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Earl Hindman
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| Born |
Earl John Hindman
October 20, 1942 |
| Died | December 29, 2003 (aged 61) Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2003 |
| Spouse(s) |
Molly McGreevey
(m. 1976–2003)(his death) |
Earl John Hindman (born October 20, 1942 – died December 29, 2003) was an American actor. He was best known for playing Wilson W. Wilson, Jr. on the TV show Home Improvement. This show was a sitcom that ran from 1991 to 1999. His character, Wilson, was the friendly neighbor whose face was always partly hidden from viewers.
Who Was Earl Hindman?
Earl Hindman was an actor who worked in television and movies. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona. He became famous for his unique role on Home Improvement.
His Famous Role: Wilson
On the popular show Home Improvement, Earl Hindman played Wilson. Wilson was the wise neighbor of the main character, Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. Wilson often gave Tim advice. A funny part of his character was that only the top of his head was ever seen over the fence. This made him a very memorable TV character.
Early Life and Family
Earl John Hindman was born in Arizona. He started his acting career in the late 1960s. In 1976, he married actress Molly McGreevey. They were married until his death in 2003.
Later Years
Besides Home Improvement, Hindman also acted in other TV shows and movies. One of his roles was in the TV movie Kojak: The Price of Justice in 1987. Earl Hindman passed away on December 29, 2003. He died in Stamford, Connecticut, at the age of 61.
