Biography
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
Cast Credits
My Morning with Magic Mike
Character:
MOVIE • 2023
Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm
Character: Amazin' Board Member (voice)
MOVIE • 2022
How To with John Wilson
Character: Self
TV • 2020
New Cops
Character: John Zee
MOVIE • 2016
How to Walk to Manhattan
Character:
MOVIE • 2013
How to Live with Bed Bugs
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2013
How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan
Character:
MOVIE • 2012
People Parade
Character: Johnny Silvers
MOVIE • 2011
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Character: Self
TV • 2003
Crew
Crew Credits
Carpet Cowboys
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2023
My Morning with Magic Mike
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
My Morning with Magic Mike
Role: Cinematography
MOVIE • 2023
My Morning with Magic Mike
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2023
My Morning with Magic Mike
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2023
How To with John Wilson
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2020
How To with John Wilson
Role: Director
TV • 2020
How To with John Wilson
Role: Writer
TV • 2020
How To with John Wilson
Role: Creator
TV • 2020
How to Live with Regret
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
The Road to Magnasanti
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2017
Escape from Park City
Role: Camera Operator
MOVIE • 2017
Escape from Park City
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2017
Los Angeles Plays New York
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
The Spiritual Life of Wholesale Goods
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
How to Act on Reality TV
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
Temporary Color
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
How to Remain Single
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
How To Keep Smoking
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2014
How to Walk to Manhattan
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2013