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Actor
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Film actor, Television actor, Actor
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Birthplace
Thomasville, Georgia, USA
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United States
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English
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马 Horse
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 49 years (1967-2016)
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Born in 1942 -- Battle of Midway; Manhattan Project begins; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (33)
Biography
Scott Wilson (March 29, 1942 – October 6, 2018) was an American film and television actor.
Wilson has more than 50 film credits from the 1960s to the 2010s, including In the Heat of the Night, In Cold Blood, The Great Gatsby, Dead Man Walking, Pearl Harbor, and Junebug.In 1980, Wilson received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role in The Ninth Configuration.From 2011 to 2013, Wilson was a main cast member on the AMC television series, The Walking Dead,in which he played veterinarian and Greene family patriarch Hershel Greene. Wilson was well-known especially for his recurring role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as casino mogul Sam Braun, the father of investigator Catherine Willows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Scott Wilson?
Scott Wilson was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
Where was Scott Wilson born?
Scott Wilson was born in Thomasville, Georgia, USA.
What movies or shows has Scott Wilson been in?
Scott Wilson has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include The OA (2016), Dorfman in Love (2013), Five (2011), Radio Free Albemuth (2010), Saving Grace B. Jones (2009).
What is Scott Wilson known for?
Scott Wilson is primarily known as an actor. Scott Wilson (March 29, 1942 – October 6, 2018) was an American film and television actor. Wilson has more than 50 film credits from the…
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You can find more about Scott Wilson on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.