Brian Wilson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

91

Gender

Male

Birthday

1942-06-20

Day of death

2025-06-11 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Inglewood, California, USA

Brian Wilson

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 — June 11, 2025) was 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. He originally functioned as the band's songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto leader. Wilson was considered a major innovator in the field of music production, the principal originator of the California Sound, one of the first music producer auteurs, and the first rock producer to use the studio as its own instrument. The unusual creative control Capitol gave him over his own records effectively set a precedent that allowed other bands and artists to act as their own producers or co-producers. He was a major influence on the retrospectively-termed "sunshine pop" and Flower Power music that proceeded.

Known For

  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • Champs-Elysées

    Champs-Elysées

  • Full House

    Full House

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

    The Ed Sullivan Show

  • Duck Dodgers

    Duck Dodgers

  • Hack

    Hack

  • Behind the Music

    Behind the Music

  • Classic Albums

    Classic Albums

  • Omnibus

    Omnibus

  • Legends

    Legends

  • The Kennedy Center Honors

    The Kennedy Center Honors

  • Goldene Kamera

    Goldene Kamera

  • Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

    Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

  • The Beach Boys

    The Beach Boys

  • Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback

    Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback

  • The Devil and Daniel Johnston

    The Devil and Daniel Johnston

  • The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

    The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

  • The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

    The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

  • The History of Rock 'n' Roll

    The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  • Love & Mercy

    Love & Mercy

  • Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth

    Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth

  • The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

    The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

  • The Beach Boys: An American Band

    The Beach Boys: An American Band

  • The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

    The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

  • Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

    Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

  • …Sings Musicals

    …Sings Musicals

  • Pet Stories

    Pet Stories

  • Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

    Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

  • Cease to Exist

    Cease to Exist

  • The Return of Bruno

    The Return of Bruno

  • Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

    Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

  • Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

    Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

  • The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary

    The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary

  • Live 8

    Live 8

  • The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper

    The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper

  • Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

    Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

  • The Beach Boys - Live at Knebworth

    The Beach Boys - Live at Knebworth

  • Beach Blanket Bingo

    Beach Blanket Bingo

  • The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969

    The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969

  • The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

    The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"

  • How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

    How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

  • The Beach Boys and The Satan

    The Beach Boys and The Satan

  • The Wrecking Crew

    The Wrecking Crew

  • Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.

    Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.

  • Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

    Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

  • The Girls on the Beach

    The Girls on the Beach

  • Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

    Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

  • Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

    Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

  • The Beach Boys - California Surfin

    The Beach Boys - California Surfin

  • The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert

    The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert

  • Disorderlies

    Disorderlies

  • The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again

    The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again

  • Going Home

    Going Home

  • I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

    I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

  • Tales of the Rat Fink

    Tales of the Rat Fink

  • The Monkey's Uncle

    The Monkey's Uncle

  • The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

    The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

  • A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

    A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

  • Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

    Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

  • The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds

    The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds

  • Live Aid

    Live Aid

  • The T.A.M.I. Show

    The T.A.M.I. Show

  • The Beach Boys: It's OK

    The Beach Boys: It's OK

  • Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

    Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

  • The Jack Benny Hour

    The Jack Benny Hour

  • Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

    Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

  • Brian Wilson: On Tour

    Brian Wilson: On Tour

  • Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

    Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

  • Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980

    Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980

  • Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

    Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

  • Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun

    Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun

  • One Man's Challenge

    One Man's Challenge

  • The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

    The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

  • The Beach Boys: It's OK

    The Beach Boys: It's OK

  • Brian Wilson Presents - Pet Sounds Live in London

    Brian Wilson Presents - Pet Sounds Live in London

  • Brian Wilson’s Imagination

    Brian Wilson’s Imagination

  • Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

    Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

  • My Music: A Classic Christmas

    My Music: A Classic Christmas

  • Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event

    Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event

  • Streetlight Harmonies

    Streetlight Harmonies

  • An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson

    An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson

  • The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

    The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

  • The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

    The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

  • Brian Wilson at la Baloise Session

    Brian Wilson at la Baloise Session

  • Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale

    Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale

  • Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE

    Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE

  • Mellodrama

    Mellodrama

  • Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson

    Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson