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Carl Wilson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1946-12-21

Day of Death

1998-02-06

Place of Birth

Hawthorne, California, USA

Carl Wilson

Biography

Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their lead guitarist, as the younger brother of bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson, and as the group's de facto leader in the early 1970s. He was also the band's musical director on stage from 1965 until his death.

Filmography (36)

⭐ 6.5 Role: Self (archive footage)

The Beach Boys

2024
⭐ 8.1 Role: Self (archive footage)

A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

2023
⭐ 0 Role: Self

The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

2016
⭐ 2.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger

2014
⭐ 9.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

2014
⭐ 0 Role: Himself

Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth

2012
⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

2010
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⭐ 5.0 Role: Self

1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys

2009
⭐ 7.3 Role: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Wrecking Crew

2008
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

2008
⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Cease to Exist

2007
⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

2007
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⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

2005
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⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

The Beach Boys - California Surfin

2004
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self (uncredited)

The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert

2003