David Patrick Wilson, a native New Yorker, was born to Scottish/Irish parents, shaping his identity from a young age.
Raised and schooled on Long Island, he attended Northport High School, graduating in 1967 as a scholar athlete. However, he decided to put his sports career on hold in his senior year to star in the school's production of "South Pacific," opposite the renowned Broadway legend, Patti Lupone.
This experience sparked a passion for acting, which led him to attend Columbia University in Manhattan for two years before leaving in the spring of 1969 to pursue his dream at The Neighborhood Playhouse. There, he studied under the guidance of legendary acting coach, Sanford Meisner, and his devoted disciple, William Esper.
After completing his studies, Wilson launched his career on the stages of New York's Public Theater and Chicago's The Ivanhoe, as well as in film ("Going Home," "The Seven-Ups") and television ("Secret Storm"). In 1974, he made the move to Los Angeles, expanding his repertoire to include work in all three disciplines in Stockholm, Sweden, and Tel Aviv, Israel.
Throughout his career, Wilson has been a devoted father to five children (three girls and two boys) and has five grandchildren. Despite his many professional successes, he remains passionate about acting and singing, having trained under the renowned coach, Seth Riggs, of "American Idol" fame.
In addition to his acting and singing pursuits, Wilson has also ventured into screenwriting, directing, and producing, further solidifying his status as a multifaceted artist.
