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Dennis Wilson

Acting Born Dec 4, 1944 Died Dec 28, 1983 Hawthorne, California, USA 40 credits
40
Total Credits
1948–2026
79 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Dennis Wilson works in acting. Born December 4, 1944 in Hawthorne, California, USA. Died December 28, 1983. Archytele tracks 40 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Legends

as Self / The Mechanic (archive footage) (uncredited)
Film

A Chinese Ghost Story III

as Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage)

Champs-Elysées

as Self - The Beach Boys
Film

The Hidden Fortress

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Film

Two-Lane Blacktop

as The Mechanic
Film

The Stepford Wives

as Self - Guest
Film

The Monkey's Uncle

as Self - The Beach Boys

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Frequent co-stars

Ranjan Raj 2 shared titles
Dean McDermott 1 shared title
Paula Brancati 1 shared title
Jo Vannicola 1 shared title
Christopher Jacot 1 shared title
Erin Karpluk 1 shared title
Jefferson Brown 1 shared title
Jim Watson 1 shared title
Leslie Hope 1 shared title
Baraka Rahmani 1 shared title

Career timeline

Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson
The Beach BoysMount Vernon and Fairway · Music
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
Helter Skelter: An American Myth
The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet SoundsBrian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys
Beach Boys: Surfin' Success
Cease to ExistThe Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
Legends
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
The Beach Boys - California Surfin
Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
Classic Albums
The Beach Boys: An American Band
Champs-ElyséesT. J. Hooker
The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
The Beach Boys: Live At KnebworthThe Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
The Beach Boys: It's OKThe Beach Boys: It's OKThe Beach Boys: It's OK · Music
Two-Lane Blacktop
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
The Dick Cavett Show
4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet
The Monkey's UncleThe Girls on the BeachThe Jack Benny Hour
The T.A.M.I. Show
One Man's Challenge
The Ed Sullivan Show

Full Filmography

40 titles
  • Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson (2026) as Self
  • The Beach Boys (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Mount Vernon and Fairway (2024) Music
  • A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Helter Skelter: An American Myth (2020) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971 (2016) as Self
  • Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982 (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth (2012) as Himself
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  • Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds (2010) as Self (archive footage)
  • Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969 (2010) as Self (archive footage)
  • 1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys (2009) as Self
  • Beach Boys: Surfin' Success (2008) as Self
  • Cease to Exist (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys (2007) as Self (archive footage)
  • Legends (2006) as Self / The Mechanic (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice (2005) as Self
  • The Beach Boys - California Surfin (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert (2003) as Self (uncredited)
  • The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony (2000) as Self
  • Classic Albums (1997) as Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage)
  • The Beach Boys: An American Band (1985) as Self
  • Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Beach Boys
  • T. J. Hooker (1982) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special (1981) as Self
  • The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth (1980) as Self
  • The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert (1980) as Self
  • The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) as Self - Beach Boys member
  • The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) as Self (The Beach Boys)
  • The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976) Music
  • Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) as The Mechanic
  • The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969 (1969) as Self
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966) as Self
  • The Monkey's Uncle (1965) as Self - The Beach Boys
  • The Girls on the Beach (1965) as Self
  • The Jack Benny Hour (1965) as Self (uncredited)
  • The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self - The Beach Boys
  • One Man's Challenge (1962) as Self
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dennis Wilson best known for?

Dennis Wilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Legends (2006), A Chinese Ghost Story III (1991), Champs-Elysées (1982), The Hidden Fortress (1958).

When and where was Dennis Wilson born?

Dennis Wilson was born on December 4, 1944 in Hawthorne, California, USA. They passed away on December 28, 1983.

How many credits does Dennis Wilson have?

Dennis Wilson has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2026.

What is Dennis Wilson's background in cinema and television?

Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys.

Dennis Wilson by the numbers

40credits
32films
8TV series
1948–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (40) Born on December 4 In memoriam 1983

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