Brian Wilson
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
20 Jun 1942
Age
84 Years
Born In
Inglewood, California, USA
Total Projects
91
Years Active
76 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.9 ★
Overview
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 — June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits for the group. He originally functioned as the band's songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto...
Known For
Filmography
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The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
as Self
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Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
as Self (archive footage)
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A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
as Self
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The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
as Self (archive footage)
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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
as Self
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Streetlight Harmonies
Streetlight Harmonies
as Self
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My Music: A Classic Christmas
My Music: A Classic Christmas
as Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage)
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The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
as Self
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Brian Wilson at la Baloise Session
Brian Wilson at la Baloise Session
as Self
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The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971
The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971
as Self
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I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
as Self
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Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
as Self
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
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Love & Mercy
Love & Mercy
as Self (Archive Footage)
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Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
as Self (archive footage)
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The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
as Self
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The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
as Self
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…Sings Musicals
…Sings Musicals
as Self (archive footage)
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Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
as Himself
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Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
as Self - The Beach Boys
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Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
as Self (archive footage)
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Going Home
Going Home
as Self
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Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun
Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun
as Self
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The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew
as Self - The Beach Boys Co-Founder
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Beach Boys: Surfin' Success
Beach Boys: Surfin' Success
as Self
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Mellodrama
Mellodrama
as Self
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Cease to Exist
Cease to Exist
as Self (archive footage)
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Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson
Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson
as Self
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The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
as Self (archive footage)
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Legends
Legends
as Self (archive footage)
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The Devil and Daniel Johnston
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
as Self (Archival footage)
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Tales of the Rat Fink
Tales of the Rat Fink
as The Surfite (voice)
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Live 8
Live 8
as Self
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Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE
Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE
as Self
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The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
as Self
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Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
as Self
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The Beach Boys - California Surfin
The Beach Boys - California Surfin
as Self (archive footage)
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Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds – Live in London
Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds – Live in London
as Self
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Pet Stories
Pet Stories
as Self
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Duck Dodgers
Duck Dodgers
as Brian Wilson (voice)
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The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
as Self (uncredited)
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Brian Wilson: On Tour
Brian Wilson: On Tour
as Self
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Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
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Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
as Self
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Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
as Self
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Hack
Hack
as Raymond Henley
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Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
as Self
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Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
as Self - Performer
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An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson
An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson
as Self
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The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
as Self
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Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale
Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale
as Self
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Brian Wilson’s Imagination
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
as Self
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The Beach Boys and The Satan
The Beach Boys and The Satan
as Self
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Behind the Music
Behind the Music
as Self
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Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self - The Beach Boys
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The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
as Self
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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
as Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
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Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
as Self
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The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
as Self
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self
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Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
as Self - Guest
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Full House
Full House
as Brian Wilson
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Disorderlies
Disorderlies
as Himself
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The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
as Self
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The Return of Bruno
The Return of Bruno
as Brian Wilson
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The Beach Boys: An American Band
The Beach Boys: An American Band
as Self
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Live Aid
Live Aid
as Self
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Goldene Kamera
Goldene Kamera
as Self
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Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
as Self - The Beach Boys
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The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
as Self
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The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
as Self
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Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys
Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys
as Self
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The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth
The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth
as Self
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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
as Self
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The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self
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The Beach Boys: It's OK
The Beach Boys: It's OK
as Self (The Beach Boys)
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The Beach Boys: It's OK
The Beach Boys: It's OK
as Self - Beach Boys member
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Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest / Security Guard
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The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
as Self
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The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
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Omnibus
Omnibus
as Self
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Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
as Self
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Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
as Self
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The Jack Benny Hour
The Jack Benny Hour
as Self (uncredited)
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The Monkey's Uncle
The Monkey's Uncle
as Self - The Beach Boys
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How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
as Beach Boy
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The Girls on the Beach
The Girls on the Beach
as Self
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Beach Blanket Bingo
Beach Blanket Bingo
as Beach Boy
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The T.A.M.I. Show
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - The Beach Boys
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One Man's Challenge
One Man's Challenge
as Self
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The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self