Owen Wilson ✓
Actor

Owen Wilson

Active Hollywood (American Film & Television) Rating 4.3/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromDallas, Texas, United States
  • Based inMaui, Hawaii / Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Age57 years
  • Active1994–present
  • Updated

Owen Wilson Biography Information

  • Real Name: Owen Cunningham Wilson
  • Screen Name: Owen Wilson
  • Date of Birth: November 18, 1968
  • Date of Death: Alive
  • Profession: Actor, Screenwriter, Producer
  • Debut Film: Bottle Rocket (1994 short / 1996 feature)
  • Known Moniker: Frat Pack Member, Lightning McQueen

Owen Wilson Family Member Name

  • Father: Robert Andrew Wilson (Advertising executive and public television operator)
  • Mother: Laura Cunningham Wilson (Photographer)
  • Brothers: Andrew Wilson (actor/director), Luke Wilson (actor)
  • Children: Robert Ford Wilson, Finn Lindqvist Wilson, Lyla Aranya Wilson

Owen Wilson Education

  • School Education: St. Mark’s School of Texas, Thomas Jefferson High School, New Mexico Military Institute
  • College Education: University of Texas at Austin (studied English)

Owen Wilson Career Highlight

Year Milestone / Film Name Significance
1996 Bottle Rocket Feature acting and co-writing debut alongside Wes Anderson
1998 Armageddon Breakout blockbuster supporting role
2000 Shanghai Noon Major commercial success pairing with Jackie Chan
2000 Meet the Parents Key recurring role in an iconic comedy franchise
2001 Zoolander Starred as Hansel, cementing his comedy status
2001 The Royal Tenenbaums Co-wrote and starred, receiving an Academy Award nomination
2005 Wedding Crashers Major box office blockbuster defining 2000s comedy
2006 Cars Voiced lead character Lightning McQueen for Pixar
2008 Marley & Me Landmark family drama commercial hit
2009 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Continued franchise role as miniature cowboy Jedediah
2011 Midnight in Paris Starred as Gil Pender, earning a Golden Globe nomination
2017 Wonder Box office success in acclaimed family drama
2021 Loki Acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe television debut as Mobius M. Mobius

Owen Wilson Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
1996 Lone Star Film & Television Awards Debut of the Year Special Award Bottle Rocket Won
1999 Lone Star Film & Television Awards Best Screenplay Lone Star Film Award Rushmore Won
2001 Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actor – Comedy or Musical Golden Satellite Award The Royal Tenenbaums Nominated
2002 Academy Awards Best Original Screenplay Oscar The Royal Tenenbaums Nominated
2002 BAFTA Film Awards Best Original Screenplay BAFTA Award The Royal Tenenbaums Nominated
2002 Writers Guild of America Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen WGA Award The Royal Tenenbaums Nominated
2004 MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss MTV Movie Award Starsky & Hutch Won
2005 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Best Acting Ensemble Critics’ Choice Award The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Nominated
2006 MTV Movie Awards Best On-Screen Team MTV Movie Award Wedding Crashers Won
2006 People’s Choice Awards Favorite On-Screen Match-Up People’s Choice Award Wedding Crashers Won
2012 Golden Globe Awards Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy Golden Globe Midnight in Paris Nominated
2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture SAG Award Midnight in Paris Nominated
2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture SAG Award The Grand Budapest Hotel Nominated
2017 Voice Arts Awards Outstanding Motion Picture Animation, Best Voiceover Voice Arts Award Cars 3 Won
2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards Best Team MTV Award Loki Won
2024 Astra TV Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Drama Series Astra TV Award Loki Nominated

At a Glance

15 Awards
90 Popularity Score
90 Trending
Moderate Controversy Index
93% Profile Complete

About Owen Wilson

How did Owen Wilson begin his working relationship with Wes Anderson?
Wilson and Anderson were roommates at the University of Texas at Austin, where they co-wrote the script for Bottle Rocket, launching both of their careers.
Did Owen Wilson receive an Academy Award nomination for acting or writing?
He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for co-writing The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) with Wes Anderson.
Who does Owen Wilson voice in Pixar's Cars franchise?
He provides the voice for the franchise's central character, race car Lightning McQueen.
Which comedy collective is Owen Wilson associated with?
He is a prominent member of the media-dubbed "Frat Pack," a group of comic actors that includes Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, and Steve Carell.
What role does Owen Wilson play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
He stars as Time Variance Authority agent Mobius M. Mobius in the Disney+ series Loki and related MCU films.

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