Brian Wilson

Characters played by Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson — The Return of Bruno (1987)

Brian Wilson appears as himself in the mockumentary and is presented as one of the musicians paying tribute to Bruno Radolini, the legendary blues singer at the story's center. The summary provides no further scene or biographical detail, making his function a supporting musical appearance.

Beach Boy — How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)

Teenage beachgoer participating in party scenes.

Career Overview

Brian Wilson has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work is anchored in the Beach Party Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile, The Beach Boys, A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 92
Birth Date: 1942-06-20
Birth Place: Inglewood, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Beach Party Collection (2 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Mike Love (5 collaborations)
Al Jardine (5 collaborations)
Carl Wilson (5 collaborations)
Bruce Johnston (4 collaborations)
Dennis Wilson (4 collaborations)
David Marks (3 collaborations)
Van Dyke Parks (2 collaborations)
Melinda Wilson (2 collaborations)
Glen Campbell (2 collaborations)
Paul McCartney (2 collaborations)

Credits

actors (85 credits)
- Bringing Her Home: The Story of Sloop John B
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- Mount Vernon and Fairway
  Pied Piper (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- The Beach Boys
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2023
- The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie"
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2021
- Streetlight Harmonies
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2020
- My Music: A Classic Christmas
  Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2019
- The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Brian Wilson - Live at Baloise Session
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Love & Mercy
  Self (Archive Footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
  
  - Cory Booker, Brian Wilson (2020) ... Self actor actors
  
  2015
- Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- …Sings Musicals
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
  Self - The Beach Boys
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Going Home
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- The Wrecking Crew
  Self - The Beach Boys Co-Founder
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Beach Boys: Surfin' Success
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Mellodrama
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2008
- Cease to Exist
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2007
- The Devil and Daniel Johnston
  Self (Archival footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Tales of the Rat Fink
  The Surfite (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2006
- Live 8
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2005
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Beach Boys - California Surfin
  Self (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds – Live in London
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Pet Stories
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert
  Self (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Brian Wilson: On Tour
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
  
  - Ryan Seacrest, Brian Wilson (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  2003
- Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S.
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with Music
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Brian Wilson’s Imagination
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- The Beach Boys and The Satan
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey
  Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
  
  - Ron Howard, Rachael Ray, Brian Wilson (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Jason Lee, Usher, Neil Diamond, Brian Wilson (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Show #2064 (2001) ... Self actor actors
  
  1992
- Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
  Self - Guest
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Disorderlies
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- The Return of Bruno
  Brian Wilson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- Full House
  
  - Beach Boy Bingo (1988) ... Brian Wilson actor actors
  
  1987
- The Beach Boys: An American Band
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Live Aid
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Olympic Gala
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Champs-Elysées
  
  - Episode 5 (1989) ... Self - The Beach Boys actor actors
  
  1982
- The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- The Beach Boys: It's OK
  Self - Beach Boys member
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- The Beach Boys: It's OK
  Self (The Beach Boys)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- Saturday Night Live
  
  - Jodie Foster/Brian Wilson (1976) ... Self - Musical Guest / Security Guard actor actors
  
  1975
- The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1969
- The Dick Cavett Show
  
  - The Beach Boys, Pat McCormick, Charlotte Curtis, Senator George McGovern (1968) ... Self - Guest actor actors
  
  1968
- Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1967
- The Jack Benny Hour
  Self (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1965
- The Monkey's Uncle
  Self - The Beach Boys
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1965
- How to Stuff a Wild Bikini
  Beach Boy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1965
- The Girls on the Beach
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1965
- Beach Blanket Bingo
  Beach Boy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1965
- The T.A.M.I. Show
  Self - The Beach Boys
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1964
- One Man's Challenge
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1962
writing (1 credits)
- Mount Vernon and Fairway
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2024
sound (6 credits)
- Mount Vernon and Fairway
  music
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Bad Vibrations
  music
  
  sound
  
  2024
- Love & Mercy
  songs
  
  sound
  
  2015
- Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
  music
  
  sound
  
  2004
- Food Rocks
  songs
  
  sound
  
  1994
- The Beach Boys: It's OK
  music
  
  sound
  
  1976