John Wilder

John Wilder

Known for

Writing

Born

May 28, 1936 (age 90)

Birthplace

Tacoma, Washington, USA

Biography

John Wilder is an American writer, actor, and director. He legally changed his name from John McGovern in 1958.

Best known work

Singin' in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
1952
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957
The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Room for One More
Room for One More
1952
Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
1963
Centennial
Centennial
1978
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family
1970
Until They Sail
Until They Sail
1957
Wagon Train
Wagon Train
1957

Filmography

  1. 2001

    Feast of All Saints

    Writer

  2. 1999

    Lakota Moon

    Executive Producer, Writer

  3. 1994

    XXX's & OOO's

    Executive Producer, Writer

  4. 1993

    Return to Lonesome DoveTV

    Executive Producer, Writer

  5. 1987

    Breaking Home Ties

    Director, Executive Producer, Writer

  6. 1982

    The Devlin ConnectionTV

    Creator

  7. 1978

    CentennialTV

    Writer, Executive Producer, Creator

  8. 1978

    The BastardTV

    Executive Producer, Creator

  9. 1975

    The Abduction of Saint Anne

    Producer

  10. 1972

    The Streets of San FranciscoTV

    Director, Producer

  11. 1971

    Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawTV

    Writer

  12. 1970

    The Partridge FamilyTV

    Writer

  13. 1969

    Marcus Welby, M.D.TV

    Writer

  14. 1965

    BrandedTV

    Writer, Teleplay

  15. 1963

    Petticoat JunctionTV

    as Arthur Gilroy (1 episode)

  16. 1961

    Five Guns to Tombstone

    as Ted Wade

  17. 1960

    The Barbara Stanwyck ShowTV

    as Joe (1 episode)

  18. 1958

    Imitation General

    as Lt. Jeff Clayton

  19. 1958

    Summer Love

    as Mike Howard

  20. 1957

    Until They Sail

    as Tommy

  21. 1957

    Perry MasonTV

    as Dick Wilson (1 episode)

  22. 1957

    Wagon TrainTV

    as Stanley Blower (1 episode)

  23. 1956

    The Unguarded Moment

    as Sandy

  24. 1956

    Rock, Pretty Baby

    as 'Fingers' Porter

  25. 1956

    Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreTV

    as Ben Fraser (1 episode)

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