Trivia

Wilson and actor Rondo Hatton were both afflicted with acromegaly, a disorder that distorts the features, making them look heavy and ugly.

In addition to his extensive career doing character parts in almost 200 films, which started at the very end of the silent era, he also had an additional career as Wallace Beery's stand-in and double for approximately 25 years.

Was a Professional Wrestler.

Grandfather of Shauna Bloom.