7.8
TV
Writing
John Wilder
- Born
- (age 90)
- Birthplace
- Tacoma, Washington, USA
- Credits
- 38 titles
Biography
John Wilder is an American writer, actor, and director. He legally changed his name from John McGovern in 1958.
Signature work
Known For
7.8
TV
7.7
TV
Perry Mason
7.1
TV
The Streets of San Francisco
5.9
TV
Petticoat Junction
7.7
TV
Centennial
6.8
TV
The Partridge Family
6.3
Movie
Until They Sail
6.6
TV
Wagon Train
7.0
TV
Return to Lonesome Dove
7.0
TV
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
6.6
TV
Marcus Welby, M.D.
6.8
TV
Branded
6.2
TV
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
6.5
Movie
The Unguarded Moment
4.8
Movie
Feast of All Saints
6.2
TV
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
5.4
Movie
Night Unto Night
6.1
Movie
Five Guns to Tombstone
Acting credits 24
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Petticoat Junction TV | Arthur Gilroy (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Five Guns to Tombstone Film | Ted Wade |
| 1960 | The Barbara Stanwyck Show TV | Joe (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Imitation General Film | Lt. Jeff Clayton |
| 1958 | Summer Love Film | Mike Howard |
| 1957 | Until They Sail Film | Tommy |
| 1957 | Perry Mason TV | Dick Wilson (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Wagon Train TV | Stanley Blower (1 ep) |
| 1956 | The Unguarded Moment Film | Sandy |
| 1956 | Rock, Pretty Baby Film | 'Fingers' Porter |
| 1956 | Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre TV | Ben Fraser (1 ep) |
| 1956 | West Point TV | Cadet Stanley Roger Jacoby (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Hold Back the Night Film | Tinker |
| 1955 | Crossroads TV | Smiley (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents TV | Don (1 ep) |
| 1954 | The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin TV | Pete Benton (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Studio 57 TV | Don Baxter (1 ep) |
| 1952 | The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet TV | Will Thornberry (2 ep) |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain Film | Boy (uncredited) |
| 1952 | Room for One More Film | Senior Patrol Leader (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars TV | Stuart (1 ep) |
| 1951 | When I Grow Up Film | Duckface Kelly |
| 1949 | Night Unto Night Film | Willie Shawn |
| 1946 | Tumbleweed Trail Film | Freckles Ryan |
Crew credits 14
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Feast of All Saints Film | Writer |
| 1999 | Lakota Moon Film | Writer, Executive Producer |
| 1994 | XXX's & OOO's Film | Executive Producer, Writer |
| 1993 | Return to Lonesome Dove TV | Executive Producer, Writer (4 ep) |
| 1987 | Breaking Home Ties Film | Executive Producer, Director, Writer |
| 1982 | The Devlin Connection TV | Creator |
| 1978 | Centennial TV | Writer, Executive Producer, Creator (12 ep) |
| 1978 | The Bastard TV | Executive Producer, Creator (2 ep) |
| 1975 | The Abduction of Saint Anne Film | Producer |
| 1972 | The Streets of San Francisco TV | Director, Producer (1 ep) |
| 1971 | Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1970 | The Partridge Family TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Marcus Welby, M.D. TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1965 | Branded TV | Writer, Teleplay (1 ep) |