Dick Wilson
American actor (1916-2007)
Dick Wilson, born Riccardo Di Guglielmo (30 July 1916 – 19 November 2007), was a British-Canadian character actor. He was known for playing grocery store manager Mr. (George) Whipple in over 500 Charmin toilet paper television commercials (1965–1989, 1999-2000).
Dick Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Riccardo Di Guglielmo 30 July 1916 |
| Died | 19 November 2007 (aged 91) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California |
| Years active | 1956 – 1989, 1999 – 2000 |
| Spouse | Meg (m. 1950 - 19 November 2007, his death) |
| Children | Melanie Wilson, Stuart F. Wilson, Wendy Wilson |
Wilson was raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, aged 91.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Earthtimes.org Obituary". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-12-06.
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