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Georges Wilson

Georges Wilson

Director & actor · born 16 October 1921 · Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne, France

Georges Wilson (né Willson; 16 October 1921 – 3 February 2010) was a French actor and director of stage and screen. He was a significant figure in French theatre during the latter 20th-century, serving as director of the Theatre National Populaire from 1963 and 1972, while his film work earned him both BAFTA Award and Cesar Award nominations. He was also the father of French actor Lambert Wilson.

Wilson was born in Champigny-sur-Marne, Seine (now Val-de-Marne) as the illegitimate son of a French father and an Irish mother. His professional surname, Wilson, derives from his Irish grandmother; his birthname has not been made public.

Where to start: The Longest Day (1962).

As director 2

As actor 86

TV shows 11

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Georges Wilson movie?

By viewer score, The Longest Day (1962) at 7.6/10.

What are Georges Wilson’s most popular movies?

The Longest Day, Mesrine: Public Enemy #1, The Town that Dreaded Sundown.

How many movies has Georges Wilson made?

88 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 86 as actor.

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