Owen Wilson
“I think there's a lot of humor in things that are serious.”
Owen Cunningham Wilson was born on November 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas. He is an American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter. He has had a long and fruitful association with filmmaker Wes Anderson, with whom he shared writing and acting credits for Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), the last of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He is widely recognized for his prominent roles in comedy blockbusters as part of the 'Frat Pack', starring in films such as Zoolander (2001), Shanghai Noon (2000), Wedding Crashers (2005), and the Night at the Museum franchise.
Wilson has also delivered acclaimed performances in romantic comedies and dramas, most notably Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris (2011), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, and Marley & Me (2008). He is the iconic voice of Lightning McQueen in Pixar's Cars franchise. On television, he starred as Mobius M. Mobius in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Loki (2021–2023).
Appearances on Soundtrack Wiki
- Marry Me (2022) (Charlie Gilbert)
- Wedding Crashers (2005) (John Beckwith)
Genres & Styles
Main Filmography
- Bottle Rocket (1996)
- Rushmore (1998)
- Shanghai Noon (2000)
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
- Zoolander (2001)
- Wedding Crashers (2005)
- Cars (2006)
- Marley & Me (2008)
- Midnight in Paris (2011)
- Marry Me (2022)
- Loki (2021-2023)
Related Projects
- Wes Anderson
- Luke Wilson
- Vince Vaughn
Similar Artists
- Vince Vaughn
- Ben Stiller
- Luke Wilson
- Will Ferrell
- Steve Carell
- Paul Rudd
Awards
- Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Screenplay - The Royal Tenenbaums (2002)
- Golden Globe Nomination for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy - Midnight in Paris (2012)
- BAFTA Award Nomination for Best Original Screenplay - The Royal Tenenbaums (2002)
Trivia
Signature Catchphrase: Wilson is famously known for saying 'Wow' in a distinct, drawn-out manner in many of his films, which has become a widespread internet meme.
Oscar nomination for Writing: He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for co-writing Wes Anderson's cult classic The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).
Distinct Nose: His signature crooked nose has been broken twice — once during a high school fight and once playing football with friends.
Creative Family: His brothers, Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson, are also actors and directors, and they have collaborated on several film projects together.