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 Self-proclaimed troublemaker Owen Cunningham Wilson was born in Dallas, to Irish-American parents originally from Massachusetts. He grew up in Texas with his mother, Laura (Cunningham), a photographer; his father, Robert Andrew Wilson, an ad exec; and his brothers, Andrew Wilson (the eldest) and Luke Wilson (the youngest). Expelled from St. Mark's School of Texas (Dallas, TX) in the tenth grade, Wilson finished his sophomore year at Thomas Jefferson School and then headed to a military academy in New Mexico. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he met his future mentor and friend, Wes Anderson. They wrote a screenplay, Bottle Rocket (1996), and sent it to their family friend, screenwriter L.M. Kit Carson, who sent it to producer Polly Platt, who gave it to James L. Brooks, who gave the Texans $5 million to make it into a feature film. Despite critical praise, Bottle Rocket (1996) only grossed one million dollars. After making the film, Wilson moved to Hollywood, setting up house with his two brothers and Anderson. Fairly quickly, Owen found himself acting in a series of big budget films, such as The Cable Guy (1996), The Haunting (1999), Anaconda (1997) and Breakfast of Champions (1999). This led to more work, such as Shanghai Noon (2000), Meet the Parents (2000) and Behind Enemy Lines (2001). He's known not only for his nose, which has been broken several times, but also for his 'free wheeling ways' with a script. He co-wrote the film The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) with his oft partner Wes Anderson.
Bio:
Self-proclaimed troublemaker Owen Cunningham Wilson was born in Dallas, to Irish-American parents originally from Massachusetts. He grew up in Texas with his mother, Laura (Cunningham), a photographer; his father, Robert Andrew Wilson, an ad exec; and his brothers, Andrew Wilson (the eldest) and Luke Wilson (the youngest). Expelled from St. Mark's School of Texas (Dallas, TX) in the tenth grade, Wilson finished his sophomore year at Thomas Jefferson School and then headed to a military academy in New Mexico. He then attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he met his future mentor and friend, Wes Anderson. They wrote a screenplay, Bottle Rocket (1996), and sent it to their family friend, screenwriter L.M. Kit Carson, who sent it to producer Polly Platt, who gave it to James L. Brooks, who gave the Texans $5 million to make it into a feature film. Despite critical praise, Bottle Rocket (1996) only grossed one million dollars. After making the film, Wilson moved to Hollywood, setting up house with his two brothers and Anderson. Fairly quickly, Owen found himself acting in a series of big budget films, such as The Cable Guy (1996), The Haunting (1999), Anaconda (1997) and Breakfast of Champions (1999). This led to more work, such as Shanghai Noon (2000), Meet the Parents (2000) and Behind Enemy Lines (2001). He's known not only for his nose, which has been broken several times, but also for his 'free wheeling ways' with a script. He co-wrote the film The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) with his oft partner Wes Anderson.
Tivia:
He is known for his improvisational abilities, which he mostly contributes to films other than the more personal ones he does with Wes Anderson. Many of the funniest lines in his movies are his improvisations.Usually declines to discuss the source of his distinctive-looking nose, which was broken twice. The broken nose was apparently the result of a football injury attained while on the football team in high school (all three Wilson brothers had played high school football, the elder Andrew with the greatest success).Is expecting a child with his personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist. Lindqvist revealed that the two of them are not in a relationship, but they are just close friends who decided to have a baby together. Lindqvist filed for divorce from her estranged husband, when she found out she was pregnant with Wilson's child. (October 2013)Was taken to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, CA after a reported suicide attempt (26 August 2007).Suffers from and has sought treatment for depression.As of 2021, he has been in 13 movies with Ben Stiller. They are The Cable Guy (1996), Permanent Midnight (1998), Heat Vision and Jack (1999), Meet the Parents (2000), Zoolander (2001), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Starsky & Hutch (2004), Meet the Fockers (2004), Night at the Museum (2006), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Little Fockers (2010), Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) and Zoolander 2 (2016).He and his brother Luke Wilson were originally meant to play the Malloy brothers in Ocean's Eleven (2001), but dropped out to make The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).Despite being grateful of his success as an actor, he still considers himself a writer at heart and wishes he devoted more time to that rather than acting. Due to a busy schedule as an actor, he sadly had to miss contributing to the script for Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), despite that he co-wrote Anderson's 3 previous films.Never wanted to be an actor, but writing is his passion.Cut his chin and had to get stitches during the making of The Haunting (1999) in the scene where his character Luke is attacking the portrait of Hugh Crane with a candlestick.He planned on joining the Marine Corps if Bottle Rocket (1996) had not been successful.Became a father for the 1st time at age 42 when his girlfriend Jade Duell gave birth to their son Robert Ford Wilson on January 14, 2011.First "Frat Pack" member to receive an Academy Award nomination.Owen, Andrew and Luke's father was the first to bring Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) to American TV where he managed KERA, a PBS station, in Dallas, TX.Became a father for the 2nd time at age 45 when his personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist