Biographie
Michael Wilson's television career spans over two decades and includes creating, writing and producing a wide variety of programming for Network, Cable and First Run Syndication.
Son of award winning television director Dave Wilson, Michael got an early introduction to the world of television and spent much of his childhood on the sets of many of his father's productions including Saturday Night Live, creating friendships and relationships he still shares today. After receiving a degree in Television & Cinema Production from Ithaca College, Michael continued his studies at Cornell University and abroad; including an internship at the BBC in London during their development of "Breakfast Television." Not surprisingly, Michael began his Television career at Saturday Night Live, but soon ventured out to establish his own production company while continuing to work on a wide variety of New York based productions including: Friday Night Videos, Nightlife with David Brenner, and Saturday Night's Main Event. His first success came quickly when he partnered with Motown Productions for the Showtime Network Special, Comedy On Campus. Soon after, Michael's talent caught the eye of Hollywood Impresario, Pierre Cossette, and he moved to Los Angeles as Pierre Cossette Productions' Executive VP of Development.
Throughout his career, Michael has been involved with every facet of television production developing, creating, writing and Executive Producing productions as wide ranging as the reality show Celebrity Home Video, music production Tonight @ House of Blues, sketch comedy shows: The Newz, On The Air, Out Of Bounds, One Minute To Air, and talk shows: Vibe and Politically Incorrect for which he earned an Emmy Nomination.
Counting several overall studio deals, as well as, a turn as an Executive Production Consultant to Ron Lauder's Central European Media, Michael has consistently proven to be an innovative, creative and in-demand television Show Runner. He currently resides in Calabasas, California with his wife Marie Wilson and their daughter Skye.
