Brian Wilson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 20, 1942
- Died
- June 11, 2025
- Birthplace
- Inglewood, California, USA
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 — June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. After signing with Capitol Records in 1962, Wilson wrote or co-wrote more than two dozen Top 40 hits for the group. He originally functioned as the band's songwriter, producer, co-lead vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, and de facto leader. Wilson was considered a major innovator in the field of music production, the principal originator of the California Sound, one of the first music producer auteurs, and the first rock producer to use the studio as its own instrument. The unusual creative control Capitol gave him over his own records effectively set a precedent that allowed other bands and artists to act as their own producers or co-producers. He was a major influence on the retrospectively-termed "sunshine pop" and Flower Power music that proceeded.
Filmography
- Bringing Her Home: The Story of Sloop John B
Bringing Her Home: The Story of Sloop John B TBA
as Self (archive footage)
- Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson
Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson 2026
as Self
La llegenda del Canyut 2026
Songs
Mount Vernon and Fairway 2024
as Pied Piper (voice), Writer, Music
The Beach Boys 2024
as Self
Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback 2023
as Self (archive footage)
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys 2023
as Self
The Day the Music Died: The Story of Don McLean's "American Pie" 2022
as Self (archive footage)
Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road 2021
as Self
Streetlight Harmonies 2020
as Self
My Music: A Classic Christmas 2019
as Self - The Beach Boys (archive footage)
The Beach Boys: Making Pet Sounds 2017
as Self
Brian Wilson - Live at Baloise Session 2016
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The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-1971 2016
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I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song 2015
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Brian Wilson and Friends - A Soundstage Special Event 2015
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Love & Mercy 2015
as Self (Archive Footage), Songs
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-1982 2014
as Self (archive footage)
The Beach Boys - Live in Concert 50th Anniversary 2012
as Self
The Beach Boys: Doin' It Again 2012
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…Sings Musicals 2012
as Self (archive footage)
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth 2012
as Himself
Classic Albums: The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 2010
as Self - The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969 2010
as Self (archive footage)
Going Home 2009
as Self
Brian Wilson: That Lucky Old Sun 2009
as Self
The Wrecking Crew 2008
as Self - The Beach Boys Co-Founder
Mellodrama 2008
as Self
Beach Boys: Surfin' Success 2008
as Self
Cease to Exist 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Musicares Presents a Tribute to Brian Wilson 2007
as Self
The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys 2007
as Self (archive footage)
The Devil and Daniel Johnston 2006
as Self (Archival footage)
Tales of the Rat Fink 2006
as The Surfite (voice)
Live 8 2005
as Self
Brian Wilson Presents SMiLE 2005
as Self
- The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice 2005
as Self
Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile 2004
as Self, Music
- The Beach Boys - California Surfin
The Beach Boys - California Surfin 2004
as Self (archive footage)
Brian Wilson Presents: Pet Sounds – Live in London 2003
as Self
Pet Stories 2003
as Self
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert 2003
as Self (uncredited)
Brian Wilson: On Tour 2003
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Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 1980 2003
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Paul McCartney: Back in the U.S. 2002
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Jan & Dean: The Other Beach Boys 2002
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Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace 2002
as Self - Performer
- Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with Music
Van Dyke Parks: An Obsession with Music 2002
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An All-Star Tribute To Brian Wilson 2001
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The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony 2000
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Brian Wilson: A Beach Boy's Tale 1999
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Brian Wilson’s Imagination 1998
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The Beach Boys and The Satan 1997
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The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds 1996
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Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey 1995
as Self – Founder of The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times 1995
as Self
- Food Rocks
Food Rocks 1994
Songs
The Beatles: The Making of Sgt. Pepper 1992
as Self
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin 1991
as Self - Guest
Disorderlies 1987
as Himself
The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki 1987
as Self
The Return of Bruno 1987
as Brian Wilson
The Beach Boys: An American Band 1985
as Self
Live Aid 1985
as Self
- Olympic Gala
Olympic Gala 1984
Actor
- The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special
The Beach Boys 20th Anniversary Special 1981
as Self
The Beach Boys: A Celebration Concert 1980
as Self
Goin' Platinum Presents The Beach Boys 1980
as Self
The Beach Boys: Live At Knebworth 1980
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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip 1979
as Self
The Beach Boys: It's OK 1976
as Self - Beach Boys member
The Beach Boys: It's OK 1976
as Self (The Beach Boys), Music
The Beach Boys: Live In Paris, 1969 1969
as Self
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution 1967
as Self
The Jack Benny Hour 1965
as Self (uncredited)
The Monkey's Uncle 1965
as Self - The Beach Boys
The Girls on the Beach 1965
as Self
The T.A.M.I. Show 1964
as Self - The Beach Boys
One Man's Challenge 1962
as Self
Credits from TMDB.