Brian Wilson was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys.
Brian Wilson Biography
| Real Name | Brian Douglas Wilson |
| Nickname | Brian Wilson |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, musician and record producer |
| Date of Birth | 20 June 1942 |
| Age | 82 years (in 2025, at the time of death) |
| Birth Place | Inglewood, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Inglewood, California, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Ethnicity | Not know |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Not known |
| College | El Camino College |
| Education Qualification | Major in psychology |
Brian Wilson Age
Brian Wilson was born on 20 June 1942 in Inglewood, California, United States. He was 82 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Gemini.
Brian Wilson Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Judy Bowles Marilyn Rovell Debbie Keil Carolyn Williams Melinda Kae Ledbetter |
| Spouse/Wife | Marilyn Rovell (from 1964 to 1979) Melinda Ledbetter ( m. 1995, died 2024) |
| Children | Daughter – Carine and Wendy and Five adopted children |
Brian Wilson Family
| Father’s Name | Murry Wilson |
| Mother’s Name | Audree Neva |
| Brother’s Name | Dennis and Carl |
| Sister’s Name | None |
Career
| Debut | As singer – 1961 Film – 1965: The Girl on the Beach TV – 1967: Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution |
| Awards | 2005, 2013 – Grammy Award |
Brian Wilson Movies
| Movies | Release Date |
|---|---|
| The Girls on the Beach | 1965 |
| The Monkey’s Uncle | 1965 |
| The Return of Bruno | 1987 |
| Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey | 1994 |
| Beautiful Dreamer: Brain Wilson and the Story of Smile | 2004 |
| Love & Mercy | 2014 |
| Echo in the Canyon | 2018 |
| Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road | 2021 |
Brian Wilson Television Shows –
- 1967 – Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
- 1988 – The New Leave It to Beaver
- 1988 – Full House
- 1995 – Baywatch
- 2005 – Duck Dodgers
Brian Wilson Songs, Albums –
- 1988 – Brain Wilson
- 1995 – I Just Wasn’t Made of These Times
- 1995 – Orange Crate Art
- 1998 – Imagination
- 2004 – Gettin’ IN over My Head
- 2004 – Brian Wilson Presents Smile
- 2005 – What I Really Want for Christmas
- 2008 – The Lucky Old Sun
- 2010 – Brain Wilson Reimagines Gershwin
- 2011 – In the Key of Disney
- 2015 – No Pier Pressure
- 2021 – At My Piano
Brian Wilson Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 188 cm In meters – 1.88 m In feet & inches – 6’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 78 kg In pounds – 168 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Brian Wilson Death, Cause of Death
| Date of Death | 11 June 2025 |
| Place of Death | At his home |
| Cause of Death | Natural death |
Brian Wilson Net Worth 2025
| Net Worth (approx) | $100 Million (As of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | Update soon |
| Income Source | Singing, songwriting, record producing, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Brian Wilson
- Brian Wilson was born at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, California, to Audree Neva and Murry Wilson.
- His father was a machinist who later pursued songwriting part-time.
- Wilson’s two younger brothers, Dennis and Carl, were born in 1944 and 1946.
- In 1944, the family moved from Inglewood to 3701 West 119th Street in nearby Hawthorne, California.
- Wilson, along with his siblings, suffered psychological and sporadic physical maltreatment from their father.
- From an early age, Wilson exhibited an aptitude for learning by ear.
- Carl introduced him to R&B, and their uncle Charlie taught him Boogie-woogie piano.
- One of Wilson’s first forays into songwriting, penned when he was nine.
- At the age of 12, his family acquired an upright piano, and he began teaching himself to play piano.
- He learned how to write manuscript music through a friend of his father.
- In high school, Wilson played quarterback for Hawthorne High’s football team.
- At age 15, he briefly worked part-time sweeping at a jewelry store, his only paid employment before his success in music.
- In September 1960, Wilson enrolled as a psychology major at El Camino College in Los Angeles, also pursuing music.
- The three Wilson brothers, Love and Jardine, debut their first music group together, called “the Pendletones”.
- In 1962, Wilson and the Beach Boys signed a seven-year contract with Capitol Records under producer Nick Venet.
- Wilson grew socially distant from the Beach Boys with his bandmates frequently touring.
- Brian Wilson died at 82 on June 11, 2025, just days shy of his 83rd birthday.
FAQ:
How old was Brian Wilson?
82 years (in 2025, at the time of death)
Who was Brian Wilson’s wife?
Melinda Ledbetter until her death on 30 January 2024.
How rich was Brian Wilson?
As of 2025, Brian Wilson’s estimated net worth is $100 Million.
Who was Brine Wilson’s first Wife?
Marilyn Wilson from 1964 to 1979.