| Wilbur Turnblad | |
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 The 1988 and the 2007 Wilbur | |
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Name: |
Wilbur Turnblad |
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Gender: |
Male |
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Family: |
Edna Turnblad (wife) |
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Enemies: |
Velma Von Tussle |
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Relationships: |
Edna Turnblad (wife) |
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Appearences: |
Hairspray (1988 film) |
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Portrayed by: |
Jerry Stiller (1988) |
Wilbur Turnblad is a central character in Hairspray. Is the father of protagonist, Tracy Turnblad and the husband of Edna Turnblad. Unlike his wife he encourages Tracy to pursue her dreams.
Wilbur owns The Hardy Har Hut, a joke shop located under the Turnblad family's apartment.
When the police arrest those peacefully protesting against WYZT's segregation and racist policies, Wilbur uses most of the family's savings to bail everyone out.
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Trivia[]
- Although Jerry Stiller didn't get recalled to play as Wilbur Turnblad again, he did get to be Mr. Pinky in the 2007 adaption of Hairspray.