| 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: |
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Portrayed by: |
Jerry Stiller (1988) |
Wilbur Turnblad is a central character on Hairspray, both, 1988 and 2007. Is the father of the lead character, Tracy and the husband of Edna Turnblad. Unlike his wife he encourages Tracy to pursue her dreams.
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.