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Theodore "Teddy" Wilson in TV SHOW "That's My Mama"


Theodore Wilson
Born Theodore Rosevelt Wilson
December 10, 1943
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died July 21, 1991 (aged 47)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other names Teddy Wilson
Theodore R. Wilson
Occupation Actor
Years active 1970–1991
Spouse Joan Pringle (m. 1980–1991)

Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (December 10, 1943 – July 21, 1991) was an American character actor best known for his recurring role as Sweet Daddy Williams on the CBS sitcom Good Times.

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[edit]Career

Born in New York, New York, Wilson made his acting debut in the blaxploitation film, Cotton Comes to Harlem. He would go on to appear in several blaxploitation films of the era. In addition to films, Wilson also landed roles in several popular television shows.

 

 

Wilson portrayed Earl the postman and barber in the series That's My Mama. 

He also played several characters in the 1970s sitcom What's Happening!!, including the role of Al Dunbar in a popular two-part episode. In the conclusion of the two-part episode, Wilson's character gets arrested for bootlegging a Doobie Brothers concert.[1][2]

In 1977, Wilson starred in the short-lived sitcom The Sanford Arms, a spin-off of Sanford and Son. After the series was canceled, 

Wilson made various guest appearances in episodes of The White Shadow (he also wrote a 1980 episode), Enos, Gimme a Break!, The Golden Girls, and What's Happening Now. In 1986, he had a recurring role on another short-lived series, The Redd Foxx Show.

Wilson continued to work steadily throughout the late 1980s and 1990s appearing in Alien Nation, Dallas, Family Matters, Tales from the Crypt,Gabriel's Fire, Mama's Family, and Quantum Leap.

 He was also featured in films The Hunter (1980), Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess and That's Life!(both 1986). Wilson made his last onscreen appearance in Blood in Blood Out, a 1993 crime drama released after his death.

 

Personal life and death

In 1980, Wilson married actress Joan Pringle. The couple had two children. On July 21, 1991, Wilson died of a stroke at the age of 47 in Los Angeles,California.[3][4]

[edit]Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1970 Cotton Comes to Harlem Barry
1972 Come Back, Charleston Blue Cemetery Guard
1972 to 1973 The Waltons Hawthorne Dooley 2 episode
1973 Cleopatra Jones Pickle (Doodlebug's hood)
1973 to 1974 Roll Out High Strung 8 episodes
1974 M*A*S*H Warrant Officer Martin "Marty" Williams Episode: "The General Flipped at Dawn"
1975 Medical Story Hadley Television movie
1976 The River Niger Chips
1976 All in the Family Whitey Monroe 2 episode
1976 to 1979 Good Times Sweet Daddy Williams 7 episodes
1977 The Greatest Gardener Credited as Theodore R. Wilson
1979 The White Shadow Doug Buchanan Episode: "A Christmas Present"
1980 Loose Shoes Elijah Abdoul Jamaal Muhammed Alternative titles: Coming Attractions
Quackers
1981 The Oklahoma City Dolls Tom Petree Television movie
1982 The Ambush Murders Jay King Television movie
1983 Amanda's Episode: "Last of the Red Hot Brothers"
1984 Weekend Pass Nat
1985 The New Twilight Zone Henderson Segment: "Night of the Meek"
1986 Stewardess School Probation Officer
1986 227 Cousin Ray Episode: "We the People"
1987 Cagney & Lacey Judge Charnas Episode: "Easy Does It"
1987 Maid to Order Woodrow
1988 The Golden Girls Ben Episode: "Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket?"
1989 Mama's Family Gus Episode: "More Power to You"
1990 Beauty and the Beast Raymond Ensign Episode: "Legacies"
1991 Life Stinks Fumes Alternative title: Life Sucks
1992 The Vagrant X-Rays
1993 Blood in Blood Out Wallace Alternative title: Bound by Honor


  1. Blood In, Blood Out (1993) [Actor .... Wallace] 
    ... aka "Bound by Honor" - USA (original title)
  2. The Vagrant (1992) [Actor .... X-Rays]
  3. Life Stinks (1991) [Actor .... Fumes] 
    ... aka "Life Sucks" - USA (alternative title)
  4. "Wings: Plane Nine from Nantucket (#2.16)" (1991) TV Episode [Actor .... John]
  5. A Fond Little Memory (1991) [Actor]
  6. "Adam 12: The Landlord (#1.14)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Street Artist]
  7. "Quantum Leap: Rebel Without a Clue - September 1, 1958 (#3.9)" (1990) TV Episode[Actor .... Ernie Tyler]
  8. Genuine Risk (1990) [Actor .... Billy]
  9. "Gabriel's Fire: The Neighborhood (#1.7)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Deacon Martin Jones]
  10. "Doogie Howser, M.D.: Doogie Sings the Blues (#2.6)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Joe]
  11. "Beauty and the Beast: Legacies (#3.11)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Raymond Ensign]
  12. "Tales from the Crypt: Fitting Punishment (#2.12)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Clyde]
  13. "Quantum Leap: Pool Hall Blues - September 4, 1954 (#2.18)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Jimmy Grady]
  14. "Family Matters: Sitting Pretty (#1.18)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Captain Casper Davenport]
  15. "Dallas: Judgment Day (#13.14)" (1990) TV Episode [Actor .... Clem]
  16. Penny Ante: The Motion Picture (1990) [Actor .... Willie]