gave birth to their son on January 30, 2014.Is a member of what the media refers to as "The Frat Pack," along with Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, and Luke Wilson. The "Frat Pack" name is a reference to the film Old School (2003), featuring Vaughn, Ferrell and Luke Wilson, and to the wide number of films featuring the seven actors. Wilson's "Frat Pack" films include Zoolander (2001), Wedding Crashers (2005), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The Cable Guy (1996), and Starsky & Hutch (2004).Has been in a relationship with Kate Hudson twice. They originally began a relationship in August 2006, having met on the set of You, Me and Dupree (2006), but they broke up in May 2007. They reconciled in March 2008, only to separate a second time in May 2008.Majored in English.Attended his senior year in high school at the New Mexico Military Institute, instead of a normal academic school.Father was a PBS exec.Although often associated with Texas, where he was born and grew up, both of his parents were Irish-American Massachusetts natives who moved to Texas due to his father's work.Was romantically linked to Demi Moore and Sheryl Crow.Has an Australian cattle dog named Garcia.Born to Robert Andrew Wilson, an advertising executive and operator of KERA, a public TV station in Dallas, and his wife Laura Cunningham, a photographer.Was in a relationship with Federal Air Marshall Jade Duell (December 2009-June 2011).When appearing on Australian talk show, Rove Live (2000), he became the 1001st guest on the show. He was appearing with Isla Fisher. Fisher walked out first and therefore became the 1000th. Wilson received a meat tray.To date, has appeared in 5 film franchises. 5 that garnered sequels (Shanghai Knights (2003), Meet the Fockers (2004), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Cars 2 (2011) & the recently announced Zoolander 2 (2016)) & 2 that became trilogies (Little Fockers (2010) and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)).Was the best man at the wedding of his brother, Andrew Wilson.Along with his co-stars Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano, Wilson is one of four actors from the film Hall Pass (2011) to become a first-time parent the same year the film was released.Currently dubbing his voice in Disney's Pixar Animation film Cars (2006). (May 2005)Filming Marley & Me (2008) in Philadelphia, PA. (May 2008)Neighbor of Anthony Begonia and middle brother of Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson.Vacationed for a week with Stephen Dorff in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (November 2012)Filming Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) in Vancouver, Canada. (September 2008)Nephew of Joe Wilson.Currently filming Danny Roane: First Time Director (2005) in Los Angeles, California, USA (August 2005)Shares his birthday with Peta Wilson (no relation); their age difference is 2 years. |
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Owen Wilson |
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Actor,Producer,Writer (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Actor,Producer,Writer |
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| Model rank: |
170 |
| Last update: |
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| Height: |
5' 10?' (1.79 m) |
| Biography: |
Self-proclaimed troublemaker Owen Cunningham Wilson was born in Dallas, to Irish-American parents originally from Massachusetts. He grew up in Texas with his mother, Laura (Cunningham), a photographer; his father, Robert Andrew Wilson, an ad exec; an |
| Trivia: |
He is known for his improvisational abilities, which he mostly contributes to films other than the more personal ones he does with Wes Anderson. Many of the funniest lines in his movies are his improvisations.Usually declines to discuss the source of his distinctive-looking nose, which was broken twice. The broken nose was apparently the result of a football injury attained while on the football team in high school (all three Wilson brothers had played high school football, the elder Andrew with the greatest success).Is expecting a child with his personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist. Lindqvist revealed that the two of them are not in a relationship, but they are just close friends who decided to have a baby together. Lindqvist filed for divorce from her estranged husband, when she found out she was pregnant with Wilson's child. (October 2013)Was taken to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, CA after a reported suicide attempt (26 August 2007).Suffers from and has sought treatment for depression.As of 2021, he has been in 13 movies with Ben Stiller. They are The Cable Guy (1996), Permanent Midnight (1998), Heat Vision and Jack (1999), Meet the Parents (2000), Zoolander (2001), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Starsky & Hutch (2004), Meet the Fockers (2004), Night at the Museum (2006), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Little Fockers (2010), Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) and Zoolander 2 (2016).He and his brother Luke Wilson were originally meant to play the Malloy brothers in Ocean's Eleven (2001), but dropped out to make The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).Despite being grateful of his success as an actor, he still considers himself a writer at heart and wishes he devoted more time to that rather than acting. Due to a busy schedule as an actor, he sadly had to miss contributing to the script for Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), despite that he co-wrote Anderson's 3 previous films.Never wanted to be an actor, but writing is his passion.Cut his chin and had to get stitches during the making of The Haunting (1999) in the scene where his character Luke is attacking the portrait of Hugh Crane with a candlestick.He planned on joining the Marine Corps if Bottle Rocket (1996) had not been successful.Became a father for the 1st time