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Theodore Wilson
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Theodore Rosevelt Wilson
December 10, 1943 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | July 21, 1991 (aged 47) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Teddy Wilson |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–1991 |
| Children | 3 |
Theodore Rosevelt "Teddy" Wilson (December 10, 1943 – July 21, 1991) was a talented American actor. He was known for his work in plays, movies, and TV shows. Many people remember him as Earl the Postman on the TV show That's My Mama. He also played Sweet Daddy Williams on Good Times and Phil Wheeler on Sanford Arms.
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Theodore Wilson's Acting Journey
Theodore Wilson was born in Harlem, New York City. He first studied music at Florida A&M University. Later, he decided to switch to drama and acting.
After his studies, he returned to New York. There, he joined the Negro Ensemble Company. He also worked with the Arena Stage Repertory.
Early Roles in TV and Movies
Wilson made his first movie appearance in 1970. It was in the film Cotton Comes to Harlem. The next year, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his acting career.
He started his TV career on the show The Waltons. He played Hawthorne Dooley in two episodes. In 1973, he was cast as High Strung on the CBS sitcom Roll Out. This show only lasted for 12 episodes.
In 1974, Wilson got a role as Earl Chambers. He played a postman on the sitcom That's My Mama. This show was on ABC for two seasons. He also appeared in TV commercials for Aamco.
Wilson also appeared in an episode of M*A*S*H in 1974. He played Warrant Officer Martin H. Williams, a helicopter pilot.
Working with Famous Producers
In 1976, Wilson signed a contract with Tandem Productions. This company was owned by Bud Yorkin and Norman Lear. They produced many popular TV sitcoms in the 1970s.
Wilson then appeared as a guest star in several shows made by Yorkin and Lear. These included All in the Family, Sanford and Son, What's Happening!!, and The Jeffersons.
His character, Sweet Daddy Williams, became a recurring role on Good Times. This meant he appeared in several episodes over time.
Starring in Sanford Arms
In 1977, it was announced that Wilson would star in a new show. It was a spin-off of the popular sitcom Sanford and Son. The new show was called Sanford Arms.
Sanford and Son had ended when its star, Redd Foxx, left the series. Sanford Arms was meant to continue the story. In this show, Wilson played Phil Wheeler. Phil was an Army veteran and a widower. He bought a rooming house called the Sanford Arms. He bought it from his old Army friend, Fred G. Sanford.
Sanford Arms started in September 1977. However, it did not get good ratings. The show was canceled after only four episodes.
Later TV and Movie Appearances
After Sanford Arms ended, Wilson continued to make many TV guest appearances. He was on shows like The White Shadow, Gimme a Break!, and The Golden Girls. In 1986, he had a role on The Redd Foxx Show.
Wilson kept working in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He appeared in popular shows such as Alien Nation, Dallas, Family Matters, and Quantum Leap.
He also acted in several movies. These included The Hunter (1980), A Fine Mess (1986), and That's Life! (1986). His last movie appearance was in Blood In Blood Out (1993). This movie was released after he passed away.
Theodore Wilson's Family Life
Theodore Wilson had two children with actress Joan Pringle. Wilson and Pringle worked together on the TV show That's My Mama. Joan Pringle was in charge of Wilson's estate after he died in 1991.
Theodore Wilson's Passing
Theodore Wilson passed away on July 21, 1991. He was 47 years old. He died from problems related to a stroke. This happened at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He had undergone heart surgery a few years before his death.
