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Karl Wendell Wilson (born September 10, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for eight different teams. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 1987 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the LSU Tigers.[2]

Key Information

With Dallas Cowboys left tackle Erik Williams, Wilson appeared on the cover of the video game Madden NFL '95, albeit with his shirt number changed to the unused number 70.

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Karl Wilson is a British actor and lawyer known for his work across theatre, television, and film, as well as his dual career combining legal consultancy with professional performing arts. He qualified as a solicitor with Linklaters, where he specialized in international capital markets, derivatives, and structured products, before later working in-house at major financial institutions on major transactions and regulatory matters. Retraining as an actor, he graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2015 after initial training at the Royal Academy of Music, and has since pursued acting professionally while maintaining a role in legal consultancy. Wilson's stage credits include appearances in Fiddler on the Roof at the Barbican and on UK tour, Witness for the Prosecution in the West End, and King Charles III on UK tour and in Sydney. His screen work features roles in the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air (2024), Boxing Day (2021), and Will (2017), alongside various short films. He also serves as a Trustee at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His experience balancing dual careers in law and acting has been discussed in professional contexts, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in such transitions.

Early Life and Education

Birth and Background

Little is known about Karl Wilson's early life, as no public details on his birth date, birthplace, family background, or childhood activities are documented in reliable sources. He is British.

College Football at LSU

This subsection previously contained information about a different individual sharing the name Karl Wilson. The subject of this article, a British actor and former lawyer, has no documented involvement in college football or attendance at Louisiana State University. Karl Wilson qualified as a solicitor with Linklaters, specializing in international capital markets, derivatives, and structured products. He later retrained as an actor, with initial training at the Royal Academy of Music and graduation from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2015. Karl Wilson (the British actor and former lawyer) does not have a professional football career. The content previously in this section refers to a different individual, Karl Wilson, who played defensive end in the NFL from 1987 to 1995.

Media and Television Appearances

Karl Wilson has credits in television miniseries, feature films, and short films. His television roles include German Man #1 in the Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air (2024), Topcliffe Servant in Will (2017, 2 episodes), and Colonel Laurence Anderson in the upcoming miniseries Missions Commandos (2025, 3 episodes). He also appeared as Driver in the feature film Boxing Day (2021). Additional credits include supporting roles in short films such as Atlas (2024), The Third Wish (2019), Love Robot (2018), and others. These are acting roles; no non-acting appearances such as in sports broadcasts are listed in available sources.

Legacy and Recognition

Notable Mentions in Media

Karl Wilson was featured on the cover of the video game Madden NFL '95 alongside Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Erik Williams. The artwork prominently displayed Williams, with Wilson appearing in the background as a San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman. For the cover image, Wilson's jersey number was edited to 70, a number not worn by any player on the 49ers roster during the 1994 season. This appearance marked one of the few instances of a defensive lineman being included on a Madden NFL cover.

Post-Career Status

Karl Wilson concluded his National Football League playing career after the 1995 season, during which he appeared in 11 games (one start) for the Buffalo Bills. No verified public information is available regarding his occupation, residence, or other activities following his retirement from professional football, as major sports databases and profiles contain no documentation beyond his playing tenure.
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