at age 42 when his girlfriend Jade Duell gave birth to their son Robert Ford Wilson on January 14, 2011.First "Frat Pack" member to receive an Academy Award nomination.Owen, Andrew and Luke's father was the first to bring Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969) to American TV where he managed KERA, a PBS station, in Dallas, TX.Became a father for the 2nd time at age 45 when his personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist gave birth to their son on January 30, 2014.Is a member of what the media refers to as "The Frat Pack," along with Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, and Luke Wilson. The "Frat Pack" name is a reference to the film Old School (2003), featuring Vaughn, Ferrell and Luke Wilson, and to the wide number of films featuring the seven actors. Wilson's "Frat Pack" films include Zoolander (2001), Wedding Crashers (2005), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), The Cable Guy (1996), and Starsky & Hutch (2004).Has been in a relationship with Kate Hudson twice. They originally began a relationship in August 2006, having met on the set of You, Me and Dupree (2006), but they broke up in May 2007. They reconciled in March 2008, only to separate a second time in May 2008.Majored in English.Attended his senior year in high school at the New Mexico Military Institute, instead of a normal academic school.Father was a PBS exec.Although often associated with Texas, where he was born and grew up, both of his parents were Irish-American Massachusetts natives who moved to Texas due to his father's work.Was romantically linked to Demi Moore and Sheryl Crow.Has an Australian cattle dog named Garcia.Born to Robert Andrew Wilson, an advertising executive and operator of KERA, a public TV station in Dallas, and his wife Laura Cunningham, a photographer.Was in a relationship with Federal Air Marshall Jade Duell (December 2009-June 2011).When appearing on Australian talk show, Rove Live (2000), he became the 1001st guest on the show. He was appearing with Isla Fisher. Fisher walked out first and therefore became the 1000th. Wilson received a meat tray.To date, has appeared in 5 film franchises. 5 that garnered sequels (Shanghai Knights (2003), Meet the Fockers (2004), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Cars 2 (2011) & the recently announced Zoolander 2 (2016)) & 2 that became trilogies (Little Fockers (2010) and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)).Was the best man at the wedding of his brother, Andrew Wilson.Along with his co-stars Jenna Fischer, Christina Applegate and Alyssa Milano, Wilson is one of four actors from the film Hall Pass (2011) to become a first-time parent the same year the film was released.Currently dubbing his voice in Disney's Pixar Animation film Cars (2006). (May 2005)Filming Marley & Me (2008) in Philadelphia, PA. (May 2008)Neighbor of Anthony Begonia and middle brother of Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson.Vacationed for a week with Stephen Dorff in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (November 2012)Filming Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) in Vancouver, Canada. (September 2008)Nephew of Joe Wilson.Currently filming Danny Roane: First Time Director (2005) in Los Angeles, California, USA (August 2005)Shares his birthday with Peta Wilson (no relation); their age difference is 2 years. |
| Trademarks: |
His nose
His mop of blond hair
Soft mellow voice
Often works with Ben Stiller and his brother Luke Wilson
Often plays extremely mellow and friendly characters |
| Quotes: |
"It's funny how it usually works out that I end up dying. It sort of works out, because by the time I die, I'm usually tired of working on that particular movie, so I look forward to it." - about how a lot of his characters end up dying.
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"Being in a bathtub with Jackie Chan, I don't know, it has a way of bonding you I'll tell you that. I don't know if there are some weird undertones. It was like we had met in Los Angeles and we didn't have that much to say to each other but, after that bathtub scene, we were great friends. What it really was was that when we'd play off each other, it really was fun. We really did become friends". - on the bathtub scene in Shanghai Noon (2000).
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"The walk off was the most uncomfortable scene for me to shoot, cos I literally have never danced in public or really even in private. I'm not a musical person and we had to dance like Michael Jackson and we had to do breakdancing..." - about the walk off scene in Zoolander (2001).
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"Sometimes I stop and think how strange this all is. Something that began as a little idea in Austin, that Wes and I just walked around talking about between ourselves, has turned into all this." - on how his career has turned out.
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You can think of Hollywood as high school. TV actors are freshmen, comedy actors are maybe juniors, and dramatic actors - they're the cool seniors. |
| Salaries: |
The Big Year (2011) - $8,000,000
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Cars 2 (2011) - $2,500,000
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Hall Pass (2011) - $8,000,000
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Little Fockers (2010) - $15,000,000
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How Do You Know (2010) - $8,000,0 |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Others works: |
Music video for The Wiseguys' "Start The Commotion".
Radio voice work for the Heineken beer company commercials.
(2004) Radio commercials for Michelob Lite.
Commentary track: Rushmore (1998) Criterion DVD with co-writer/director Wes Ande |
| Parents: |
Laura Cunningham
Robert Andrew Wilson |
| Relatives: |
Andrew Wilson (Sibling)
Luke Wilson (Sibling)
Joe Wilson (Aunt or Uncle) |
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