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Lester Wilson was an African-American dancer, choreographer, and actor. Wilson attended the Juilliard School. Bob Fosse cast him in a 1963 revival of Pal Joey at the New York City Center. Wilson toured London with Sammy Davis, Jr. in Golden Boy.
Born
Monday, 13 April 1942
Died
Sunday, 14 February 1993
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Scrooged | Choreographer | 1988 |
| The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Lester Wilson Dancers | 1988 |
| The Jim Nabors Show | Self | 1978 |
| Van Dyke and Company | Self / Pallbearer | 1976 |
| Good Times | Mr. Gage | 1974 |
| Der Kommissar | Musical Act | 1969 |
| A Man Called Adam | Minor Role | 1966 |
| The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show | Self | 1966 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Scrooged | Choreographer | 1988 |
| The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour | Lester Wilson Dancers | 1988 |
| The Jim Nabors Show | Self | 1978 |
| Van Dyke and Company | Self / Pallbearer | 1976 |
| Good Times | Mr. Gage | 1974 |
| Der Kommissar | Musical Act | 1969 |
| A Man Called Adam | Minor Role | 1966 |
| The Sammy Davis, Jr. Show | Self | 1966 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1992 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
| 1980 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
| 1976 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Choreography | Nominated |
