List of people with surname Wilson
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For information about the surname itself, see Wilson (surname).
Wilson is a common English-language surname. Some notable individuals with the surname Wilson include:
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[edit] A
- Alan Wilson (rugby league), Australian rugby league footballer
- Alex Wilson (athlete) (1905–1994), Canadian track and field athlete
- Alexander Wilson (1776–1813), American ornithologist
- Alexander Wilson (Australian politician), former Member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Alexander Wilson (U.S. Representative), U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1803–1809
- Alexander Wilson (writer) (1953–1993), Canadian writer, landscape designer, and community activist
- Alex Wilson (athlete), Canadian athlete
- Alex Wilson (musician), English salsa and Latin jazz pianist
- Alexander Wilson (British Army officer), Lieutenant Governor of Jersey
- Alexander Wilson (Vauxhall), founder of Vauxhall Motors
- Alexander Wilson (Wisconsin politician), attorney general of Wisconsin, 1878–1882
- Allan Wilson (army officer) (1856–1893), British soldier
- Andrew Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Andrew Wilson (academic), Unificationist theologian
- Andrew Wilson (actor) (1964-), American actor, brother of Luke and Owen Wilson
- Andrew Wilson (historian) (1961-), British historian
- Andrew Wilson (musician), frontman for New Zealand punk trio Die! Die! Die!
- Andrew Wilson (RAF officer), Royal Air Force commander
- Andrew Wilson (writer) (A. N. Wilson, 1950-), English author
- Angus Wilson, British author
- Ann Wilson (b. 1950), Lead singer for American rock band Heart, sister of Nancy Wilson
- Anne Wilson, Australian poet
- Anthony Wilson (ice hockey), Australian ice hockey player
- Anthony H. Wilson, record-label owner, nicknamed "Mr Manchester"
- Art Wilson, American baseball player
- Arthur H. Wilson, Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
- August Wilson, American playwright
[edit] B
- Barrie James Wilson, British rock drummer, see B.J. Wilson
- Bartley Wilson, see Walter Bartley Wilson
- Benjamin Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- Bernard E. Wilson, American college basketball coach
- Brent Wilson, American musician (Panic! at the Disco)
- Brian Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- Brian Wilson (born 1942), American musician and founding member of The Beach Boys
- Bridgette Wilson (later known as Bridgette Wilson-Sampras), American actress and model
- Brittney Wilson, Canadian actress
[edit] C
- Cairine Wilson, Canada's first female senator
- Carl Wilson (1946–1998), American rock and roll musician (The Beach Boys)
- Carnie Wilson (1968– ), American singer and TV host; daughter of Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)
- Charles Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Charles Wilson (Canadian politician) (1808–1877) Quebec politician
- Charles Wilson (journalist), Scottish-born editor of "The Times", 1985–1990
- Charles Wilson (sailor) (1836-????), U.S. Navy sailor in the American Civil War
- Charles Wilson (Texas politician) (1933–2010), U.S. Representative from Texas
- Charles Wilson (train robber), member of the gang that executed the 1963 "Great Train Robbery"
- Charles E. Wilson (executive), CEO of General Electric, head of the U.S. Office
- Charles Erwin Wilson (1890–1961), CEO of General Motors, U.S. Secretary of Defense, 1953–1957
- Charles Thomson Rees Wilson (1869–1959), physicist
- Charlie Wilson (musician), African-American musician, Gap Band
- Charlie Wilson (Ohio politician) (1943-), Ohio state senator of Defense Mobilization
- Chris Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Chris Wilson (American football)
- Chris Wilson (blues musician), Australian blues musician
- Chris Wilson (drummer), American drummer
- Chris Wilson (pollster)
- Christine Wilson,
- Clement Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- Colin Wilson (disambiguation), several people
[edit] D
- Daniel Wilson (bishop), bishop of Calcutta
- David Sloan Wilson, American evolutionist
- David Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn, Governor of Hong Kong
- Dennis Wilson (1944–1983), American rock and roll musician (The Beach Boys)
- Derek Wilson, New Zealand architect
- Dolores Wilson, American opera singer and musical theatre actress
- Don Wilson, radio announcer, "The Jack Benny Show"
[edit] E
- Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson
- Edmund Wilson, American writer and literary critic
- Edmund Wilson, Sr., American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of New Jersey
- Edmund Beecher Wilson, American zoologist and geneticist
- Edward Adrian Wilson, English polar explorer
