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| Born | Owen Cunningham Wilson November 18, 1968 Dallas, Texas, United States |
Owen Cunningham Wilson (born November 18, 1968) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor and writer. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay is the Academy Award for the best script not based upon previously published material The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Wilson is perhaps best known for his successful comedic roles such as John Beckwith in Wedding Crashers and as Hansel in Zoolander as well as for his distinctively shaped nose. Wedding Crashers is a 2005 Comedy film, directed by David Dobkin. Zoolander is a 2001 Comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. The film is based on a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and
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Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas, the son of photographer Laura Wilson (née Cunningham), and Robert Andrew Wilson, an advertising executive and operator of a public television station. A photographer is a person who takes a Photograph using a Camera. Laura Wilson, known as Laura Cunningham ( August 28, 1945 in Fort Worth Texas) is an American Photographer best known for [1] His family is Irish and Roman Catholic. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate [2][3] While living in Dallas, Wilson attended The Lamplighter School, which he revisited in 2005, and St. Mark's School of Texas, from which he was expelled when, in the tenth grade, he stole his teacher's textbook in an attempt to help him finish his math homework quicker. The St Mark's School of Texas is a nonsectarian preparatory Day school for boys located in Dallas, Texas, USA [4] Wilson also attended his senior year in high school at the New Mexico Military Institute. New Mexico Military Institute is located in Roswell, New Mexico.
In 1991, Wilson moved to Los Angeles with brothers Luke and Andrew to pursue acting careers. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American film actor Andrew Cunningham Wilson (born August 22, 1964) is an American Film Actor.
While Wilson found some initial success as a film actor after his turn as Dignan in Bottle Rocket, he also remained a key creative collaborator in Wes Anderson's next two directorial efforts. Bottle Rocket is a 1996 film directed by Wes Anderson. It was co-written by Anderson and Owen Wilson. Wesley Wales Anderson (born May 1, 1969) is an American director, writer, Actor, and producer of features Rushmore was the two writers' second script collaboration. Rushmore is a 1998 Comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson about an eccentric teenager named Max Fischer ( Jason Schwartzman) and Although Wilson didn't appear in the film, he and Anderson acknowledged on the Criterion Collection DVD audio commentary that Wilson has a sort of quasi-cameo as Rosemary Cross's dead husband, Edward Appleby. The Criterion Collection is a Privately held company that distributes "authoritative" consumer versions of "important classic and contemporary films" DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is When Max Fischer visits Miss Cross in Appleby's boyhood bedroom, photographs of a young Owen Wilson are incorporated in the set for the scene. [5]
Wilson quickly landed roles in big-budget movies such as The Cable Guy, directed by Ben Stiller, an early admirer of Bottle Rocket. The Cable Guy is a 1996 black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director Bottle Rocket is a 1996 film directed by Wes Anderson. It was co-written by Anderson and Owen Wilson. After minor appearances in action films like Anaconda, Armageddon and The Haunting, Wilson appeared in two dramatic roles: supporting actor in Permanent Midnight, which starred Stiller as a drug-addicted TV writer; and a role as a serial killer in The Minus Man. Anaconda ( 1997) is a horror Film. It was followed by the sequel Anacondas The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. Armageddon is a 1998 disaster / sci-fi - action film about a group of blue-collar deep-core drillers who are The Haunting is a 1999 remake of the 1963 Horror film of the same name. Permanent Midnight is a 1998 movie directed by David Veloz starring Ben Stiller. The Minus Man is a 1999 film based on the novel by Lew McCreary.
Owen is considered a part of the Frat Pack, a group of actors including Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Vince Vaughn, and brother Luke Wilson. The "Frat Pack" is a 1990s-2000s era nickname given to a group of male Hollywood comedy actors who have appeared together in many of the highest grossing comedy movies Steven John "Steve" Carell (born August 16, 1962) is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American John William "Will" Ferrell (ˈfærəl born July 16, 1967) is an American Comedian, Actor, Voice actor, Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director Thomas Jack Black Jr (born August 28 1969 is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician. Vincent Anthony "Vince" Vaughn (born March 28, 1970) is an American Film actor. Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American film actor
Wilson got his big break with the 2000 comedy action hit Shanghai Noon, starring opposite Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan. Shanghai Noon is a 2000 action - adventure - comedy - Western film starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson Hong Kong ( officially the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, is a territory located on China 's south coast on the Pearl River Delta, and borders Jackie Chan, SBS, MBE (born Chan Kong Sang, 陳港生 on 7 April 1954 is an Actor, action choreographer, Film director The film grossed nearly US$100 million worldwide. His fame continued to rise after starring alongside Ben Stiller and Will Ferrell in the 2001 film Zoolander. Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director John William "Will" Ferrell (ˈfærəl born July 16, 1967) is an American Comedian, Actor, Voice actor, Zoolander is a 2001 Comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. The film is based on a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and
Gene Hackman took notice of Wilson's performance in Shanghai Noon and recommended Wilson to play opposite himself in the 2001 action film Behind Enemy Lines. Eugene Allen "Gene" Hackman (born January 30, 1930) is a two-time Academy Award -winning American actor and author Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 thriller War film directed by John Moore and starring Gene Hackman and Owen Wilson Also in 2001, Wilson and Anderson collaborated on their third film, The Royal Tenenbaums, which was a financial and critical success. The Royal Tenenbaums is a 2001 dramatic Dark comedy directed by Wes Anderson about three Gifted siblings who experience The comedy featured an all-star cast, including Gene Hackman, Ben Stiller, Bill Murray, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Danny Glover, Seymour Cassel and brother Luke. Eugene Allen "Gene" Hackman (born January 30, 1930) is a two-time Academy Award -winning American actor and author Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director For the British actor see Billy Murray (actor. William James "Bill" Murray (born September 21, 1950) is an Anjelica Huston (born July 8, 1951) is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe Award -winning American actress and former Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (born September 27 1972 is an Academy Award - Golden Globe - and double Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Danny Lebern Glover (born July 22 1946 is an American Actor, Film director, and Political activist. Seymour Joseph Cassel (born January 22, 1937 Cassel's early career was tied to fellow actor John Cassavetes. Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American film actor Owen Wilson had a memorable supporting role in the film as Eli Cash, a drug-addled bon vivant who becomes a literary celebrity. It earned the writing team an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay; Owen is the only "Frat Pack" member to receive an Academy Award nomination.
