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Dave Wilson
Directing · 1933–2002 · Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
Biography
Dave Wilson was a director of movies and primarily of television, in particular directing Saturday Night Live from its inception until the late 90s when he retired, just a few years before his death. His son Tommy Wilson took over directing Saturday Night Live after his retirement.
Known for
Tony Awards
Assistant Director
Saturday Night Live
Director Bee (uncredited)
Quiz Show
Director
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Director
The Women of SNL
Director
Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda
Director
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
Director
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
Director
Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
Director
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Director
Filmography
- 2010The Women of SNLDirector
- 2005Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan AykroydDirector
- 1998Bad Boys of Saturday Night LiveDirector
- 1998Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil HartmanDirector
- 1998Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris FarleyDirector
- 1994Quiz ShowDirector
- 1991Saturday Night Live: Halloween SpecialDirector
- 1989Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversaryDirector
- 1981Steve Martin's Best Show EverDirector
- 1979Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & GildaDirector
- 1977The Paul Simon SpecialDirector
- 1975Saturday Night LiveDirector Bee (uncredited)
- 1974Energy CrisisDirector
- 1974Really, RaquelDirector
- 1972The Trouble With PeopleDirector
- 1970Friars Club Roast of Don RicklesDirector
- 1956Tony AwardsAssistant Director
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