Theodore Wilson

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Theodore Wilson (center), with Clifton Davis and Theresa Merritt
Theodore Wilson (center), with Clifton Davis and Theresa Merritt

Theodore "Teddy" Wilson (December 10, 1943 - July 21, 1991) was an American character actor best known for his recurring role as Sweet Daddy Williams on the CBS sitcom Good Times from 1976 until 1979. Wilson also played the role of Al Dunbar in a popular two-part episode of the 1970s sitcom What's Happening!!. In the conclusion of the two-parter, Wilson's character gets arrested for bootlegging a Doobie Brothers concert.

Born in New York, New York on December 10, 1943, Wilson was married to actress Joan Pringle. He died from AIDS-related complications on July 21, 1991 at the age of 47 in Los Angeles, California.

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