Hugh Wilson
Writing
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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Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Hugh Wilson
Burglar
1987
Stroker Ace
1983
Filmography
Acting (6)
2004
Mickeyas Munson
5.8
1999
One More Kissas Frank's false teeth
5.5
1999
Blast from the Pastas Levy
6.8
1994
Guarding Tessas The President (voice)
6.0
1987
Burglaras Customer at Mayday
5.2
1984
Police Academyas Angry Driver (uncredited)
6.7
Production & Directing (26)
2004
MickeyDirector
5.8
1999
Dudley Do-RightDirector
4.2
1999
Dudley Do-RightExecutive Producer
4.2
1999
Dudley Do-RightWriter
4.2
1999
Blast from the PastDirector
6.8
1999
Blast from the PastProducer
6.8
1999
Blast from the PastScreenplay
6.8
1998
SouthieProducer
5.0
1996
The First Wives ClubDirector
6.7
1996
Down PeriscopeScreenplay
6.4
1996
Down PeriscopeStory
6.4
1994
Guarding TessScreenplay
6.0
1994
Guarding TessDirector
6.0
1991
Sunday in ParisDirector
6.0
1987
BurglarDirector
5.2
1987
BurglarWriter
5.2
1985
Rustlers' RhapsodyDirector
5.5
1985
Rustlers' RhapsodyWriter
5.5
1984
Police AcademyScreenplay
6.7
1984
Police AcademyDirector
6.7
1983
Stroker AceScreenplay
4.8
1977
The Chopped Liver BrothersDirector
1977
1972
The Bagel ReportWriter
1972
The Bagel ReportDirector
1972
The Bagel ReportProducer