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Owen Cunningham Wilson (born November 18, 1968) is an American actor.
Contents
1 Biography
1.1 Early life
1.2 Nose
2 Rise to Stardom
3 Career
3.1 Filmography
3.2 Frat Pack
4 External links
5 References
Biography
Early life
Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas to Robert Andrew Wilson[citation needed] and Laura Cunningham, both of whom were of Irish Catholic descent. He attended the St. Mark's School of Texas before graduating from high school at the New Mexico Military Institute. He was expelled from St. Mark's in grade 11.^ Afterwards, he attended the University of Texas at Austin. This is where he met future collaborator Wes Anderson. Since his family was non-religious, he was not baptized at birth, but later in life was received into the Roman Catholic Church via RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation in Adults) and is a practicing Catholic. Wilson's younger brother, Luke Wilson, is also a well-known actor.
Nose
His trademark crooked nose was caused by having his nose broken once in high school and again in college during a flag football game at the University of Texas.
Rise to Stardom
In 1993, Wilson co-wrote and starred in the short film version of Bottle Rocket, which was directed by Wes Anderson. After being screened at the Sundance Film Festival, Wilson and Anderson were recruited by filmmaker James L. Brooks to expand the Bottle Rocket short to feature-length for Gracie Films. Although not a financial success upon its release in 1996, the film became a cult favourite and introduced Wilson's offbeat acting style to American audiences.
Career
He was featured in the Girl Skateboard Company movie "Yeah Right!" in 2003 (A common misconception about this movie has people believing Wilson is a professional skateboarder, after a comedic bit between Wilson and professional skateboarder Rick Howard leads to Rick Howard "challenging" Wilson to perform a number of impressive maneuvers. As the camera pans away from Wilson to Rick Howard's face, Eric Koston is seen in the background. When the camera pans back, it is in fact Eric Koston who has his back turned to the camera, wearing clothes similar to Owen Wilson and Eric Koston does the tricks on the rail). His mild voice and oddball character make him perfect for his many petty crook roles. Wilson has co-written three films with director Wes Anderson—Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and The Royal Tenenbaums, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Original Screenplay for his work with Anderson on The Royal Tenenbaums.
Filmography
You, Me and Dupree - 2006
Cars (2006) - Currently filming - voice for animation
The Wendell Baker Story (2005) -
Wedding Crashers (2005) - John Beckwith
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Ned Plimpton
Meet the Fockers (2004) - Kevin Rawley (cameo)
Around the World in 80 Days (2004) - Wilbur Wright
Starsky & Hutch (2004) - Ken Hutchinson
The Big Bounce (2004) - Jack Ryan
Shanghai Knights (2003) - Roy O'Bannon
I Spy (2002) - Alex Scott
Behind Enemy Lines (2001) - Lt. Chris Burnett
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Eli Cash
Zoolander (2001) - Hansel McDonald
Meet the Parents (2000) - Kevin Rawley
Shanghai Noon (2000) - Roy O'Bannon
Heat Vision and Jack (TV) (1999) - Heat Vision/Doug (voice)
The Haunting (1999) - Luke Sanderson
Breakfast of Champions (1999) - Monte Rapid
The Minus Man (1999) - Vann Siegert
Rushmore (1998) - Edward Appleby
Permanent Midnight (1998) - Nicky
Armageddon (1998) - Oscar Choi
Anaconda (1997) - Gary Dixon
The Cable Guy (1996) - Robin's date
Bottle Rocket (1996) - Dignan
Bottle Rocket (short) (1994) - Dignan
Frat Pack
Wilson's roles have varied between small, quirky comedy collaborations with Anderson and bigger budget box office fare, including seven movies made with comedic actor Ben Stiller. He and Stiller, along with brother Luke, are considered to be three of the core members of the Frat Pack.
