Hugh Wilson
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- August 21, 1943, Miami, Florida, USA
- Died
- January 14, 2018
- Movies
- 20
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2004 | Mickey | Munson |
| 1999 | One More Kiss | Frank's false teeth |
| 1999 | Blast from the Past | Levy |
| 1994 | Guarding Tess | The President (voice) |
| 1987 | Burglar | Customer at Mayday |
| 1984 | Police Academy | Angry Driver (uncredited) |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2004 | Mickey | Director |
| 1999 | Dudley Do-Right | Director, Writer |
| 1999 | Blast from the Past | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1998 | Southie | Producer |
| 1996 | The First Wives Club | Director |
| 1996 | Down Periscope | Screenplay |
| 1994 | Guarding Tess | Director, Screenplay |
| 1991 | Sunday in Paris | Director |
| 1987 | Burglar | Director, Writer |
| 1985 | Rustlers' Rhapsody | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Police Academy | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Stroker Ace | Screenplay |
| 1977 | The Chopped Liver Brothers | Director, Writer |
| 1972 | The Bagel Report | Director, Writer, Producer |
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