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Earl Hindman was an American actor from Arizona. His most famous role was that of helpful neighbor Wilson W. Wilson, Jr. in the popular sitcom "Home Improvement" (1991-1999). The series lasted for 8 seasons, and a total of 204 episodes.

In 1942, Hindman was born in Bisbee, Arizona, which at the time was a mining city. Bisbee was established in 1880, as a settlement for copper, gold, and silver miners. The city became the county seat of Cochise County in 1929. Hindman's parents were Burl Latney Hindman and his wife Eula. His father worked in the oil pipeline business.

Hindman studied acting at the University of Arizona. He made his film debut in the exploitation film "Teenage Mother" (1967), at the age of 25. His early films included the mystery film "Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name?" (1971), and the political assassination-themed thriller "The Parallax View" (1974). He played the hijacker code-named "Mr. Brown" in the action thriller "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" (1974).

Hindman next found a regular role in television, playing police lieutenant Bob Reid in the soap opera "Ryan's Hope" (1975-1989). He was a regular in the series from 1975 to 1984, and then was written out. He returned to the series in 1988 and remained until its end in 1989. The series was canceled due to its steady decline in Nielsen numbers. In total, it lasted for 13 seasons and 3,515 episodes.

Hindman was featured as race-car driver Beau Welles in the biographical film "Greased Lightning" (1977), depicted as the main rival to protagonist Wendell Scott (played by Richard Pryor). The film was loosely based on the life of Wendell Scott (1921-1990), the first African-American to win a race in the Grand National Series, NASCAR's highest level.

Hindman was reduced to minor roles in film for the duration of the 1980s, with the exception of playing gunfighter J.T. Hollis in the Western film "Silverado" (1985). In television, he played Lt. Commander Wade McClusky in the miniseries "War and Remembrance" (1988-1989). His career experienced a revival when cast as a regular character in "Home Improvement". In the series, his character Wilson W. Wilson, Jr. would regularly offer advice to protagonist Timothy "Tim" Taylor (played by Tim Allen), As a running gag, Wilson's face remained hidden from the audience.

Following the series' cancellation, Hindman mostly appeared in guest star roles in television series, such as "Law & Order" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent". Meanwhile his health declined. Hindman was a longtime smoker, and was diagnosed with lung cancer. He died due to the disease in December 2003, at the age of 61.

Hindman died in Stamford, Connecticut, and was buried there in Roxbury Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, actress Molly McGreevey. McGreevey died in 2015.

Ted Gehring was born on 6 April 1929 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for Bad Company (1972), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) and The Domino Principle (1977). He was married to Barbara Coates. He died on 28 September 2000 in Steelville, Missouri, USA.

Lloyd Hughes was born on 21 October 1897 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for The Lost World (1925), The Runaway Bride (1930) and Clipped Wings (1937). He was married to Gloria Hope. He died on 6 June 1958 in San Gabriel, California, USA.

Henry Kendrick was born on 25 September 1933 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for Raising Arizona (1987), Revenge of the Nerds (1984) and Hell's Belles (1969). He was married to Kathryne Marie Sullivan. He died on 15 April 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Emmy winning Visual Effects Supervisor, Producer, Director, and Artist with 20 years of experience in high end television and film production.

Michael has a rare mix of talent as an artist and producer. A combination that makes for an exceptional leader in the demanding world of visual effects. Michael is a masterful storyteller and creator at heart with a brilliant business sense. Currently based in Vancouver and Los Angeles, his experiences have taken him around the world. From Hollywood to Bollywood, London to South Africa, and many places in between ...creating a network of global talent and connections along the way. A trend that started in his youth with plenty of international travel as part of his life experience helping him to form a global mindset. This global outlook and network of connections contribute to Michael's ability to work successfully with artists around the world in order to create stunning visuals for the shows he is a a part of.

John Truax was born on 1 October 1915 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for Jungle Jim (1955), Peter Gunn (1958) and -30- (1959). He died on 13 June 1969 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

M.J. Frankovich was born on 29 September 1909 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for The Shootist (1976), Cactus Flower (1969) and Marooned (1969). He was married to Binnie Barnes and Georgiana Feagans. He died on 1 January 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Born Hazel Gilman in Bisbee, Arizona, in 1904, Hazel George moved to Los Angeles in 1929, and after completing nursing school, was hired by the Walt Disney Studio. Walt Disney received a fairly serious neck injury in a polo game in 1938 and she helped nurse him back to health. Disney then made her his personal nurse, and she soon became his confidante. WHen Disney launched The Mickey Mouse Club (1955), he hired Hazel to help write songs for the show. Under the name "Gil George", she wrote or co-wrote more than 90 songs for the series, in addition to penning songs for such Disney films as The Light in the Forest (1958), Tonka (1958) and Old Yeller (1957).

In the early 1960s she began to devote less time to songwriting and more time to the care of Walt Disney himself, whose health was beginning to decline. She was apparently the one who got him interested in cryogenics.

She died in Burbank, California, on March 12, 1996.

Leonard Goldstein was born on 28 May 1903 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was a producer, known for The Desert Hawk (1950), Steel Town (1952) and Up Front (1951). He died on 23 July 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Born Bisbee, Arizona moved to Los Angeles 1938. Began career as fencer in swashbuckling movies including "The Three Muskateers", "The Man in the Iron Mask", "The Crimson Pirate." Went on to appear in several Lash LaRue movies. In the 1950s began working for CBS as cameraman for such shows as "Studio One", and "Playhouse 90". Passed away in San Pablo, CA, Sept. 2004

James Whittle was born on 25 October 1936 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for An Enemy of the People (1990). He died on 1 November 2005 in Friday Harbor, Washington, USA.

George Kitchel was born on 28 November 1915 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for Captain Eddie (1945). He died on 27 July 2005 in Bullhead City, Arizona, USA.

Donna L. Bishop was born on 27 December 1946 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. Donna L. is known for Slackers (2002), Flying Blind (1992) and Big Deals (1991). Donna L. died on 25 February 2010 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.

Randolph Connolly was born on 6 May 1924 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor. He died on 14 February 2015 in Reno, Nevada, USA.

Jaik Rosenstein was born on 14 May 1910 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for Skidoo (1968) and Robert Q's Matinee (1950). He died on 26 July 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Alex Stelter was born on 25 September 1915 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was an actor, known for No Retreat, No Surrender (1985). He was married to Trudy. He died on 17 October 2004 in San Pablo, California, USA.

Dawson Trotman was born on 26 March 1906 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA.

Robert Goldstein was born on 28 May 1903 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was a producer, known for Black Tuesday (1954), Crime of Passion (1956) and Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969). He died on 6 April 1974 in London, England, UK.

Jose Abraham Robledo was born on 25 January 1998 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He is an actor, known for Goonie-Boys: Curse of the Mayan Coin (2014), Socorro (2017) and In the Vault (2017).

Mitch Hoopes was born on 8 July 1953 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA.

Mike Foudy was born on 15 May 1910 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He died on 26 May 1991 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA.

Orville Fouse was born on 17 June 1908 in Bisbee, Arizona, USA. He was a production manager, known for 711 Ocean Drive (1950), Moonfire (1970) and Tobor the Great (1954). He died on 23 April 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.