Patrick Joseph Wilson(born July 3, 1973) is an American actor. He began his career in 1995, starring inBroadwaymusicals. He received nominations for twoTony Awardsfor his roles inThe Full Monty(2000–2001) andOklahoma!(2002). He co-starred in the acclaimedHBOminiseriesAngels in America(2003), for which he was nominated for aGolden Globe Awardand aPrimetime Emmy Award.
Patrick Wilson | |
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Born | Patrick Joseph Wilson July 3, 1973 Norfolk, Virginia,U.S. |
Education | Carnegie Mellon University(BFA) |
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Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Marika Domińczyk(sister-in-law) Scott Foley(brother-in-law) |
Wilson appeared in films such asThe Phantom of the Opera(2004),Hard Candy(2005),Little Children(2006),Watchmen(2009), andThe A-Team(2010). He gained wider recognition for his starring role in theInsidiousfilm series(2010–2023) and asEd WarreninThe Conjuringuniverse(2013–present), both horror franchises.[1][2]He made his directorial debut with the sequelInsidious: The Red Door(2023).
On television, Wilson starred in theCBSdrama seriesA Gifted Man(2011–2012) and asLou Solversonin thesecond seasonofFX's anthology seriesFargo(2015), for which he received a second Golden Globe nomination. In theDC Extended Universe,he playedOcean MasterinAquaman(2018) andAquaman and the Lost Kingdom(2023).
Early life
editPatrick Joseph Wilson was born inNorfolk, Virginia,on July 3, 1973, the son of voice teacher/singer, Mary Kay Wilson, andWTVTnews anchor, John Franklin Wilson. He has two older brothers: Paul, an advertising executive, andMark,who succeeded their father as a WTVT news anchor.[3][4]Wilson grew up inSt. Petersburg, Florida,where he attendedShorecrest Preparatory School.[5]In 1995, he graduated with aBFAin Drama fromCarnegie Mellon University.[6]
Career
editEarly stage and TV work
editIn 1995, Wilson made his acting debut as anunderstudyin the role of Chris Scott in the national touring production ofMiss Saigon.[7]The following year, he portrayed Billy Bigelow in the national tour ofCarousel.[8]In 1999, he starred as Jamie Conway in theoff-Broadwayproduction ofBright Lights, Big City,and Wilson later made hisBroadway theatredebut inThe Full Monty(2000), portraying Jerry Lukowski.[9]For his performance in the role, he was nominated for theTony Award for Best Actor in a Musicaland theDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical.[10][11]
Circa 2000, Wilson completed work on the filmMy Sister's Wedding,which has never been released.[12]He sang "On the Street Where You Live"fromMy Fair LadyforJulie Andrews' awards ceremony when she received theKennedy Center Honorsin 2001.[13]In 2002, his performance as Curly McLain in the Broadway production ofOklahoma!received critical acclaim, with Wilson being nominated for theTony Award for Best Actor in a Musicaland theDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musicalfor the second time each.[14][15]He won critical acclaim for his performance asthe closetedMormonRepublicanJoe Pitt inMike Nichols' 2003HBOdrama miniseriesAngels in America,receiving nominations for both theGolden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Filmand thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.[16][17][18]
Early film work
editIn 2004, Wilson made his first film appearance inThe Alamo,playingWilliam B. Travis.That same year, he co-starred in the musical filmThe Phantom of the OperaasViscount Raoul de Chagny.[19]The following year, he starred alongsideElliot Pagein the psychological thriller filmHard Candy,portraying apedophilenamed Jeff Kohlver.[20]
In 2006, Wilson starred as Brad Adamson inTodd Field'sLittle Children.[21]Also in 2006, he appeared in theGolden Globe Award-nominatedRunning with Scissorsas Michael Shephard, which was directed byRyan Murphyand produced byBrad Pitt.In 2007, he starred as Brian Callahan in the independent filmPurple Violets,which was written and directed by Edward Burns.[22]In 2008, he starred inNeil LaBute'sLakeview Terrace.[citation needed]
