Earl Hindman

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
10/20/1942
Birthplace:
Bisbee, Arizona
Death Date:
12/29/2003
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biography
A lean, lanky character actor, Earl Hindman has played Wilson, the eccentric next door neighbor whose face is always obstructed by the backyard fence yet who provides the voice of experience and wisdom on the hit series "Home Improvement" (ABC, 1991-99).

Born and raised in the Southwest, Hindman became interested in acting while still a high school student. When he was cast in his first professional role (in Shakespeare) at the Old Globe Theatre, he dropped out of college. Years of stage work followed, including parts in the national touring company of "The Great White Hope" (1969-70), an Continued

milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised in the Southwest
 
Stage debut, at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego
1967 
Was a member of the Syracuse Repertory Theatre
1969 
Appeared in the national tour of "The Great White Hope"
1970 
Off-Broadway debut in "Dark of the Moon" with Rue McClanahan and Harvey Keitel
Continued