Hugh Wilson

Hugh Wilson

1943-08-21 – 2018-01-14 (age 74) Miami, Florida, USA
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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

Police Academy
Police Academy

1984

as Angry Driver (uncredited)

Blast from the Past
Guarding Tess
Guarding Tess

1994

as The President (voice)

Burglar
Burglar

1987

as Customer at Mayday

Mickey
Mickey

2004

as Munson

One More Kiss
One More Kiss

1999

as Frank's false teeth