- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 7, 1986
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York, USA
John Wilson
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
movieThe History of Concrete
2026 · Self, Director, Producer
movieA Derailment
2026 · Executive Producer
movieCarpet Cowboys
2023 · Executive Producer
movieMy Morning with Magic Mike
2023 · , Director, Cinematography, Editor, Producer
How to Find a Public Restroom
movieHow to Find a Public Restroom
2023 · Director, Writer
movieAqua Teen Forever: Plantasm
2022 · Amazin' Board Member (voice)
tvHow To with John Wilson
2020 · Self, Executive Producer, Director, Writer, Creator
movieHow to Live with Regret
2018 · Director
movieThe Road to Magnasanti
2017 · Director
movieEscape from Park City
2017 · Camera Operator, Director
movieLos Angeles Plays New York
2016 · Self, Director
movieThe Spiritual Life of Wholesale Goods
2016 · Director
movieHow to Act on Reality TV
2016 · Director, Editor
movieTemporary Color
2016 · Director
movieNew Cops
2016 · John Zee
movieHow to Remain Single
2015 · Director
movieHow To Keep Smoking
2014 · Director
movieHow to Walk to Manhattan
2013 · , Director
movieHow to Live with Bed Bugs
2013 · Self, Director
movieHow to Clean a Cast Iron Pan
2012 · , Director
John Wilson: Early Works
movieJohn Wilson: Early Works
2012 · Director
moviePeople Parade
2011 · Johnny Silvers, Producer, Writer, Director
movieLooner
2007 · Editor, Director, Producer
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest
Jingle Berry
movieJingle Berry
— · Director