John Wilder
Writing Born May 28, 1936 Tacoma, Washington, USA 46 credits
Biography
John Wilder works in writing. Born May 28, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Feast of All Saints · Writer
Lakota Moon · WriterLakota Moon · Executive Producer
XXX's & OOO's · Executive ProducerXXX's & OOO's · Writer
Return to Lonesome Dove · WriterReturn to Lonesome Dove · Executive Producer
Breaking Home Ties · Executive ProducerBreaking Home Ties · DirectorBreaking Home Ties · Writer
The Devlin Connection · Creator
Centennial · WriterCentennial · CreatorCentennial · Executive ProducerThe Bastard · Executive Producer
The Abduction of Saint Anne · Producer
The Streets of San Francisco · DirectorThe Streets of San Francisco · Producer
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law · Writer
The Partridge Family · Writer
Marcus Welby, M.D. · Writer
Branded · WriterBranded · Teleplay
Petticoat Junction
Five Guns to Tombstone
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Summer LoveImitation General
Perry MasonWagon TrainUntil They Sail
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreWest PointThe Unguarded MomentRock, Pretty BabyHold Back The Night
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Studio 57The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
The Adventures of Ozzie and HarrietSingin' in the RainRoom for One More
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsWhen I Grow Up
Night Unto Night
Tumbleweed Trail
Full Filmography
46 titles- Feast of All Saints (2001) Writer
- Lakota Moon (1999) Writer
- Lakota Moon (1999) Executive Producer
- XXX's & OOO's (1994) Executive Producer
- XXX's & OOO's (1994) Writer
- Return to Lonesome Dove (1993) Writer
- Return to Lonesome Dove (1993) Executive Producer
- Breaking Home Ties (1987) Executive Producer
- Breaking Home Ties (1987) Director
- Breaking Home Ties (1987) Writer
- The Devlin Connection (1982) Creator
- Centennial (1978) Writer
- Centennial (1978) Creator
- Centennial (1978) Executive Producer
- The Bastard (1978) Executive Producer
- The Abduction of Saint Anne (1975) Producer
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Director
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) Producer
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) Writer
- The Partridge Family (1970) Writer
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) Writer
- Branded (1965) Writer
- Branded (1965) Teleplay
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Arthur Gilroy
- Five Guns to Tombstone (1961) as Ted Wade
- The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960) as Joe
- Summer Love (1958) as Mike Howard
- Imitation General (1958) as Lt. Jeff Clayton
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dick Wilson
- Wagon Train (1957) as Stanley Blower
- Until They Sail (1957) as Tommy
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Ben Fraser
- West Point (1956) as Cadet Stanley Roger Jacoby
- The Unguarded Moment (1956) as Sandy Krupp
- Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) as 'Fingers' Porter
- Hold Back The Night (1956) as Tinker
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Don
- Studio 57 (1954) as Don Baxter
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Pete Benton
- The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952) as Will Thornberry
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Boy (uncredited)
- Room for One More (1952) as Senior Patrol Leader (uncredited)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Stuart
- When I Grow Up (1951) as Duckface Kelly
- Night Unto Night (1949) as Willie Shawn
- Tumbleweed Trail (1946) as Freckles Ryan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Wilder best known for?
John Wilder is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Return to Lonesome Dove (1993), Return to Lonesome Dove (1993), Centennial (1978), Centennial (1978).
When and where was John Wilder born?
John Wilder was born on May 28, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.
How many credits does John Wilder have?
John Wilder has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1946 to 2001.
What is John Wilder's background in cinema and television?
John Wilder is an American writer, actor, and director. He legally changed his name from John McGovern in 1958.
John Wilder by the numbers
46credits
21films
25TV series
1946–2001active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Singin' in the Rain (1952) as Boy (uncredited) — aged about 16
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Don — aged about 19
- Perry Mason (1957) as Dick Wilson — aged about 21
- Studio 57 (1954) as Don Baxter — aged about 18
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Stuart — aged about 15
- The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin (1954) as Pete Benton — aged about 18
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