John Wilson (b 1954) is an American copyrighter and publicist. He is best known as the founder of the Golden Raspberry awards (or Razzies) which are held annually on the evening before the Academy Awards and distribute dubious 'awards' for perceived poor acting and filmaking. The Golden Raspberries or Razzies were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to complement the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... The Golden Raspberries or Razzies were created by John Wilson in 1980, intended to complement the Academy Awards by dishonoring the worst acting, screenwriting, songwriting, directing, and films that the film industry had to offer. ... Academy Award The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, are the most prominent and most watched film awards ceremony in the world. ...