Hugh Wilson
Writing · Director · Screenplay · Producer
Born Aug 21, 1943 · Miami, Florida, USA
Active 1972–2018 · Awards: Primetime Emmy Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
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.
Filmography
Mickey (2004) — Munson · DirectorBlast from the Past (1999) — Levy · Director · Producer · ScreenplayDudley Do-Right (1999) — Director · Executive Producer · WriterOne More Kiss (1999) — Frank's false teethSouthie (1998) — ProducerRough Riders (1997) — Writer · CreatorThe First Wives Club (1996) — DirectorDown Periscope (1996) — Screenplay · StoryGuarding Tess (1994) — The President (voice) · Screenplay · DirectorThe New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) — CreatorSunday in Paris (1991) — DirectorSunday in Paris (1991) — DirectorThe Famous Teddy Z (1989) — Writer · Director · CreatorBurglar (1987) — Customer at Mayday · Director · WriterFrank's Place (1987) — Director · Writer · Executive Producer · CreatorEasy Street (1986) — CreatorRustlers' Rhapsody (1985) — Director · WriterPolice Academy (1984) — Angry Driver (uncredited) · Screenplay · DirectorStroker Ace (1983) — ScreenplayWKRP in Cincinnati (1978) — Policeman #1 · Writer · Director · Executive Producer · CreatorThe Chopped Liver Brothers (1977) — Director · WriterThe Tony Randall Show (1976) — Director · ProducerThe Bob Newhart Show (1972) — WriterThe Bagel Report (1972) — Writer · Director · Producer