Background
Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to a Royal Air Force family, and consequently had a varied educational history.
Wilson was born in Guildford, Surrey, to a Royal Air Force family, and consequently had a varied educational history.
Having moved to London, he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Artist After leaving RADA he played in theatres during the 1960s and 1970s. He has played major roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal Court Theatre, London"s West End, Regional, Touring and many Fringe productions, most particularly at London"s Bush Theatre.
Wilson got his first big break when chosen for the leading role of Johann Strauss II in the 1972 Independent Television costume drama The Strauss Family.
He subsequently made many appearances on British television, his credits including Space: 1999, I, Claudius, The Sweeney, Return of the Saint, The Pallisers, Anna Karenina, The Professionals, Tales of the Unexpected, The Old Men at the Zoo, The Jewel in the Crown and Prime Suspect. His biggest success was as Alan Stewart in the 1979 thriller serial Running Blind.