  17. "The Munsters Today: The Melting Pot (#2.9)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Louis]
  18. "Alien Nation: Chains of Love (#1.10)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Dr. Roscoe Brennan]
  19. "Alien Nation: The Game (#1.9)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Dr. Roscoe Brennan]
  20. "Midnight Caller: Take Back the Streets (#2.6)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Quinton Oliver]
  21. "Dallas: Pride and Prejudice (#13.6)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Clem]
  22. Sweet Bird of Youth (1989) (TV) [Actor]
  23. Kiss Shot (1989) (TV) [Actor .... Billy Tatum]
  24. "Mama's Family: More Power to You (#5.16)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Gus]
  25. Behind God's Back (1989) [Actor .... Lulu's Man]
  26. "L.A. Law: Victor/Victorious (#3.9)" (1989) TV Episode [Actor .... Jerome Seely]
  27. "Annie McGuire: The Journey (#1.8)" (1988) TV Episode [Actor .... Jordan]
  28. "The Golden Girls: Brother, Can You Spare That Jacket? (#4.8)" (1988) TV Episode [Actor .... Ben]
  29. "You Can't Take It with You: For Whom the Phone Rings (#1.14)" (1988) TV Episode [Actor .... Durwood M. Pinner]
  30. "You Can't Take It with You: The Trial of Martin Vanderhof (#1.13)" (1987) TV Episode [Actor .... Durwood M. Pinner]
  31. "You Can't Take It with You: Like Mother, Like Son (#1.12)" (1987) TV Episode [Actor .... Durwood M. Pinner]
  32. Maid to Order (1987) [Actor .... Woodrow]
  33. "Gimme a Break!: Save the Church (#6.23)" (1987) TV Episode [Actor .... Rev. George Dixon]
  34. "Cagney & Lacey: Easy Does It (#6.15)" (1987) TV Episode [Actor .... Judge Charnas]
  35. "The Golden Girls: 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas (#2.11)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Albert]
  36. "Ebony/Jet Showcase: Episode dated 5 December 1986" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Himself]
  37. "Easy Street: Be-Bop Man (#1.8)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Jackie]
  38. That's Life! (1986) [Actor .... Corey] (as Theodore Wilson)
  39. Stewardess School (1986) [Actor .... Probation Officer] (as Theodore Wilson)
  40. A Fine Mess (1986) [Actor .... Covington] (as Theodore Wilson) 
    ... aka "Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess" - USA (complete title)
  41. Big Trouble (1986) [Actor .... Porter]
  42. "The Redd Foxx Show: High Noon (#1.13)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Jim-Jam]
  43. "The Redd Foxx Show: The Old and the Restless (#1.12)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Jim-Jam]
  44. "The Redd Foxx Show: A Night to Forget (#1.11)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Jim-Jam]
  45. "The Redd Foxx Show: Old Buddies (#1.7)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Jim-Jam]
  46. "The Redd Foxx Show: Al's First Date (#1.6)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Jim-Jam]
  47. "227: We the People (#1.17)" (1986) TV Episode [Actor .... Cousin Ray]
  48. "The Twilight Zone: Night of the Meek/But Can She Type?/The Star (#1.13)" (1985) TV Episode [Actor .... Henderson (segment "Night of the Meek")]
  49. "What's Happening Now!: One Enchanted Evening (#1.5)" (1985) TV Episode [Actor .... Mr. Lee]
  50. A Cut Above (1985) [Actor .... B & E Suspect] 
    ... aka "Junior" - Canada (original title) 
    ... aka "Hot Water" - Canada (English title) (longer version), UK (video title)
  51. "What's Happening Now!: Raj Returns (#1.1)" (1985) TV Episode [Actor .... Bum]
  52. Malice in Wonderland (1985) (TV) [Actor .... Collins] (as Theodore Wilson)
  53. A Bunny's Tale (1985) (TV) [Actor .... Older Club Employee] (as Theodore Wilson)
  54. Weekend Pass (1984) [Actor .... Nat] (as Theodore Wilson)
  55. "Gimme a Break!: Flashback (#3.14)" (1984) TV Episode [Actor .... Club Owner] (as Theodore Wilson)
  56. "Amanda's: Last of the Red Hot Brothers (#1.9)" (1983) TV Episode [Actor]
  57. The Ambush Murders (1982) (TV) [Actor .... Jay King]
  58. The Oklahoma City Dolls (1981) (TV) [Actor .... Tom Petree]
  59. Loose Shoes (1980) [Actor .... Elijah Abdoul Jamaal Muhammed] (as Theodore Wilson)
  60. The Hunter (1980) [Actor .... Winston Blue] (as Theodore Wilson)
  61. Carny (1980) [Actor .... Nails] (as Theodore Wilson)
  62. "The White Shadow: A Few Good Men (#2.24)" (1980) TV Episode [Writer] (suggested by a story by) (as Theodore Wilson)

