Guiding Light
1952
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Lois Wilson (née Burnham; March 4, 1891 – October 5, 1988), also known as Lois W., was the co-founder of Al-Anon Family Groups, a 12-Step fellowship for the friends and family of alcoholics. She was the wife of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) co-founder Bill W.
Learn about the life and legacy of Lois Wilson, who with her husband Bill Wilson co-founded Al-Anon Family Groups, a support network for families and friends of alcoholics. Explore her early years, her marriage, her involvement in Al-Anon, and her later years.
Lois Wilson (June 28, 1894 – March 3, 1988) was an American actress who worked during the silent film era. She also directed two short films and was a scenario writer. [1] Early life. Born to Andrew Kenley Wilson and Constance (née Coolidge) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, [2] Wilson's family moved to Alabama when she was still very young.
Lois soon discovers she is not alone in her isolation and anger, that there is a vast number of people whose lives and relationships have been devastated because a loved one is an alcoholic or drug addict. To help herself and others like her, she co-founds Al-Anon in 1951. Cast. Winona Ryder as Lois Wilson; Barry Pepper as Bill Wilson
Lois Wilson was the wife of Bill Wilson, the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous. She also started Al-Anon, a support group for families of alcoholics, and shared her story of overcoming her husband's addiction.
- William Borchert
Apr 25, 2010 · A TV movie starring Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper as Lois and Bill Wilson, the couple who created Al-Anon and Alcoholics Anonymous. Based on a true story of devotion, recovery and hope amid alcoholism and marital challenges.
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Feb 15, 2024 · Lois Wilson is a former United Church minister, human rights advocate and Canadian Senator. She shares her stories of how her Christian faith and her connection to nature have guided her work for the common good.