Wilson playedDan Dreiberg / Nite Owl IIinZack Snyder's 2009 film adaptation of the graphic novelWatchmen,gaining 25 pounds for the role after filmingflashbackscenes as the slimmer Nite Owl II.[23]This film reunited Wilson with hisLittle Childrenco-star,Jackie Earle Haley.On October 19, 2010, inYankee Stadium,he sang "God Bless America"during the seventh-inning stretch of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between theTexas Rangersand theNew York Yankees.[24]On November 20, 2010, in Yankee Stadium, he sang theUnited States National Anthembefore the first football game in the new stadium, played betweenArmyandNotre Dame.[25]
International breakthrough
editWilson played the primary antagonist Lynch in 2010'sThe A-Team,and co-starred withRose ByrneinJames Wan's horror filmInsidious.[19]He returned for the latter film's sequel,Insidious: Chapter 2,which was released in 2013.[26]In 2013, Wilson portrayed the famous paranormal investigatorEd Warren,alongsideVera Farmigastarring as his wife Lorraine, in the horror filmThe Conjuring.[27]The film was critically acclaimed, becoming one of the highest grossing horror films of all time.[28]Wilson reprised the role in the film's sequel,The Conjuring 2,released on June 10, 2016.[29]
In January 2014, Wilson was announced to portray the lead role,Lou Solverson,in the second season ofFX's anthology seriesFargo.He was nominated for the 2015Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Filmfor his performance.[30]In March 2014, Wilson was cast in an unspecified role in theMarvel Cinematic UniversefilmAnt-Man,[31]but later left the film due to scheduling conflicts brought upon by multiple delays with the film's production.[32]That same year, he was cast as Arthur O'Dwyer in the Western filmBone Tomahawk,oppositeKurt RussellandMatthew Fox.[33]
Ongoing success and directorial debut
editIn 2016, he co-starred inJohn Lee Hancock's biopicThe Founder,as Rollie Smith, based on the life ofMcDonald'sfast food restaurants' founderRay Kroc.[34]In August 2016,Barbra Streisandreleased the albumEncore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway,on which she and Wilson duet the song "Loving You" from theStephen SondheimmusicalPassion.[35]
In 2018, Wilson co-starred inJaume Collet-Serra's action thrillerThe Commuter,reuniting withThe Conjuringco-star Farmiga, and portraying a trusted friend ofLiam Neeson's character.[36]Also that year, he portrayedOrm Marius / Ocean Masterin theDC Extended UniversefilmAquaman,directed by long-time collaborator James Wan.[37]Wilson reprised his role in the 2023 sequel filmAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
On November 8, 2019,Roland Emmerich'sWorld War II filmMidway,was released, starring Wilson along withEd Skrein,Mandy Moore,Luke Evans,Aaron Eckhart,Nick Jonas,Dennis QuaidandWoody Harrelson.[38][39][40][41][42][43]In June 2020, Wilson signed on to Emmerich'sMoonfall,which was released in 2022.[44][45]
Announced in October 2020, Wilson made his directorial debut withInsidious: The Red Door,released July 7, 2023, in the US, serving as a direct sequel toInsidious: Chapter 2with both Wilson andTy Simpkinsreprising their roles.Scott Teemswrote the script based on a story byLeigh Whannell.Whannell, James Wan,Jason Blum,andOren Peliwill produce the film.[46][47][48]He also contributed vocals to the end credits song "Stay" on the film's soundtrack, collaborating with Swedish metal bandGhost,who he is a fan of.[49]
Charity work
editIn May 2012, the band VanWilson (consisting of Wilson on vocals and drums and his brothers on guitar and vocals) performed a benefit concert for Southeastern Guide Dogs' Paws For Patriots program inSt. Petersburg, Florida.They raised $30,000 for the program and were honored by the organization by having puppies named after them.[50]The brothers have also performed benefit concerts forAll Children's Hospitaland the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.[51]
Personal life
editWilson married Polish-American actress and fellow Carnegie Mellon alumnaDagmara Domińczykin 2005.[52]They have two sons, born in 2006 and 2009,[53]and reside inMontclair, New Jersey.Patrick’s youngest son Kassian has appeared in a few films, includingProdigal Sonas Young Malcolm, and a cameo inInsidious: The Red Door.[54]His sister-in-law is actressMarika Domińczyk,who is married to actor and directorScott Foley.