  63. "The White Shadow: A Christmas Present (#2.12)" (1979) TV Episode [Actor .... Doug Buchanan]
  64. Rendezvous Hotel (1979) (TV) [Actor .... Cleveland]
  65. "Good Times: Blood Will Tell (#6.16)" (1979) TV Episode [Actor .... Sweet Daddy Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  66. "The Dukes of Hazzard: Route 7-11 (#1.12)" (1979) TV Episode [Actor .... Morgan] (as Theodore Wilson)
  67. "13 Queens Boulevard: Playing Around (#1.5)" (1979) TV Episode [Actor .... Waiter]
  68. "Good Times: The Witness (#6.10)" (1978) TV Episode [Actor .... Sweet Daddy Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  69. "Good Times: Florida's Homecoming: United We Stand (#6.4)" (1978) TV Episode [Actor .... Sweet Daddy Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  70. "Good Times: Florida's Homecoming: The Wedding (#6.3)" (1978) TV Episode [Actor .... Sweet Daddy Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  71. "Good Times: Florida's Homecoming: Part 2 (#6.2)" (1978) TV Episode [Actor .... Sweet Daddy Williams]
  72. "What's Happening!!: Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2 (#2.17)" (1978) TV Episode [Actor .... Al Dunbar] (as Theodore Wilson)
  73. "What's Happening!!: Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1 (#2.16)" (1978) TV Episode [Actor .... Al Dunbar] (as Theodore Wilson)
  74. "The Jeffersons: George Needs Help (#4.13)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Clarence]
  75. Lindsay Wagner: Another Side of Me (1977) (TV) [Actor]
  76. "Kojak: Once More from Birdland (#5.5)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Joe Penney]
  77. "The Sanford Arms: Phil's Past (#1.4)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  78. "The Sanford Arms: Phil's Assertion School (#1.3)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  79. "The Sanford Arms: The Grandparents (#1.2)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  80. "The Sanford Arms: Bye, Fred, Hi, Phil (#1.1)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  81. Run for the Roses (1977) [Actor .... Flash]
  82. The Greatest (1977) [Actor .... Gardener] (as Theodore R. Wilson)
  83. "The Bionic Woman: Iron Ships and Dead Men (#2.21)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Warner Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  84. "Police Woman: Shadow of a Doubt (#3.17)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Harold Martin] (as Theodore Wilson)
  85. "What's Happening!!: The Maid Did It (#1.11)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Marty]
  86. "Good Times: The Comedian and the Loan Sharks (#4.13)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Stanley] (as Theodore Wilson)
  87. "The Sanford Arms: The Ernie Williams Memorial Golf Course (#1.8)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  88. "The Sanford Arms: The TV Show (#1.5)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  89. "The Sanford Arms: The Wedding Reception (#1.7)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  90. "The Sanford Arms: Young Love (#1.6)" (1977) TV Episode [Actor .... Phil Wheeler]
  91. "Phyllis: Boss or Buddy or Both or Neither (#2.5)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Jimmy Carter]
  92. "Sanford and Son: The Hawaiian Connection: Part 1 (#6.1)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Messenger]
  93. "All in the Family: Archie's Brief Encounter: Part 1 (#7.1)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Whitey Monroe] (as Theodore Wilson)
  94. "All in the Family: Archie's Brief Encounter: Part 2 (#7.2)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Whitey Monroe] (as Theodore Wilson)
  95. The Love Boat (1976) (TV) [Actor .... Isaac, the Bartender]
  96. "What's Happening!!: The Runaway (#1.1)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Mr. Wilson]
  97. The River Niger (1976) [Actor .... Chips]
  98. "Good Heavens: Jack the Ribber and Me (#1.6)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor]
  99. "Baretta: Pay or Die (#2.16)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Flash] (as Theodore Wilson)
  100. "Good Times: Sweet Daddy Williams (#3.19)" (1976) TV Episode [Actor .... Sweet Daddy Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  101. "That's My Mama: Clifton's Casual Fling (#2.13)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  102. "That's My Mama: Get Your Kicks on Routes 22 and 76 (#2.12)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  103. "That's My Mama: A Man from the Past (#2.11)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  104. "That's My Mama: Queen of the Ribs (#2.10)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  105. "That's My Mama: Mama's Big Move (#2.9)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  106. "That's My Mama: Clifton and La Femme (#2.8)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  107. "That's My Mama: Weekend Daddy (#2.7)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  108. "That's My Mama: Earl's Dad and Mama's Glad (#2.6)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  109. "That's My Mama: A Date with Judy (#2.5)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  110. "That's My Mama: That's Earl, Brother (#2.4)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  111. "That's My Mama: Mama's Solution (#2.3)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  112. "That's My Mama: Business Is Business (#2.2)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  113. "That's My Mama: The Birthday Party (#2.1)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  114. Medical Story (1975) (TV) [Actor .... Hadley]
