Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson

Acting
Born 1942-06-20 - Died 2025-06-11Inglewood, California, USA

Biography

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.

Movies (79)

Live 8
7.4

Live 8

2005Movie7.4
Love & Mercy
7.1

Love & Mercy

2015Movie7.1
Olympic Gala

Olympic Gala

1984Movie
The Beach Boys
6.6

The Beach Boys

2024Movie6.6
Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
6.8

Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.

2002Movie6.8
Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
8.0

Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event

2015Movie8.0
Live Aid
7.9

Live Aid

1985Movie7.9
Beach Blanket Bingo
6.0

Beach Blanket Bingo

1965Movie6.0
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
6.0

The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

1996Movie6.0
Disorderlies
4.9

Disorderlies

1987Movie4.9
The Wrecking Crew
7.3

The Wrecking Crew

2008Movie7.3
I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song

2015Movie
The Devil and Daniel Johnston
7.7

The Devil and Daniel Johnston

2006Movie7.7
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
7.0

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile

2004Movie7.0
Tales of the Rat Fink
5.9

Tales of the Rat Fink

2006Movie5.9
The Girls on the Beach
4.4

The Girls on the Beach

1965Movie4.4
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
6.4

Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

2010Movie6.4
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
2.0

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

1979Movie2.0
Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
6.5

Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback

2023Movie6.5
The T.A.M.I. Show
7.9

The T.A.M.I. Show

1964Movie7.9
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
6.6

Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

1991Movie6.6
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
7.0

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

1995Movie7.0
How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
5.3

How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

1965Movie5.3
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
5.8

Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey

1995Movie5.8
The Monkey's Uncle
5.9

The Monkey's Uncle

1965Movie5.9
The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
7.2

The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper

1992Movie7.2
The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
8.0

The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary

2012Movie8.0
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
6.3

Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

2021Movie6.3
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
6.4

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

2002Movie6.4
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

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

1987Movie
The Return of Bruno
6.5

The Return of Bruno

1987Movie6.5
Mellodrama

Mellodrama

2008Movie
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
5.9

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

2022Movie5.9
Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

2008Movie
My Music: A Classic Christmas
7.5

My Music: A Classic Christmas

2019Movie7.5
Brian Wilson - Live at Baloise Session
8.3

Brian Wilson - Live at Baloise Session

2016Movie8.3
Streetlight Harmonies

Streetlight Harmonies

2020Movie
The Beach Boys: It's OK
1.0

The Beach Boys: It's OK

1976Movie1.0
Brian Wilson: On Tour
8.0

Brian Wilson: On Tour

2003Movie8.0
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
8.1

A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

2023Movie8.1
Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson

Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson

2026Movie
Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun
7.0

Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun

2009Movie7.0
One Man's Challenge

One Man's Challenge

1962Movie
Going Home

Going Home

2009Movie
Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE
6.5

Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE

2005Movie6.5
The Beach Boys: It's OK
8.0

The Beach Boys: It's OK

1976Movie8.0
Cease to Exist

Cease to Exist

2007Movie
Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

1980Movie
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
7.0

The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert

2003Movie7.0
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
6.6

The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

2000Movie6.6
…Sings Musicals
7.0

…Sings Musicals

2012Movie7.0
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

2010Movie
Mount Vernon and Fairway

Mount Vernon and Fairway

2024Movie
Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
7.5

Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980

2003Movie7.5
The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
7.6

The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds

2017Movie7.6
Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys

2002Movie
The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
10.0

The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

1980Movie10.0
Brian Wilson’s Imagination
7.0

Brian Wilson’s Imagination

1998Movie7.0
The Beach Boys: An American Band
6.3

The Beach Boys: An American Band

1985Movie6.3
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

1967Movie
The Jack Benny Hour
8.0

The Jack Benny Hour

1965Movie8.0
The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

2007Movie
The Beach Boys and The Satan
5.0

The Beach Boys and The Satan

1997Movie5.0
The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

1981Movie
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
9.0

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

2014Movie9.0
Bringing Her Home: The Story of Sloop John B

Bringing Her Home: The Story of Sloop John B

Movie
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

2012Movie
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
7.0

The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

2005Movie7.0
An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson
8.0

An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson

2001Movie8.0
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
8.0

The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again

2012Movie8.0
The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

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

2016Movie
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969

The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969

1969Movie
The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth
7.5

The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth

1980Movie7.5
Pet Stories

Pet Stories

2003Movie
Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson

Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson

2007Movie
The Beach Boys - California Surfin

The Beach Boys - California Surfin

2004Movie
Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale
10.0

Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale

1999Movie10.0
Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds – Live in London
8.0

Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds – Live in London

2003Movie8.0
Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with Music

Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with Music

2002Movie

TV Shows (19)

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Series6.1
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
Full House
7.5

Full House

1987Series7.5
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
Omnibus
7.2

Omnibus

1967Series7.2
The Dick Cavett Show
6.8

The Dick Cavett Show

1968Series6.8
Duck Dodgers
7.5

Duck Dodgers

2003Series7.5
Champs-Elysées
6.8

Champs-Elysées

1982Series6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
6.8

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series6.8
Behind the Music
7.3

Behind the Music

1997Series7.3
Hack
7.7

Hack

2002Series7.7
Goldene Kamera
5.7

Goldene Kamera

1984Series5.7
Classic Albums
7.7

Classic Albums

1997Series7.7
The Kennedy Center Honors
7.4

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978Series7.4
Legends
5.0

Legends

2006Series5.0
Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes
7.3

Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes

2026Series7.3
Dr. Feelgood

Dr. Feelgood

2015Series
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

1967Series