Owen Wilson (Owen Cunningham Wilson) was born on November 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Education. After graduating from St. Mark's School of Texas, Owen attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied dramatic writing. During his college years, he met director Wes Anderson, with whom he formed a lasting artistic collaboration.

Early Career. Owen Wilson began his career as an independent actor and screenwriter. He wrote and starred in short films and a feature-length film called "Bottle Rocket" (1996), directed by Wes Anderson. The film garnered attention and marked the beginning of his rise in the film industry.

Private Life. Owen Wilson has been married once to fashion designer Jade Duell, with whom he has a son, Robert Ford Wilson, born in 2011. Additionally, he is the father of twins, Lyla and Finn, born in 2018 from his relationship with Varunie Vongsvirates.

Interests and Hobbies. In addition to his film career, Owen Wilson has a passion for sports, particularly surfing. He is known as an avid surfer and has also worked as a narrator for nature and water sports documentaries.

4 Important Films:

"Zoolander" (2001): Owen Wilson starred alongside Ben Stiller in this comedy, playing the role of Hansel, another rival supermodel to Zoolander. The film became a cult classic and contributed to Wilson's reputation in comedy.

"Wedding Crashers" (2005): In this comedy, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn portray two friends who crash weddings for fun. The film became a box office hit and solidified his status as a successful comedic actor.

"Marley & Me" (2008): This film showcased Wilson's ability to tackle more serious roles. It is a touching family and dog story, with Wilson in one of the lead roles. The film touched the hearts of audiences.

"Midnight in Paris" (2011): Owen Wilson collaborated once again with director Woody Allen in this film, where he played the role of Gil Pender, a writer in search of inspiration in Paris. The film was praised for its poetry and charm.

Filmography

• Bottle Rocket (1996) - Director: Wes Anderson
• The Cable Guy (1996) - Director: Ben Stiller
• Anaconda (1997) - Director: Luis Llosa
• Armageddon (1998) - Director: Michael Bay
• Permanent Midnight (1998) - Director: David Veloz
• The Haunting (1999) - Director: Jan de Bont
• Breakfast of Champions (1999) - Director: Alan Rudolph
• The Minus Man (1999) - Director: Hampton Fancher
• Shanghai Noon (2000) - Director: Tom Dey
• Meet the Parents (2000) - Director: Jay Roach
• Zoolander (2001) - Director: Ben Stiller
• The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Director: Wes Anderson
• Behind Enemy Lines (2001) - Director: John Moore
• I Spy (2002) - Director: Betty Thomas
• Shanghai Knights (2003) - Director: David Dobkin
• The Big Bounce (2004) - Director: George Armitage
• Starsky & Hutch (2004) - Director: Todd Phillips
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Director: Wes Anderson
• Wedding Crashers (2005) - Director: David Dobkin
• The Wendell Baker Story (2005) - Directors: Andrew Wilson, Luke Wilson
• Cars (2006) - Director: John Lasseter (Voice role)
• You, Me and Dupree (2006) - Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
• Night at the Museum (2006) - Director: Shawn Levy
• The Darjeeling Limited (2007) - Director: Wes Anderson
• Drillbit Taylor (2008) - Director: Steven Brill
• Marley & Me (2008) - Director: David Frankel
• Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) - Director: Shawn Levy
• Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) - Director: Wes Anderson (Voice role)
• How Do You Know (2010) - Director: James L. Brooks
• Little Fockers (2010) - Director: Paul Weitz
• Midnight in Paris (2011) - Director: Woody Allen
• Cars 2 (2011) - Director: John Lasseter (Voice role)
• The Big Year (2011) - Director: David Frankel
• Hall Pass (2011) - Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
• The Internship (2013) - Director: Shawn Levy
• Free Birds (2013) - Director: Jimmy Hayward (Voice role)
• The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) - Director: Wes Anderson
• Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) - Director: Shawn Levy
• She's Funny That Way (2014) - Director: Peter Bogdanovich
• No Escape (2015) - Director: John Erick Dowdle
• Zoolander 2 (2016) - Director: Ben Stiller
• Masterminds (2016) - Director: Jared Hess
• Wonder (2017) - Director: Stephen Chbosky
• Father Figures (2017) - Director: Lawrence Sher
• Cars 3 (2017) - Director: Brian Fee (Voice role)
• The French Dispatch (2020) - Director: Wes Anderson

AWARDS

• Owen Wilson is known for his career in cinema, particularly in comedy films. Here are some of his most significant accolades:

Academy Awards (Oscars):

• Best Original Screenplay: Nominated for "The Royal Tenenbaums", shared with Wes Anderson (2001).

BAFTA Awards:

• Nominated for the screenplay of "The Royal Tenenbaums".