S.S. Wilson

Biography

S.S. Wilson is a writer of cult and mainstream science fiction, and is probably best known for writing (and occasionally directing), with writing partner Brent Maddock, the Tremors film and television series. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Career Overview

S.S. Wilson has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Tremors Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Wild Wild West, Tremors, Tremors 2: Aftershocks. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

male

Known Credits

30

Known For

• 

  Wild Wild West
• 

  Tremors
• 

  Tremors 2: Aftershocks
• 

  *batteries not included
• 

  Tremors 3: Back to Perfection
• 

  Heart and Souls

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• Tremors Collection (6 titles)
• Short Circuit (2 titles)
• Frog and Toad Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Michael Gross (3 collaborations)
• Tony Genaro (3 collaborations)
• Fred Ward (2 collaborations)
• Robert Jayne (2 collaborations)
• Ariana Richards (2 collaborations)
• Charlotte Stewart (2 collaborations)
• John Goodwin (2 collaborations)
• John Pappas (2 collaborations)
• Will Smith (1 collaborations)
• Kevin Kline (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (4 credits)

  • The Legend of Burt Gummer

    self

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Tremors: Making Perfection

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Making of ‘Tremors’

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Tremors 2: Aftershocks

    War Documentary Narrator (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1996

• writing (15 credits)

  • Tremors: Shrieker Island

    characters

    writing
    2020
  • Tremors: A Cold Day in Hell

    characters

    writing
    2018
  • Tremors 4: The Legend Begins

    characters

    writing
    2004
  • Tremors 3: Back to Perfection

    story

    writing
    2001
  • Wild Wild West

    screenplay

    writing
    1999
  • Tremors 2: Aftershocks

    characters

    writing
    1996
  • Heart and Souls

    screenstory

    writing
    1993
  • Ghost Dad

    screenplay

    writing
    1990
  • Tremors

    story

    writing
    1990
  • Short Circuit 2

    screenplay

    writing
    1988
  • *batteries not included

    screenplay

    writing
    1987
  • Short Circuit

    scenario writer

    writing
    1986
  • Library Report

    writer

    writing
    1983
  • Deer in the Works

    adaptation

    writing
    1980
  • Recorded Live

    writer

    writing
    1975

• production (3 credits)

  • Tremors 4: The Legend Begins

    executive producer

    production
    2004
  • Tremors 3: Back to Perfection

    executive producer

    production
    2001
  • Tremors

    producer

    production
    1990

• directing (4 credits)

  • Tremors 4: The Legend Begins

    director

    directing
    2004
  • Tremors 2: Aftershocks

    director

    directing
    1996
  • Tremors

    second unit director

    directing
    1990
  • Recorded Live

    director

    directing
    1975

• visual effects (3 credits)

  • Frog and Toad Are Friends

    animation

    visual effects
    1985
  • Library Report

    animation

    visual effects
    1983
  • Dictionary: The Adventure of Words

    animation

    visual effects
    1968

• crew (1 credits)

  • Dictionary: The Adventure of Words

    cinematography

    crew
    1968