Theodore Wilson

Infobox actor
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name = Theodore Wilson


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caption = Theodore Wilson (center), with Clifton Davis and Theresa Merritt
birthdate = birth date|1943|12|10|mf=y
location = New York, New York, USA
deathdate = death date and age|1991|07|21|1943|12|10
deathplace = Los Angeles, California
spouse = Joan Pringle (1980–1991)
birthname = Theodore Rosevelt Wilson
othername = Teddy Wilson
Theodore R. Wilson
Mary Robertson
Imogene Robetson

Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (December 10,1943 - July 21,1991) was an American character actor best known for his recurring role as Sweet Daddy Williams on the CBS sitcom "Good Times".

Biography

Born in New York, New York, Wilson made his acting debut in the blaxploitation film, "Cotton Comes to Harlem". Wilson would go on to appear in several blaxploitation films of the era. In addition to films, Wilson also landed roles in several popular television shows. Wilson portrayed Earl the postman in the series "That's My Mama"imdb name|id=0934209] Wilson also played the role of Al Dunbar in a popular two-part episode of the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!!". In the conclusion of the two-parter, Wilson's character gets arrested for bootlegging a Doobie Brothers concert. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0746259/ "What's Happening!!", "Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1"] ] [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0746260/ "What's Happening!!", "Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2"] ]

In 1977, Wilson starred in the short lived sitcom "The Sanford Arms", a spin-off of "Sanford and Son". Wilson also appeared in several episodes of "What's Happening Now", "Dallas", and "Quantum Leap", and was featured in films such as "The Hunter" starring Steve McQueen and "Life Stinks" directed by and starring Mel Brooks.

Personal life

In 1980, Wilson married actress Joan Pringle. They divorced prior to Mr Wilson's death but remained in close contact. Theodore Wilson was a graduate of Florida A&M University and was member of the famed Drama department. He and Meshach Taylor (of Designing Women) attended F.A.M.U. at the same time and were close until Mr. Wilson's death..

Death

In 1991, Wilson died of heart related complications at the age of 47 in Los Angeles, California. He had open heart surgery only a few years prior and never was really healthy again. He did not die of A.I.D.S. as was popularly rumored.

Filmography

* "Cotton Comes to Harlem" (1970)
* "Come Back, Charleston Blue" (1972)
* "Cleopatra Jones" (1973)
* "Black Eye" (1974)
* "Newman's Law" (1974)
* "The River Niger" (1976)
* "The Greatest" (1977)
* "Run for the Roses" (1977)
* "Carny" (1980)
* "The Hunter" (1980)
* "Loose Shoes" (1980)
* "Weekend Pass" (1984)
* "Big Trouble" (1986)
* "A Fine Mess" (1986)
* "Stewardess School" (1986)
* "That's Life!" (1986)
* "Maid to Order" (1987)
* "Penny Ante: The Motion Picture" (1990)
* "Genuine Risk" (1990)
* "A Fond Little Memory" (1991)
* "Life Stinks" (1991)
* "The Vagrant" (1992)
* "Blood in Blood Out" (1992)
* "Gedney thy Pedophile' (1995)

Television

* "Roll Out" (12 episode, 1973-1974)
* "The Waltons" (2 episodes, 1972-1973)
* "The Furst Family of Washington" (1973)
* "The Partridge Family" (1 episode, 1973)
* "Police Story" (1 episode, 1974)
* "M*A*S*H" (1 episode, 1974)
* "Medical Story" (1975)
* "That's My Mama" (12 episodes, 1974-1975)
* "Baretta" (1 episode, 1976)
* "The Love Boat" (1976)
* "All in the Family" (2 episodes, 1976)
* "Sanford and Son" (1 episode, 1976)
* "Police Woman" (2 episodes, 1974-1977)
* "The Bionic Woman" (1 episode, 1977)
* "The Sanford Arms" (8 episodes, 1977)
* "Kojak" (1 episode, 1977)
* "Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me" (1977)
* "The Jeffersons" (1 episode, 1977)
* "What's Happening!!" (4 episodes, 1976-1978)
* "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1 episode, 1979)
* "Good Times" (7 episodes, 1976-1979)
* "Rendezvous Hotel" (1979)
* "The White Shadow" (1 episode, 1979)
* "Enos" (1 episode, 1981)
* "The Oklahoma City Dolls" (1981)
* "The Ambush Murders" (1982)
* "Gimme a Break!" (1 episode, 1984)
* "A Bunny's Tale" (1985)
* "Malice in Wonderland" (1985)
* "What's Happening Now!!" (2 episodes, 1985)
* "The New Twilight Zone" (1 episode, 1985)
* "The Redd Foxx Show" (12 episodes, 1986)
* "227" (1 episode, 1986)
* "The Golden Girls" (2 episodes, 1986-1988)
* "Midnight Caller" (1 episode, 1989)
* "L.A. Law" (1 episode, 1989)
* "Mama's Family" (1 episode, 1989)
* "Kiss Shot" (1989)
* "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1989)
* "Alien Nation" (2 episodes, 1989)
* "Dallas" (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
* "Family Matters" (1 episode, 1990)
* "Tales from the Crypt" (1 episode, 1990)
* "Beauty and the Beast" (1 episode, 1990)
* "Doogie Howser, M.D." (1 episode, 1990)
* "Gabriel's Fire" (1 episode, 1990)
* "Quantum Leap" (2 episodes, 1990)
* "Wings" (1 episode, 1991)

References

External links

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* [http://www.tv.com/teddy-wilson/person/4776/summary.html Theodore Wilson at TV.com]
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8513735 Theodore Wilson at Find a Grave]