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Brian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits for the group. In addition to his unorthodox approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, Wilson is known for his lifelong struggles with mental illness. He is often referred to as a genius and is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the late 20th century.
Birth Name
Brian Douglas Wilson
Born
Saturday, 20 June 1942
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres | Self - Singer & Songwriter, The Beach Boys | 2021 |
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | Self | 2021 |
Rock Camp | Self | 2021 |
Streetlight Harmonies | Self | 2020 |
My Music: A Classic Christmas | Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage) | 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson Show | Self - Musical Guest | 2019 |
Echo in the Canyon | Self | 2018 |
The Top Ten Revealed | Self | 2018 |
How the Beatles Changed the World | Self | 2017 |
The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds | Self | 2017 |
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Producer Filmography
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2016 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
1996 | Emmy | Outstanding Cultural Music-Dance Program | Nominated |