
John Wilson
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- October 7, 1986
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
John Wilson is an American documentary filmmaker. He was born in Astoria, Queens, and grew up on Long Island. In 2008, after graduating from college, Wilson worked for a private investigator. In 2015, Wilson was asked to go on tour with David Byrne to make an original film titled Temporary Color about his performance. In 2020, his six-part documentary series How To with John Wilson premiered on HBO.
Filmography

Together, Together Tour: The Documentary TBA
Director
- Stephanie, Bride to Be
Stephanie, Bride to Be TBA
Executive Producer

The History of Concrete 2026
as Self, Director, Producer, Writer

A Derailment 2026
Executive Producer

Carpet Cowboys 2023
Executive Producer

My Morning with Magic Mike 2023
Actor, Director, Cinematography, Editor, Producer

Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm 2022
as Amazin' Board Member (voice)

Moving 2019
as Vape Guy

How to Live with Regret 2018
Director

The Road to Magnasanti 2017
as Self, Director

Escape from Park City 2017
Camera Operator, Director

Los Angeles Plays New York 2016
as Self, Director

The Spiritual Life of Wholesale Goods 2016
Director

How to Act on Reality TV 2016
Director, Editor

Temporary Color 2016
Director

New Cops 2016
as John Zee

How to Remain Single 2015
Director

How To Keep Smoking 2014
Director

How to Walk to Manhattan 2013
Actor, Director

How to Live with Bed Bugs 2013
as Self, Director
- John Wilson: Early Works
John Wilson: Early Works 2012
Director

How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan 2012
Actor, Director

People Parade 2011
as Johnny Silvers, Producer, Writer, Director
- Diner
Diner 2008
Director

Looner 2007
Editor, Director, Producer

Jingle Berry 2004
Director
Credits from TMDB.