John Wilson is a highly acclaimed American documentary filmmaker, hailing from the culturally rich and vibrant neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, where he spent his early years growing up on Long Island, surrounded by the eclectic mix of cultures, sounds, and aromas that the area is renowned for, and it is here that he developed his passion for storytelling and filmmaking, which would later become the foundation of his illustrious career.
As Wilson embarked on a journey of professional transition, he bid farewell to the academic realm and ventured into the uncharted territory of the private investigation sector, where he put his skills to the ultimate test in the year 2008, shortly after completing his collegiate education.
Fast-forwarding to the year 2015, Wilson was suddenly presented with a truly extraordinary and life-changing opportunity, one that would propel him onto a thrilling musical journey alongside the renowned and incomparable David Byrne.
Years went by, and in 2020, John Wilson's unwavering commitment to his craft and his exceptional abilities ultimately led to the highly anticipated premiere of his trailblazing six-part documentary series, How To with John Wilson, on the prestigious HBO network, thereby cementing his status as a masterful storyteller and documentarian of unparalleled distinction.