  115. "That's My Mama: Stephanie's Boyfriend (#1.26)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  116. "That's My Mama: Clifton and Politics (#1.25)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  117. "That's My Mama: Trial and Error (#1.24)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  118. "That's My Mama: The Image Maker (#1.23)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  119. "That's My Mama: The Hero (#1.22)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  120. "That's My Mama: Clifton and the Kid (#1.21)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  121. "That's My Mama: The Witness (#1.20)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  122. "That's My Mama: Earl's Girl (#1.19)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  123. "That's My Mama: The Ambulance Chaser (#1.18)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  124. "That's My Mama: The Shakedown (#1.17)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  125. "That's My Mama: The Last Haircut (#1.16)" (1975) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  126. "That's My Mama: Mama Gets Fractured (#1.15)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  127. "That's My Mama: Song and Dance Man (#1.14)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  128. "That's My Mama: The Gun (#1.13)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  129. "Police Woman: Requiem for Bored Wives (#1.10)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Tommy Thompson] (as Theodore Wilson)
  130. "That's My Mama: Tracy's Trouble (#1.12)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  131. "That's My Mama: Oscar's Affair (#1.11)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  132. "That's My Mama: Clifton's Persuasion (#1.10)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  133. "That's My Mama: Clifton's Con (#1.9)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  134. "That's My Mama: The Loan (#1.8)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  135. "That's My Mama: Mama Steps Out (#1.7)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  136. "That's My Mama: Clifton's Big Move (#1.6)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  137. "That's My Mama: Clifton's Sugar Mama (#1.5)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  138. "That's My Mama: Cousin Albert (#1.4)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  139. "That's My Mama: Clifton's Dubious Romance (#1.3)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Earl Chambers] (as Theodore Wilson)
  140. "M*A*S*H: The General Flipped at Dawn (#3.1)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Warrent Officer Martin 'Marty' Williams] (as Theodore Wilson)
  141. "That's My Mama: Whose Child Is This? (#1.1)" (1974) TV Episode [Actor .... Andrew Carruthers]
  142. Newman's Law (1974) [Actor .... Jaycee] (as Theodore Wilson)
  143. Black Eye (1974) [Actor .... Lindy]
  144. "Roll Out: Honor Truck (#1.11)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung] (as Theodore Wilson)
  145. "Roll Out: Christmas of '44 (#1.10)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  146. "Roll Out: No Wages: All Fear (#1.9)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  147. "Roll Out: Members of the Wedding (#1.7)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  148. "Roll Out: Sweet Millions (#1.6)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  149. "Roll Out: Sunday, Sweet Sunday (#1.4)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  150. "Roll Out: Dark Victory (#1.3)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  151. "Roll Out: Pilot (#1.1)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... High Strung]
  152. "The Partridge Family: Hate Thy Neighbor (#4.1)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... Sam Mulvaney] (as Theodore Wilson)
  153. The Furst Family of Washington (1973) (TV) [Actor .... Earl Jefferson] (as Theodore Wilson)
  154. Cleopatra Jones (1973) [Actor .... Pickle] (as Theodore Wilson)
  155. "The Waltons: The Fire (#1.16)" (1973) TV Episode [Actor .... Hawthorne Dooley] (as Theodore Wilson)
  156. "The Waltons: The Hunt (#1.4)" (1972) TV Episode [Actor .... Hawthorne Dooley] (as Theodore Wilson)
  157. Come Back, Charleston Blue (1972) [Actor .... Cemetery Guard] (as Theodore Wilson)
  158. Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) [Actor .... Barry] (as Theodore Wilson)