Gerald Wilson (writer)

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Gerald Wilson was a Canadian writer, best known for his screenplays. He had a notable collaborative relationship with Michael Winner. He wrote teleplays for Scandinavian television. [1]

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He was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Canada. He moved to England in 1955 and began writing for television. [2]

According to one writer "the typically Wilsonian hero is an ageing professional with nothing more to learn about his craft" and "there is a strong political dimension in Wilson's work." [3]

Though retired he still has a great affection for his life's work. He lives with his wife Rebecca outside Westport in the west of Ireland.

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References

  1. Gerald Wilson at Ki Agency
  2. Mole sees the light: DEREK MALCOLM reviews new films and talks to Gerald Wilson who wrote the script for Scorpio Malcolm, Derek. The Guardian 25 Oct 1973: 14.
  3. 'Scorpio's' neglected screenwriter McArthur, Colin. Tribune; Blackpool Vol. 37, Iss. 38, (Sep 21, 1973): 7.