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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.
- Lois Burnham, March 4, 1891, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Bill W.
- October 5, 1988 (aged 97), Mount Kisco, New York, U.S.
Learn about the life and legacy of Lois Wilson, who with her husband Bill Wilson co-founded Al-Anon, a support group for families and friends of alcoholics. Explore her childhood, education, marriage, and involvement in the early Alcoholics Anonymous movement.
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
- John Kent Harrison
- William G. Borchert, Camille Thomasson
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
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.
Apr 25, 2010 · A biographical drama based on the true story of Lois Wilson, co-founder of Al-Anon, and her alcoholic husband Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. The film stars Winona Ryder and Barry Pepper and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
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Buy. Unrated. YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 154. A Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie based on the true story of the enduring but troubled love between Lois Wilson...
