Background
Wilson, Carey was born on May 19, 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Trego and Anna Margaret (Rapp) Wilson.
Actor screenwriter film producer
Wilson, Carey was born on May 19, 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Trego and Anna Margaret (Rapp) Wilson.
Master of Arts, Colorado State Teachers College, Greeley.
Wilson's screenplays include , , and. His credits as producer include Green Dolphin Street (1947). He also narrated many nuclear test films, produced by the Atomic Energy Commission (now Department of Energy) and by the Department of Defense, including Operation Sandstone of 1948 and Operation Greenhouse of 1951.
He collaborated with Jean Harlow on her novel Today is Tonight. For his contribution in films, Wilson has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is located on 6301 Hollywood Blvd.
In a 2011 episode of Pawn Stars, Wilson's granddaughter was featured as she sold ($60) a cigarette lighter and ID badge that had belonged to him during his time as a propaganda filmmaker for the US Government.
Married Carmelita Geraghty, June 5, 1934. Children: Hope, Tony.