Wilson returned to the buddy comedy genre in 2002 with the action comedy I Spy, co-starring Eddie Murphy. I Spy is a 2002 American spy Comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson. Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy (born April 3 1961 is an Academy Award -nominated Golden Globe - Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American This big-screen remake of the television series flopped at the box office. He then reunited with Chan to make Shanghai Knights (2003) and the movie remake of the television series Starsky & Hutch (2004). Shanghai Knights is a 2003 action - Comedy film. It is the sequel to Shanghai Noon. Starsky & Hutch is a 2004 American comedy / Action film directed by Todd Phillips, director of Old School Due to his busy schedule as an actor and his ongoing sinus malady, Wilson was unable to collaborate on the script for Wes Anderson's fourth feature, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is Wes Anderson 's fourth feature length Film, released in the U The 2004 film was ultimately co-written by filmmaker Noah Baumbach. Noah Baumbach (born September 3, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York) is an Academy Award -nominated American Writer However, Wilson did star in the film as Bill Murray's would-be son, Ned Plimpton—a role written specifically for Wilson. [6]
Wilson partnered with Vince Vaughn in the 2005 Wedding Crashers which grossed over $200 million in the US alone. Vincent Anthony "Vince" Vaughn (born March 28, 1970) is an American Film actor. Wedding Crashers is a 2005 Comedy film, directed by David Dobkin. Also in 2005, Owen collaborated with his brothers by appearing in The Wendell Baker Story, written by brother Luke, directed by Luke and brother Andrew. The Wendell Baker Story is the first movie directed by Actor Luke Wilson and his eldest brother Andrew Wilson, which premiered [7] In 2006, Wilson provided the voice of Lightning McQueen in the Disney/Pixar film Cars, starred in You, Me, and Dupree with Kate Hudson, and appeared with Stiller in Night at the Museum. Pixar Animation Studios is a CGI animation production company based in Emeryville California. Cars is a 2006 animated Feature film produced by Pixar and directed by both John Lasseter and Joe Ranft. You Me and Dupree is a Comedy film released on July 14, 2006. Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American Film actress. Night at the Museum is a 2006 American Adventure Comedy film.
Wilson has appeared in eight movies with Stiller (a long-time friend) to date: The Cable Guy (1996), Permanent Midnight (1998), Meet the Parents (2000), Zoolander (2001), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Starsky & Hutch (2004),The Big Bounce (2004), Meet the Fockers (2004) and Night at the Museum (2006). The Cable Guy is a 1996 black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. Permanent Midnight is a 1998 movie directed by David Veloz starring Ben Stiller. Meet the Parents is a 2000 American Comedy film written by Greg Glienna and directed by Jay Roach of Austin Zoolander is a 2001 Comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. The film is based on a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and The Royal Tenenbaums is a 2001 dramatic Dark comedy directed by Wes Anderson about three Gifted siblings who experience Starsky & Hutch is a 2004 American comedy / Action film directed by Todd Phillips, director of Old School Meet the Fockers ( 2004) is a Comedy film and a Sequel to Meet the Parents starring Robert De Niro, Ben Night at the Museum is a 2006 American Adventure Comedy film.
