Hugh Wilson
Writing

Hugh Wilson

Born 21 August 1943 · Miami, Florida, USA · Died 14 January 2018

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.

Known for

Police Academy
Blast from the Past
The First Wives Club
Down Periscope
Guarding Tess
Dudley Do-Right
Burglar
WKRP in Cincinnati
Stroker Ace
The Bob Newhart Show
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Rough Riders
Mickey
Blast from the Past
One More Kiss
Dudley Do-Right
Southie
The First Wives Club
Down Periscope
Guarding Tess
Sunday in Paris
Burglar
Rustlers' Rhapsody
Police Academy
Stroker Ace
The Chopped Liver Brothers
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