- E. O. Wilson (Edward Osborne Wilson), American biologist known for his contributions to sociobiology
- Ellen Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Ellen Axson Wilson, first wife of Woodrow Wilson,
- Ellen Wilson (judoka), American judoka
- Elinor Wilson, Canadian civil servant, President of Assisted Human Reproduction Canada
- Ellis Wilson (1899–1977), American artist
- Emperatriz Wilson, Cuban long-distance runner
- Eric Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- Ernest Henry Wilson, American botanist and explorer
[edit] F
- Frances C. Wilson, American general
- Frank Wilson (musician), American musician
- Frank Wilson (politician), Australian politician
[edit] G
- Gahan Wilson, American author and cartoonist
- Geoff Wilson (professor), Australian nuclear physicist
- Genarlow Wilson, plaintiff in Wilson v. State of Georgia
- George Wilson (mayor), Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- George Wilson (1818–1859), Scottish chemist and museum director
- Graham Wilson, Australian rugby league footballer
- Grant Wilson, co-star/co-producer of the TV show Ghost Hunters
- Gretchen Wilson (1973-), American country music singer
- G. M. Wilson, scientist in thermodynamics field, author of Wilson activity model
[edit] H
- Hannah Wilson (1989–), Hong Kong swimmer
- Harold Wilson (1916–1995), former British Labour Prime Minister
- Harriette Wilson (1786–1845), courtesan
- Henry Wilson (1812–1875), American politician
- Henry Maitland Wilson, 1st Baron Wilson (1881–1964), British soldier
- Herbert Ward Wilson (1877–1955), Australian educator and naturalist
- Herbert Wrigley Wilson (1866–1940), British journalist and naval historian
- Horace Hayman Wilson (1786–1860), English orientalist
[edit] I
- Ian Wilson (disambiguation), several people
[edit] J
- Jackie Wilson (1934–1984), American singer
- Jacqueline Wilson, English author
- Jamar Wilson, American basketball player
- James Wilson (disambiguation), several people, including:
- James Wilson, signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence
- James Wilson (footballer), a Welsh football player
- James Wilson (revolutionary), a leader of the "Radical War" of 1820
- James Q. Wilson, American academic
- Jennifer Wilson (soprano) (1968–), American opera singer
- Colonel J. S. Wilson, early Scouting notable
- Jeff Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- John Wilson (disambiguation), several people, including:
- John Wilson (mathematician), English mathematician
- John Appleton Wilson, American architect
- John Burgess Wilson, British author known as Anthony Burgess
- John Leonard Wilson, Anglican Bishop
- John Rowan Wilson M.D. F.R.C.S., British physician and author
- John Tuzo Wilson, Canadian geologist
- Joseph Wilson (disambiguation) (or Joe Wilson), several people
- Justin Wilson, several people, including:
- Justin Wilson, English motor-racing driver
- Justin Wilson (chef) (1914–2001), American chef and humorist
- Justin Wilson (lawyer) (1945–), American lawyer
[edit] K
- Kelvin Wilson, English footballer with Nottingham Forest
- Kenneth G. Wilson, American physicist
- Kris Wilson (American football), American football player
- Kris Wilson (baseball), American baseball player
[edit] L
- Landon Wilson, American ice hockey player
- Lanford Wilson, American playwright
- Les Wilson, New Zealand field hockey goalkeeper
- Luke Wilson, American actor, brother of Andrew and Owen Wilson
[edit] M
- Mara Wilson (born 1987), American actress
- Margaret Wilson
- Margaret Wilson (born 1947), New Zealand politician
- Margaret Bush Wilson (1919–2009), former American activist
- Mary Wilson
- Mary Wilson, Lady Wilson of Rievaulx (born 1918), an English poet; wife of former British prime minister, Harold Wilson
- Mary Wilson (singer) (born 1944), American singer
- Meri Wilson (1949–2002), American pop music singer
- Michael Wilson (director) (b. 1864), artistic director of Hartford Stage
- Mike Wilson (ice hockey) (born 1975), Canadian ice hockey player
- Murry Wilson (1917–1973), father of Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys
[edit] N
- Nancy Wilson (jazz singer) (1937–), American jazz singer
- Nancy Wilson (rock musician) (b. 1954), Musician, singer for American rock band Heart, sister of Ann Wilson
[edit] O
- Owen Wilson, American actor, brother of Andrew and Luke Wilson
[edit] P
- Patricia Wilson, Novelist
- Patrick Wilson (disambiguation)
- Paul Wilson (musician), bass guitarist for Snow Patrol
- Peta Wilson, Australian actress
- Pete Wilson, American politician
- Pete Wilson (broadcaster), San Francisco Bay Area TV and radio personality
- Pete Wilson (wrestler), professional wrestler
- Peter Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Peter Wilson (Australian rules footballer) (1963-), Australian rules footballer
- Peter Wilson (English footballer)
- Peter Wilson (Sotheby's) (1913–1984), Chairman of Sotheby's, 1957–1980
