About
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
The History of Concrete2026 · Director, Producer
A Derailment2026 · Executive Producer
Carpet Cowboys2023 · Executive Producer
My Morning with Magic Mike2023 · Director, Cinematography, Producer, Editor
How to Find a Public Restroom2023 · Director, Writer
How to Live with Regret2018 · Director
The Road to Magnasanti2017 · Director
Escape from Park City2017 · Director, Camera Operator
Los Angeles Plays New York2016 · Director
The Spiritual Life of Wholesale Goods2016 · Director
How to Act on Reality TV2016 · Director, Editor
Temporary Color2016 · Director
How to Remain Single2015 · Director
How To Keep Smoking2014 · Director
How to Walk to Manhattan2013 · Director
How to Live with Bed Bugs2013 · Director
How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan2012 · Director
John Wilson: Early Works2012 · Director
People Parade2011 · Producer, Writer, Director
Looner2007 · Editor, Director, Producer