985)
    Rustlers' Rhapsody
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1985
  • Police Academy (1984)
    Police Academy
    6.7
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Loni Anderson, Tim Reid, Frank Bonner, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump, Richard Sanders, and Gary Sandy in WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
    WKRP in Cincinnati
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1979–1980
  • The Tony Randall Show (1976)
    The Tony Randall Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1976–1977

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Raoul Plager
  • Born
    • August 24, 1943
    • Miami, Florida, USA
  • Died
    • January 14, 2018
    • Charlottesville, Virginia, USA(lung cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Charters Smith1978 - January 14, 2018 (his death, 5 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He usually gave himself a cameo in the films he directed.
  • Nickname
    • Raoul Plager

FAQ

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  • When did Hugh Wilson die?
    January 14, 2018
  • How did Hugh Wilson die?
    Lung cancer
  • How old was Hugh Wilson when he died?
    74 years old
  • Where did Hugh Wilson die?
    Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
  • When was Hugh Wilson born?
    August 24, 1943

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