A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Dave Wilson
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born May 1, 1933
Died June 30, 2002Aged 69
Cast appearances (1)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (8)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Dave Wilson was an American television director best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. He directed the sketch and variety program from its first season in 1975, helping translate live ensemble performances, musical numbers, and filmed material into television broadcasts.
Wilson directed SNL through 1986 and returned from 1989 until his retirement in 1995. He won an Emmy for directing the episode hosted by Paul Simon in the show’s second season. His career also included other television variety and comedy programs. His long association with SNL placed him behind the camera across several generations of the show’s cast and writers.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call