Roger Wilson (actor)
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- Real estate developer
- singer
- former actor
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| Born | October 8, 1956 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Spouse | Shaun Casey (1978–1983) |
Roger W. Wilson (born October 8, 1956) is an American actor, known for the Porky's movies, Thunder Alley, and the TV series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Wilson was born to Roger William Wilson (d. 1972), President— formerly an executive— of offshore engineering and construction company McDermott, and Arline (née Robinson). He had a brother and sister.[1] Both of his parents died young, and Wilson inherited several million dollars.[2][3] He attended Woodberry Forest School and graduated in 1975 with Marvin Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush.[4] He later studied at New York University.
Career
Wilson appeared in the first two Porky's movies as well as Thunder Alley and the TV series Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.[4]
Wilson wrote screenplays for producers including Steve Tisch, Penny Marshall, and Sharon Stone.[citation needed] and briefly taught screenwriting classes in New York City in the mid-2000s.[citation needed]
Wilson was the lead singer in the New York-based band Num in the 1990s.[citation needed]
Wilson was also a member of the New York-based band Born Again Baldwins from mid-2008 until the end of 2009.
