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Robert Brian Wilson; (8 March 1962 – present) was an American actor (in both the movies and television), stand-up comedian, singer, and voice artist. He is best known for portraying Billy Chapman in Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984). Wilson stopped acting in the early 90s.

Early career and stage
As an young and inexperienced actor, Wilson's first role Billy Chapman (character) in Silent Night, Deadly Night. The role has been "most iconic killer Santa in the history of the horror genre". However, in the wake of the release of Silent Night, Deadly Night, Wilson reportedly was uneasy about his decision to star in the film, siding with the 'angry mother' critics who insisted that the 1984 slasher film was an abomination that never should have been.

Santa Barbara
Wilson appeared as Channing Capwell jr. on Santa Barbara (1984-1985 and 1991), a character that is killed in the very beginning of the first episode he is introduced, but subsequently appears sporadically in flashbacks throughout the show. Wilson stated that "It was a difficult decision I had to make quickly," said Wilson. "I had tested for the role of Ted Capwell, which went to Todd McKee, and they asked me if I would be willing to play Channing even though it would be limited... very. I thought about it a bit and decided it was work and somebody had to do it. Since the character wasn't going to be too recognizable, they hope they could work me in later in another role."

Personal life
Wilson retired from acting in 1993. . he worked in the trade show business and holds a prominent and successful position in the business. . Wilson married Michelle L., a marriage that produced three children. He owns two houses, one in Burbank, a city in Los Angeles County, California, and the other in New York.

Convention Appearances
In 2015, he began making appearances at conventions, sometimes even posing for photos in a Santa suit, and taking part in interviews. He stated that whilst he was still not happy with his performance, he had made peace with that. He credited the passion of horror fans for changing his outlook on the film.