- Peter Lamborn Wilson, political writer, essayist, and poet
[edit] R
- Rainn Wilson, American actor
- Ray Wilson (footballer) MBE (1934-), English footballer
- Rex Wilson, New Zealand long-distance runner
- Richard Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- Rita Wilson, American actress
- Robert Wilson (disambiguation), several people
- Robin Wilson (mathematician), British mathematician and son of Harold Wilson
- Roger Wilson (Sophie Wilson), English computer scientist
- Ron Wilson (ice hockey b. 1955), NHL coach
- Ronald Wilson, Justice of the High Court of Australia
- Ruth Wilson (actress), English actress
- Ryan Wilson, American professional wrestler
[edit] S
- Sandy Wilson, English composer
- Sarah Wilson (disambiguation)
- Sarah Blaise Wilson
- Sean Wilson (actor), English actor
- Sean Wilson (speedway rider)
- Serena Wilson, belly dancer
- Shadow Wilson, American jazz drummer
- Sid Wilson, turntablist of Slipknot
- Stacy Wilson, Canadian women's ice hockey player
- Sophie Wilson, English computer scientist
- Steven Wilson, English musician (Porcupine Tree)
- Steve "Boomstick" Wilson, current drummer of T.A.T.u. and former drummer of Dead Kennedys and Against All Will
[edit] T
- Teddy Wilson, American jazz pianist
- Thomas Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Thomas Wilson (Virginia politician) (1765–1826), U.S. Representative from Virginia
- Thomas Wilson (MP) (1770–1827), sometime MP for Stafford
- Thomas Wilson (Pennsylvania) (1772–1824), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
- Thomas Wilson (Minnesota) (1827–1910), U.S. Representative from Minnesota
- Thomas Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924), 28th President of the United States (used the name Thomas Wilson until he was a student at Princeton)
- T. Webber Wilson (Thomas Webber Wilson, 1893–1948), U.S. Representative from Mississippi
- Thomas F. Wilson (1959-), American actor
- Tom Wilson (actor) (1880–1965), American actor
- Tom Wilson (producer) (1931–1978), 1960s music producer
- Tom Wilson (cartoonist) (1931-), American cartoonist
- Torrie Wilson, female professional wrestler
[edit] V
- Valerie Plame Wilson, CIA operative and figure in political scandal
[edit] W
- Walter Bartley Wilson (1870–1954), founder of Cardiff City Football Club
- Major Walter Gordon Wilson, co-inventor of the tank
- Wendy Wilson (1969– ), American singer; daughter of Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys)
- William Wilson (disambiguation), one of several people, including:
- Bill Wilson (convict), Alabama man wrongly convicted of two murders
- Bill Wilson (Scottish politician) (1963- as William L. Wilson), Scottish nationalist politician
- William Wilson (Pennsylvania), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania (1815–1819)
- William Wilson (Ohio politician) (1773–1827), U.S. Representative from Ohio
- William Wilson (engineer) (1809–1862), first locomotive engineer in Germany
- Sir William James Erasmus Wilson (1809–1884), a physician and surgeon
- William Wilson (mayor) (1819–1897), first mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand
- William Wilson (Donegal MP) (1836–1879), sometime MP for Donegal
- William Lyne Wilson (1843–1900), U.S. Postmaster General
- William Wilson (aquatics) (1844-?), writer on swimming, and the inventor of water polo
- William Bauchop Wilson (1862–1934), first U.S. Secretary of Labor
- William Warfield Wilson (1868–1942), U.S. Representative from Illinois
- William E. Wilson (1870–1948), U.S. Representative from Indiana
- William H. Wilson (1877–1937), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania
- William Wilber Wilfred Wilson (1885–1964), Canadian politician
- William Griffith "Bill W." Wilson (1895–1971), co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
- William Wilson (Labour politician) (1913- ), a British Labour MP before 1983
- William A. Wilson (1914- ), American diplomat
- William Julius Wilson (1935- ), American sociologist
- Willie Wilson (minister), Baptist minister and candidate for mayor of Washington, D.C
- Willie Wilson (baseball) (1955- ), American baseball player
- Mookie Wilson (William Hayward Wilson, 1956- ), American baseball player
- Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States
[edit] Fictional characters
- Sergeant Arthur Wilson, character played by John Le Mesurier, in the television situation comedy Dad's Army
- David "Pudd'nhead" Wilson, the title character of Pudd'nhead Wilson, an 1894 novel by Mark Twain
- Dr. James Wilson (House), character portrayed by Robert Sean Leonard, in the television drama House, M.D.
- Wade Wilson, Deadpool
- William Wilson (short story), title character in a short story by Edgar Allan Poe
- Wilson (Home Improvement) (Wilson W. Wilson Jr.), played by Earl Hindman, in the television situation comedy Home Improvement
