Terry Wilson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 3, 1923 in Huntington Park, California, USA
- Died
- March 30, 1999
- Active Years
- 1947–1979 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Biography
Terry W. Wilson was an American actor born on September 3, 1923, in Huntington Park, California, USA. He appeared in more than thirty-five films and television programs between 1948 and 1981, with many of his early roles being uncredited. Wilson's notable role was as "Bill Hawks" in the NBC and ABC western television series Wagon Train, which aired from 1957 to 1965, spanning all 267 episodes. He also appeared in other television series, including The Lone Ranger and Cheyenne, and in films such as Hec Ramsey, Cheyenne, and Westward the Women. Wilson passed away on March 30, 1999, at the age of 75.
Career overview
Terry Wilson was an American actor who began his career in the entertainment industry in 1948. He appeared in over thirty-five films and television programs throughout his career, with many of his early roles being uncredited. Wilson's work in television included a role as a stagecoach guard in episode 121 of The Lone Ranger, which aired on July 2, 1953.
In 1956, Wilson had an uncredited role as a robber in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Cheyenne, a show that was notable for being the first television western in an hour-long format. Wilson's most notable role was as Bill Hawks, the assistant trail master, in the NBC and ABC western television series Wagon Train. He appeared in all 267 episodes of the show, which aired from 1957 to 1965.
Throughout his career, Wilson worked in a variety of film and television productions. His work in the entertainment industry spanned over three decades, with his final credits appearing in 1981.
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Full Filmography
54 titles- When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion (1979) as Self
- Charge of the Model T's (1977) as Stonewall Adams
- Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) as Biff Jenkins
- The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return (1975) as Sergeant Maxwell
- Hitchhike! (1974) as Gas Station Owner
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Judge Lennon
- Westworld (1973) as Sheriff
- Westworld (1973) Stunts
- Banacek (1972) as Chuck Smith
- Rage (1972) as Kaufman Trucking Co. driver
- Fair Play (1972) as Utah Brazos
- Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) as Thug
- Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) as Sergeant
- This Savage Land (1969) as Nate
- The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) as Welsh
- Hondo (1967)
- The War Wagon (1967) as Sheriff Strike
- The War Wagon (1967) Stunts
- Winchester '73 (1967) as Shooting Contestant (uncredited)
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Plainsman (1966) as Sgt. Womack
- The Virginian (1962) as Turner
- Wagon Train (1957) as Bill Hawks
- Wagon Train (1957) Writer
- The Wings of Eagles (1957) as Naval Officer (uncredited)
- The Wings of Eagles (1957) Stunts
- The Searchers (1956) as Texas Ranger (uncredited)
- The Searchers (1956) Stunts
- The Conqueror (1956) Stunts
- Pillars of the Sky (1956) as Capt. Fanning
- Cheyenne (1955) as 1st Robber (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Liveryman
- The Last Frontier (1955) as Sentry (uncredited)
- The Last Frontier (1955) Stunts
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955) as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
- The Prodigal (1955) Stunts
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) as Town Suitor (uncredited)
- Ride, Vaquero! (1953) Stunts
- Sailor Beware (1952) as Shore Patrol (uncredited)
- Westward the Women (1951) as Lon (uncredited)
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951) Stunts
- Rio Grande (1950) Stunts
- The Flame and the Arrow (1950) as Guard (uncredited)
- The Flame and the Arrow (1950) Stunts
- Devil's Doorway (1950) Stunts
- The Lone Ranger (1949) as Stage Guard Hank
- She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) Stunts
- A Dangerous Profession (1949)
- Fort Apache (1948) Stunts
- 3 Godfathers (1948) Stunts
- Silver River (1948) Stunts
- My Hands Are Clay (1948) as Father O'Brien
- Pursued (1947) Stunts
- Pursued (1947) Animal Wrangler
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Terry Wilson best known for?
Terry Wilson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return (1975), Big Fish (2003), Westworld (1973).
When and where was Terry Wilson born?
Terry Wilson was born on September 3, 1923 in Huntington Park, California, USA. They passed away on March 30, 1999.
How many credits does Terry Wilson have?
Terry Wilson has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 1979.
What is Terry Wilson's background in cinema and television?
Terry W. Wilson was an American actor born on September 3, 1923, in Huntington Park, California, USA. He appeared in more than thirty-five films and television programs between 1948 and 1981, with many of his early roles being uncredited. Wilson's notable role was as "Bill Hawks" in the NBC and ABC western television s...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Banacek (1972) as Chuck Smith — aged about 48
- The Searchers (1956) as Texas Ranger (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) as Town Suitor (uncredited) — aged about 30
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Judge Lennon — aged about 49
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955) as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited) — aged about 31
- Westward the Women (1951) as Lon (uncredited) — aged about 27
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