Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-11-18
- Born Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
Height:
5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
Also Known As:
歐文·威爾森, オーウェン・ウィルソン, โอเวน วิลสัน, أوين ويلسون, Owen Cunningham Wilson, Όουεν Κάνινγκχαμ Γουίλσον, Оуен Вілсон, 오웬 윌슨, ოუენ უილსონი, אוון וילסון, Owen C. Wilson, اوون ویلسون
Owen Wilson
Owen Cunningham Wilson, born on November 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas, is a prominent American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter known for his laid-back demeanor and distinctive vocal delivery. Raised in a creative family – his mother Laura was a photographer, and his father Robert was an advertising executive – Owen, along with his brothers Andrew and Luke (both also actors), enjoyed a typical Texan upbringing. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English.Wilson's career began in the mid-1990s, notably with the film "Bottle Rocket" (1996), which he co-wrote with Wes Anderson. This collaboration marked the beginning of a successful partnership, leading to other critically acclaimed films like "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums," for which they received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.Throughout his career, Owen Wilson has showcased his versatility in a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles. He gained mainstream popularity through films such as "Wedding Crashers," "Zoolander," "Shanghai Noon," "Meet the Parents," and "Marley & Me." His ability to portray charming, often quirky characters has made him a beloved figure in Hollywood.Notably, Wilson has also found success in voice acting, most famously as the voice of the race car Lightning McQueen in the highly successful Pixar "Cars" franchise, including "Cars" (2006), "Cars 2" (2011), "Cars 3" (2017), and the spin-off series "Cars on the Road" (2022). He also lent his voice to the titular character in "Marmaduke" (2010) and Reggie in "Free Birds" (2013).Beyond acting, Wilson has writing and producing credits on several of his films, demonstrating his multifaceted talent within the industry. While often recognized for his comedic roles, he has also taken on more dramatic parts in films like "Behind Enemy Lines" and "No Escape." His personal life has occasionally been in the public eye, but he is known for valuing his privacy. Continuing to be an active force in Hollywood, Owen Wilson remains a celebrated actor known for his unique comedic timing and memorable performances.
Awards :
17 wins & 53 nominations
