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Wilbur Turnblad (Character)
from Hairspray (1988)

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Wilbur Turnblad is Tracy's dad See more »

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  1. Hairspray (2007) Played by Christopher Walken

  2. Hairspray (1988) Played by Jerry Stiller

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Genres:
Comedy / Romance / Music / Musical
Plot Keywords:
1960s / Baltimore Maryland / Civil Rights / Dance See more »

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From Hairspray (2007)
Velma Von Tussle: Incredible! I could do a fan dance with a lettuce leaf and you would remain completely obtuse!
Wilbur Turnblad: Obtuse?
Velma Von Tussle: Yes, obtuse!
Wilbur Turnblad: I flunked geometry...
Velma Von Tussle: ...yes, and biology too, no doubt!
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