Nov 18, 1968
Scorpio
Dallas, TX
56 years old
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Movie Actor
Identity & Origins
Name & Age
Owen Cunningham Wilson, born on November 18, 1968, is currently 56 years old .
Birthplace & Family
He hails from Dallas, Texas, as the middle of three sons born to photographer Laura Cunningham Wilson and advertising exec Robert Andrew Wilson . Owen’s brothers, Andrew (older) and Luke (younger), both work in the film industry .
Early Life & Education
School Years
Owen attended New Mexico Military Institute after being expelled from high school over a geometry incident .
He then enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in English in the College of Liberal Arts—though he left before graduating .
Influential Friendships
While at UT Austin, he became roommates with Wes Anderson, which sparked their longstanding creative partnership .
Career Highlights
Early Collaborations & Breakthrough
In 1994–96, Owen co-wrote and starred with Wes Anderson in Bottle Rocket, his debut in feature film writing and acting . Though modest at the box office, it received critical acclaim—renowned director Martin Scorsese later named it among his favorite films of the 1990s .
Rise to Stardom
He gained attention with roles in diverse films:
Big-screen breakouts in action-thrillers and dramas like Armageddon, Anaconda, and The Haunting .
Comedy stardom through the “Frat Pack” collaborations: Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Starsky & Hutch, Wedding Crashers, and the Night at the Museum series .
Savvy action-adventures alongside Jackie Chan in Shanghai Noon and Shanghai Knights .
Screenwriting Success
Together with Anderson, he co-wrote Rushmore (1998) and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001). The latter earned them an Academy Award and BAFTA nomination for Best Original Screenplay .
Mature Roles & Voice Work
Nominated for a Golden Globe for playing Gil Pender in Midnight in Paris (2011) .
Voice of Lightning McQueen in Pixar’s Cars franchise (2006–2017) .
Played Mobius M. Mobius in Marvel’s Loki (2021–2023) and reprised the part in Ant‑Man and the Wasp: Quantumania .
Awards & Recognition
Owen’s work has earned him numerous accolades:
Academy Award & BAFTA nominations (with Anderson) for The Royal Tenenbaums .
Golden Globe nod for Midnight in Paris .
Screen Actors Guild nominations for ensemble in Midnight in Paris and The Grand Budapest Hotel .
Won the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award with the Inherent Vice cast .
Personal Life & Interests
Health & Resilience
In August 2007, Owen faced a serious mental health crisis and was hospitalized; he later described that his brothers provided essential support through recovery.
Family
He is the father of three:
Son Robert Ford (born January 2011, with Jade Duell) ,
Son Finn (born 2014, with Caroline Lindqvist) ,
Daughter Lyla (born October 2018, with Varunie Vongsvirates) .
Sports & Pets
A sports fan at heart—he supports Dallas teams and the English football club Chelsea F.C. He’s also known for animal advocacy, supporting campaigns like banning greyhound racing and fundraising for sanctuaries .
What’s Next
Owen continues to diversify his roles:
Reprises Mobius in the MCU.
Set to star in Disney’s upcoming Haunted Mansion adaptation .
Recently appeared in Paint (2023), a satirical take on painter Bob Ross .
Owen Wilson’s story is one of artistic evolution—emerging from indie beginnings with Wes Anderson, dominating comedy screens, and maturing into a multi-dimensional actor in dramas, voice roles, and the MCU. His resilience, creative partnerships, and personal growth continue to make him a captivating and beloved figure in modern cinema.
