About
Carl Dean Wilson (December 21, 1946 – February 6, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their lead guitarist, as the younger brother of bandmates Brian and Dennis Wilson, and as the group's de facto leader in the early 1970s. He was also the band's musical director on stage from 1965 until his death.
Filmography
Music is God Speaking – Brian Wilson2026 · Self
The Beach Boys2024 · Self (archive footage)
A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys2023 · Self (archive footage)
The Beach Boys: A Long Promised Road - Volume 1 & 2 - 1962-19712016 · Self
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger2014 · Self (archive footage)
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1969-19822014 · Self (archive footage)
Endless Syncopation: The Rising Fall of The Beach Boys and The California Myth2012 · Himself
Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-19692010 · Self (archive footage)
1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys2009 · Self
The Wrecking Crew2008 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beach Boys: Surfin' Success2008 · Self
Cease to Exist2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Swinging 60's - The Beach Boys2007 · Self (archive footage)
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice2005 · Self
The Beach Boys - California Surfin2004 · Self (archive footage)
The Beach Boys: The Lost Concert2003 · Self (uncredited)
Good Timin': Live at Knebworth England 19802003 · Self
The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony2000 · Self
The Beach Boys: Nashville Sounds1996 · Self
Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made for These Times1995 · Self