Dick Wilson

Dick Wilson, born Riccardo Di Guglielmo (30 July 1916 – 19 November 2007), was a British-Canadian character actor. He was known for playing grocery store manager Mr. (George) Whipple in over 500 Charmin toilet paper television commercials (1965–1989, 1999-2000).

Wilson was raised in Hamilton, Ontario. He died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, aged 91.

References

Other websites

 An interview with Dick Wilson
Obituary in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Category:1916 births
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Category:Actors from Lancashire
Category:Canadian movie actors
Category:Canadian television actors
Category:English movie actors
Category:English television actors