Trey Wilson

Donald Yearnsley "Trey" Wilson III (January 21, 1948 – January 16, 1989) was an American character actor known for playing rural, authoritarian type characters, most notably in comedies such as Raising Arizona and Bull Durham.

Career

During his career, Wilson appeared in numerous stage productions and 30 films or television shows, including guest roles on Spenser: For Hire and The Equalizer. On stage, he appeared in The Front Page at Lincoln Center and on Broadway, he appeared with Sandy Duncan in Peter Pan. He also appeared in Pat Benatar's music video "Love Is a Battlefield" as the father who throws her out of the house. His most memorable roles were in two films, Raising Arizona, as unpainted furniture store owner Nathan Arizona, and Bull Durham, as Joe Riggins, manager of the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team. The end credits of The Silence of the Lambs and Miss Firecracker dedicate the films to him.

Personal life and death

Wilson was born in Houston, Texas to Donald Yearnsley Wilson and Irene Louise Wilson. He attended Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas. He majored in English and theatre at the University of Houston. It was there that he met Judy Blye, a well-known New York soap opera casting agent, and they were married on August 25, 1975. Wilson died from a cerebral hemorrhage in New York City on January 16, 1989. He had been cast in the Coen brothers' film Miller's Crossing at the time of his death and was replaced by Albert Finney. Wilson's last film was Great Balls of Fire!, the biopic of Jerry Lee Lewis, where he played legendary American record producer Sam Phillips. Wilson was a cousin of former Texas Republican State Senator Kim Brimer.

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Azcentral 25 Mar 2025
Adding that downfield threat — even with a raw late-round pick — could open up space in intermediate areas for Harrison, Wilson and tight end Trey McBride.Other potential target areas ... Mack Wilson Sr.
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There are talented freshmen like Vernell Brown and Dallas Wilson – each of whom are ranked in the top eight among WRs in the Class of 2025 ... Wilson struggled to stay on the field last season and played just four games due to a hip injury.
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Usatoday 19 Mar 2025
And while the fates of some notable ones remain in limbo – free agent QBs Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson and Bengals All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson among them – this seemed like a (fairly) fair point ...
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Warriors’ hoops season ends in Sioux City

The Lewiston Tribune 16 Mar 2025
Beardin’s second trey and a pair of Wilson layups constituted a 7-0 LC State run that tied the game at 20-20 with 4.38 left in the second quarter ...Lindsey (Wilson) came in the first half, had three offensive rebounds for putback points.
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Giants, Browns predicted to make wild NFL Draft trade for risky quarterbacks

Sportingnews 15 Mar 2025
If 2021 is any indication, it might not be the right move, because the first three choices there were Trevor Lawrence to the Jaguars, Zach Wilson to the Jets and Trey Lance to the 49ers.
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Sportingnews 14 Mar 2025
A handful of high-profile departures and arrivals lie in repose, with Cooper Kupp, Russell Wilson and Trey Hendrickson all attempting to unearth their still murky futures.
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Jones, Shanahan finally united on 49ers years after 2021 draft saga

NBC Bay Area 13 Mar 2025
Four years ago ... Then, the 49ers surprised a good share of the public with the selection of Trey Lance after Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson were chosen in the first two spots ... Mac Jones and Trey,” Shanahan later said on the "I Am Athlete" podcast ... .
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Shedeur Sanders visiting Tennessee Titans Monday on pre-NFL draft visit

Daily News Journal 10 Mar 2025
... Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Jameis Winston, Jacoby Brissett, Jimmy Garoppolo and Mac Jones as well as younger players looking for their first real opportunities to start like Zach Wilson and Trey Lance.
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It's time for 'Extreme Quarterback Makeover: Cleveland Browns' to start in free agency

Fremont News Messenger 10 Mar 2025
That group includes familiar faces like Jacoby Brissett and Joe Flacco, but also starters who flamed out elsewhere, such as Carson Wentz, Mac Jones, Jimmy Garoppolo, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Drew Lock and the list goes on from there.
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NFL free agency explained from salary cap and tampering to franchise and transition tags

Newsday 09 Mar 2025
Several high-profile players, including quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields, will be free to sign a contract with a new team ... Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson talks ...
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Prep hoops notebook: King gears up to face the 'best' in Wayne Memorial in quarterfinal

Detroit news 09 Mar 2025
Mary’s and Michigan-bound Trey McKenney, who could very well hoist the Mr ... Junior Julius Wilson, Wilson’s grandson who transferred from De La Salle, had 14 points and 10 rebounds, making two free throws with 13 seconds left for a 68-65 lead.
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Logan Wilson responds to Bengals granting Trey Hendrickson trade request with melting face

Lancaster Eagle Gazette 07 Mar 2025
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson was among those reacting to Thursday's news that the team granted star defensive end Trey Hendrickson a request to seek a trade. Wilson tweeted an emoji of a melting face.
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