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Biography
Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their lead guitarist, as the younger brother of bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson, and as the group's de facto leader in the early 1970s. He was also the band's musical director on stage from 1965 until his death.
Filmography14 titles
The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
1980as Self
1980as Self
Full House
1987as Carl Wilson
1987as Carl Wilson
Home Improvement
1991as Carl Wilson
1991as Carl Wilson
The Wrecking Crew!
2008as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Colbert Report
2005as Self - Guest
2005as Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
1968as Self - Guest
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
1948as Self
The Beach Boys
2024as Self (archive footage)
2024as Self (archive footage)
T. J. Hooker
1982as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1982as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Beach Boys: An American Band
1985as Self
1985as Self
The Monkey's Uncle
1965as Self - The Beach Boys
1965as Self - The Beach Boys
Mighty Good: The Beatles
1977as Self
1977as Self
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
2014as Self (archive footage)
2014as Self (archive footage)
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
2010as Self (archive footage)
2010as Self (archive footage)