Wilson recently appeared in another Wes Anderson film, The Darjeeling Limited, which screened at the 45th annual New York Film Festival, the Venice Film Festival and opened September 30, 2007, co-starring Jason Schwartzman and Adrien Brody. The Darjeeling Limited is a 2007 Drama-comedy film directed by Wes Anderson, and starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody The New York Film Festival is the one of the most important film festivals in the United States first held in 1963 in New York. The Venice Film Festival is the oldest Film festival in the world Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Jason Francesco Schwartzman (born June 26, 1980) is an American Actor and Musician. Adrien Brody (born April 14 1973 is an Academy Award -winning American Actor. . [8] Wilson next starred in the Judd Apatow comedy, Drillbit Taylor, released in March 2008. Judd Apatow (born December 6, 1967) is an American Film producer, director, and Screenwriter. Drillbit Taylor (aka Drillbit Taylor Budget Bodyguard) is a 2008 Comedy film starring Owen Wilson as the title character
Wilson was previously linked with actress Demi Moore, singer Sheryl Crow and, most recently, with actress Kate Hudson. Demi Moore (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11 1962 is an American Actress. Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American Singer-songwriter and Musician. Kate Garry Hudson (born April 19, 1979) is an American Film actress. Their relationship ended in May 2007. [10]
Wilson was taken to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California on August 26, 2007 after a reported suicide attempt at his Santa Monica home, where Wilson allegedly slashed his wrists and took an overdose of pills. Saint John's Health Center is a Hospital in Santa Monica, California, USA. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The term drug overdose (or simply overdose or OD) describes the Ingestion or application of a Drug or other substance in quantities [11][12] Once stabilized at St. John's, Wilson was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where his condition was initially described as serious, then later upgraded to good and stable condition. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a Hospital located in Los Angeles California. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
On August 27, 2007, Wilson issued a statement: "I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "[13] On August 29, 2007, Wilson withdrew from filming in Tropic Thunder, produced by and starring friend and frequent collaborator, Ben Stiller. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Tropic Thunder is a 2008 action Comedy film produced and directed by Ben Stiller and written by Stiller Justin Theroux Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director He was later replaced by Matthew McConaughey. Matthew David McConaughey (məˈkɑnəˌheɪ born November 4 1969 is an American Actor. [14]
On October 4, 2007, Wilson made a public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Darjeeling Limited. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Darjeeling Limited is a 2007 Drama-comedy film directed by Wes Anderson, and starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody He also made an appearance at the 2008 Oscars. [15]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Bottle Rocket | Dignan | Also short from 1994 of the same name |
| The Cable Guy | Robin's date | ||
| 1997 | Anaconda | Gary Dixon | |
| 1998 | Rushmore | Edward Applebee | |
| Permanent Midnight | Nicky | ||
| Armageddon | Oscar Choi | ||
| 1999 | Heat Vision and Jack | Heat Vision/Doug (voice) | TV |
| The Haunting | Luke Sanderson | ||
| Breakfast of Champions | Monte Rapid | ||
| The Minus Man | Vann Siegert | ||
| 2000 | Meet the Parents | Kevin Rawley | |
| Shanghai Noon | Roy O'Bannon | ||
| 2001 | Behind Enemy Lines | Lt. Bottle Rocket is a 1996 film directed by Wes Anderson. It was co-written by Anderson and Owen Wilson. The Cable Guy is a 1996 black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. Anaconda ( 1997) is a horror Film. It was followed by the sequel Anacondas The Hunt for the Blood Orchid. Rushmore is a 1998 Comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson about an eccentric teenager named Max Fischer ( Jason Schwartzman) and Permanent Midnight is a 1998 movie directed by David Veloz starring Ben Stiller. Armageddon is a 1998 disaster / sci-fi - action film about a group of blue-collar deep-core drillers who are Heat Vision and Jack was a proposed 1999 Comedy / Sci-fi Television show directed by Ben Stiller and starring Jack Black The Haunting is a 1999 remake of the 1963 Horror film of the same name. Breakfast of Champions is a 1999 film adapted and directed by Alan Rudolph from the novel of the same name by Kurt Vonnegut Jr The Minus Man is a 1999 film based on the novel by Lew McCreary. Meet the Parents is a 2000 American Comedy film written by Greg Glienna and directed by Jay Roach of Austin Shanghai Noon is a 2000 action - adventure - comedy - Western film starring Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson Behind Enemy Lines is a 2001 thriller War film directed by John Moore and starring Gene Hackman and Owen Wilson Chris Burnett | |
| The Royal Tenenbaums | Eli Cash | Oscar nomination (writing) | |
| Zoolander | Hansel McDonald | ||
| 2002 | I Spy | Alex Scott | |
| 2003 | Shanghai Knights | Roy O'Bannon | |
| Yeah Right! | Owen Wilson | Cameo | |
| 2004 | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Ned Plimpton | |
| Meet the Fockers | Kevin Rawley | Cameo | |
| Around the World in 80 Days | Wilbur Wright | Cameo | |
| Starsky & Hutch | Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson | ||
| The Big Bounce | Jack Ryan | ||
| 2005 | The Wendell Baker Story | Neil King | |
| Wedding Crashers | John Beckwith | ||
| 2006 | Night at the Museum | Jedediah Smith | Uncredited |
| You, Me and Dupree | Randolph Dupree | Also Produced | |
| Cars | Lightning McQueen | Voice | |
| 2007 | The Darjeeling Limited | Francis Whitman | |
| 2008 | Drillbit Taylor | Drillbit Taylor | |
| Marley & Me | John Grogan | filming | |
| 2009 | Night at the Museum 2: Escape from the Smithsonian | Jedediah | filming |