In April 2012, Wilson gave the keynote address for his alma mater,Carnegie Mellon University,in which he spoke of his memories from childhood and through his career.[55]
Filmography
editFilm
edit† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Angels in America | Joe Pitt | 6 episodes; Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film |
2006 | Tampa Bay: Living Legacy | Narrator (voice) | Documentary film |
2009 | American Dad! | Jim (voice) | Episode: "Wife Insurance" |
2011–2012 | A Gifted Man | Dr. Michael Holt | 16 episodes |
2013, 2017 | Girls | Joshua | 2 episodes; Nominated—Critics Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series Nominated—Gold Derby Award for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series |
2015 | Fargo | Lou Solverson | 10 episodes; Nominated—Critics Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries Nominated—Gold Derby Award for Best Actor in a Television Movie/Miniseries Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film Nominated—IGN Summer Movie Award for Best Television Actor Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series |
2019 | The Other Two | Himself | Episode: "Chase Shoots a Music Video" |
2022 | Teen Titans Go! | Himself (voice) | Episode: "365!" |
2022 | Little Demon | Everette (voice) | Episode: "Everybody's Dying for the Weekend" |
Video games
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Watchmen: The End Is Nigh | Nite Owl II (voice) |
Stage
editYear | Title | Role | Category | Notes |
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1995 | The Secret Garden | Lieutenant Shaw | Regional | |
Miss Saigon | Marine / Slater
u/s Chris Scott |
U.S. national tour | ||
1996 | Carousel | Billy Bigelow | ||
1997 | Harmony | Erwin "Chopin" Bootz | Regional | |
1999 | Bright Lights, Big City | Jamie Conway | Off-Broadway | Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
2000 | Tenderloin | Tommy Howatt | Encores! | |
2000–2001 | The Full Monty | Jerry Lukowski | Broadway | Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated—Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical |
2002 | Oklahoma! | Curly McLain | Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated—Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical | |
2006 | Barefoot in the Park | Paul Bratter | ||
2008–2009 | All My Sons | Chris Keller | ||
2014 | Guys and Dolls | Sky Masterson | Concert | Carnegie Hall |
2017 | Brigadoon | Tommy Albright | Off-Broadway | Special Event |
2023 | Gutenberg! The Musical! | Producer | Broadway | One night only |
Audio work
editCast recordings
edit- Allegro(2009; studio cast recording)
- Bright Lights, Big City(2005; studio cast recording)
- The Full Monty(2001; original Broadway cast recording)
- Dreamgirls in Concert(as film executive; 2001 concert cast recording)
- Tenderloin(2000;Encores!concert cast recording)
- Lucky in the Rain(2000; studio cast recording)
- Terrence Mann'sRomeo & Juliet:The Musical fromWilliam Shakespeare(1999)
- Brigadoon(2017;New York City Centercast recording)
Soundtracks
edit- The Phantom of the Opera(2004)
- Insidious: The Red Door(2023)
Audiobooks
edit- The Garden of EdenbyErnest Hemingway(2006) (Simon & Schuster)
- The RuinsbyScott Smith(2006) (Simon & Schuster)
Miscellaneous
edit- Every Day Is a Holiday(2009 Christmas album) byMary McBride
- Lucky(2004 CD) by Gary Kline
- Broadway Cares: Home for the Holidays(2001 CD)
- The Dreams in You(2001 CD)
- Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway(2016 CD) byBarbra Streisand
- Stay-Ghost(2023 CD)
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