Michael Wilson
American writer
- Born
- 1 July 1914
- Died
- 9 April 1978aged 63 · Los Ángeles, California
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Cancer
- Years active
- 1946–2024
Known for
About Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson was an American writer. They were born on 1 July 1914. Their career spanned 7 titles, among them It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Planet of the Apes (1968) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Michael Wilson is It's a Wonderful Life (1946); in all, 7 films over 78 years. They have worked as writer in 6 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is It's a Wonderful Life (1946), with 26 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1950s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Alec Guinness, on 2 films, among them Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Latest work
Full filmography (7)- 2024
- 1968
- 1962
- 1957
- 1952
- 1951
- 1946
Where to watch Michael Wilson
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1946
- 1968
- 1962
- 1957
- 1951
- 2024
- 1952
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Michael Wilson films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- It's a Wonderful Life 1946
- Lawrence of Arabia 1962
- The Bridge on the River Kwai 1957
- Planet of the Apes 1968
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Questions about Michael Wilson
When did Michael Wilson die?
Michael Wilson died on 9 April 1978, aged 63. They died in Los Ángeles, California.
What are the best Michael Wilson films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Michael Wilson films are It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 9.5), Lawrence of Arabia (1962, 9.3) and The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957, 8.6).
How many films and TV shows has Michael Wilson been in?
MovieNCo lists 7 films for Michael Wilson, from It's a Wonderful Life (1946) to Dirty Angels (2024).
What is Michael Wilson's star sign?
Michael Wilson was a Cancer: born on 1 July.
Page reviewed on 17 June 2016.