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Hugh Hamilton Wilson Jr. was an American film director, writer and television showrunner. He is best known as the creator of the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and Frank's Place, and as the director of the film comedies Police Academy and The First Wives Club.
Birth Name
Hugh Hamilton Wilson Jr.
Born
Saturday, 21 August 1943
Died
Sunday, 14 January 2018
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Unsung Hollywood | Self | 2014 |
| Mickey | Munson | 2004 |
| Dora the Explorer | Gorilla | 2000 |
| One More Kiss | Frank's false teeth | 1999 |
| Blast from the Past | Levy | 1999 |
| The First Wives Club | Commercial Director | 1996 |
| Guarding Tess | President / The President (voice) | 1994 |
| Frank's Place | D. Wayne Thomas | 1987 |
| Burglar | Customer at Mayday | 1987 |
| Rustlers' Rhapsody | Complaining John | 1985 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Unsung Hollywood | Self | 2014 |
| Mickey | Munson | 2004 |
| Dora the Explorer | Gorilla | 2000 |
| One More Kiss | Frank's false teeth | 1999 |
| Blast from the Past | Levy | 1999 |
| The First Wives Club | Commercial Director | 1996 |
| Guarding Tess | President / The President (voice) | 1994 |
| Frank's Place | D. Wayne Thomas | 1987 |
| Burglar | Customer at Mayday | 1987 |
| Rustlers' Rhapsody | Complaining John | 1985 |
| Police Academy | Angry Driver | 1984 |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | Policeman #1 | 1978 |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Himself - Producer | 1961 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Mickey | 2004 |
| Dudley Do-Right | 1999 |
| Blast from the Past | 1999 |
| The First Wives Club | 1996 |
| Guarding Tess | 1994 |
| The Famous Teddy Z | 1989 |
| Frank's Place | 1987 |
| Burglar | 1987 |
| Easy Street | 1986 |
| Rustlers' Rhapsody | 1985 |
| Police Academy | 1984 |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | 1978 |
| The Tony Randall Show | 1976 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Dudley Do-Right | 1999 |
| Southie | 1999 |
| Blast from the Past | 1999 |
| Midnight in Cuba | 1998 |
| The Famous Teddy Z | 1989 |
| Frank's Place | 1987 |
| Easy Street | 1986 |
| WKRP in Cincinnati | 1978 |
| The Tony Randall Show | 1976 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1990 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series | Won |
| 1982 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1981 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
