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Theodore Wilson

Theodore Wilson

Not to be confused with jazz musician Teddy Wilson, African-American actor Theodore Wilson was busy in all aspects of acting. While he toted up significant stage and movie credits (The River Niger and Carny were among the stage performances, while his movies included A Fine Mess [1986] for Blake Edwards and Life Stinks [1991] for Mel Brooks), Wilson rose to prominence as a result of his television efforts. His earliest recurring TV role was as High Strung on Roll Out! (1973), a World War II sitcom about an all-black Army supply outfit. The following year, Wilson played mail carrier Earl Chambers on another black-oriented comedy weekly, That's My Mama, which lasted two seasons. Wilson then headed the cast of Sanford Arms (1977), NBC's feeble attempt to keep Sanford and Son going without its stars, Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson; the actor played Phil Wheeler, who tried to convert the Sanford junkyard into an office and the adjacent property into a hotel. Having failed to replace Redd Foxx, Wilson subsequently found himself working for the ex-Fred Sanford; he succeeded Nathaniel Taylor in the role of Jim-Jam on the short-lived The Redd Foxx Show (1986). Theodore Wilson's final regular sitcom stint was on the syndicated You Can't Take It With You (1987), a comedy series based on the play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart; Wilson essayed the role of Mr. Pinner, an amalgam of two of the original play's characters, Mr. DePinna and Donald the handyman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Theodore Wilson Trivia

When was Theodore Wilson born?
Theodore Wilson was born on December 10, 1943

Who did Theodore Wilson play in Life Stinks?
Theodore Wilson was Fumes in Life Stinks

Who did Theodore Wilson portray in Good Times: Season 06?
Theodore Wilson was Sweet Daddy in Good Times: Season 06

Who did Theodore Wilson play in The River Niger?
Theodore Wilson was Chips in The River Niger

Who did Theodore Wilson play in The Hunter?
Theodore Wilson was Winston Blue in The Hunter

Who did Theodore Wilson play in Blood In Blood Out?
Theodore Wilson was Wallace in Blood In Blood Out

Who did Theodore Wilson portray in The Greatest?
Theodore Wilson was Gardener in The Greatest

Who did Theodore Wilson play in Weekend Pass?
Theodore Wilson was Nat in Weekend Pass

Who did Theodore Wilson portray in Maid to Order?
Theodore Wilson was Woodrow in Maid to Order

Who did Theodore Wilson play in Kiss Shot?
Theodore Wilson was Billy Tatum in Kiss Shot

What role did Theodore Wilson portray in A Fine Mess?
Theodore Wilson played Covington in A Fine Mess

What role did Theodore Wilson portray in Cotton Comes to Harlem?
Theodore Wilson played Barry in Cotton Comes to Harlem

Who did Theodore Wilson play in Cleopatra Jones?
Theodore Wilson was Doodlebug's Hood in Cleopatra Jones

What role did Theodore Wilson play in Big Trouble?
Theodore Wilson played Porter in Big Trouble


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Big Trouble

The Hunter

Kiss Shot


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