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Carl Wilson
Born
21 December 1946
Died
6 February 1998
Place
Hawthorne, California, USA
Acting

Carl Wilson

Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their lead guitarist, as the younger brother of bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson, and as the group's de facto leader in the early 1970s. He was also the band's musical director on stage from 1965 until his death.

As actor

Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson

2026 · Self
The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys

2024 · Self (archive footage)
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

2023 · Self (archive footage)
The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971

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

2016 · Self
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982

2014 · Self (archive footage)
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger

Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger

2014 · Self (archive footage)
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

2012 · Himself
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969

2010 · Self (archive footage)

1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys

2009 · Self
The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

2008 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

Beach Boys: Surfin' Success

2008 · Self
Cease to Exist

Cease to Exist

2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys

2007 · Self (archive footage)

The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice

2005 · Self

The Beach Boys - California Surfin

2004 · Self (archive footage)
Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980

Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980

2003 · Self
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert

The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert

2003 · Self (uncredited)
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony

2000 · Self
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds

1996 · Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times

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

1995 · Self
30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

30th Anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll All-Star Jam: Bo Diddley

1995 · Self

The Beach Boys Today

1993 · Self
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki

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

1987 · Self
The Beach Boys: An American Band

The Beach Boys: An American Band

1985 · Self

The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special

1981 · Self

Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys

1980 · Self
The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert

1980 · Self
The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth

The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth

1980 · Self
Mighty Good: The Beatles

Mighty Good: The Beatles

1977 · Self
The Beach Boys: It's OK

The Beach Boys: It's OK

1976 · Self (The Beach Boys)