Owen Wilson
Biography
Owen Cunningham Wilson is an American actor, comedian, and screenwriter born on November 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he met Wes Anderson and co-wrote their debut film Bottle Rocket (1996).
Wilson has starred in numerous comedies including Wedding Crashers (2005), Zoolander (2001), and the Night at the Museum series. He earned an Academy Award nomination for co-writing The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) with Anderson. He plays Mobius M. Mobius in the Loki Disney+ series (2021-2023), bringing his signature warmth to the MCU.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- John Beckwith in Wedding Crashers (2005)
- Hansel in Zoolander (2001)
- Lightning McQueen in Cars series (2006-2017)
- Gil Pender in Midnight in Paris (2011)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Screenplay (The Royal Tenenbaums)
- 🏆 Multiple People's Choice Award Nominations
Frequently Asked Questions
Wilson is known for comedy films like Wedding Crashers and Zoolander, his collaborations with Wes Anderson, and playing Mobius in the Loki series.
Yes, Wilson was nominated for Best Original Screenplay for co-writing The Royal Tenenbaums with Wes Anderson.