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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
The Beach Boys - California Surfin
as Self (archive footage)
2004
1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys
as Self
2009
Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
as Self
2003
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
as Self (archive footage)
2023
The Girls on the Beach
as Self
1965
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
as Self
2000
The Beach Boys: An American Band
as Self
1985
The Wrecking Crew
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008
Cease to Exist
as Self (archive footage)
2007
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
as Self
1969
The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
as Self (archive footage)
2007
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
as Self (archive footage)
2010
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
as Self (archive footage)
2014
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
as Self
1987
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
as Self
1996
The Jack Benny Hour
as Self (uncredited)
1965
The Beach Boys
as Self (archive footage)
2024
The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
as Self
1981
Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys
as Self
1980
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
as Self
1995
TV Appearances
The Colbert Report
as Self - Guest
2005
Full House
as Carl Wilson
1987
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
T. J. Hooker
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1982
Legends
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2006
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
Champs-Elysées
as Self - The Beach Boys
1982
Home Improvement
as Carl Wilson
1991