Owen Wilson was born on November 18, 1968 in Dallas, Texas, son of a PBS executive. Of Irish descent, he was the middle son of three brothers. While writing is his passion, his sense of humor and natural ability to improvise, has made him a popular leading man. His first screenplay, that he wrote with college friend, Wes Anderson, BOTTLE ROCKET (1996), was made into a feature film, in which he played the character, Dignan, and his brother, Luke played Anthony Adam.

Owen co-wrote the film, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS with his writing partner, Wes Anderson.

Own Wilson has been in 10 films with Ben Stiller.

Own Wilson has dated Demi Moore, Sheryl Crow, and had a serious relatonship with Kate Hudson, twice. However, Owen has now settled down with his girlfriend, Jane Duell, and just became parents of a little boy in 2011. They live in Maui, Hawaii.

Wilson is a member of, what the media refers to as, The Frat Pack along with Will Ferrell, Jack Black, Vince Vaughn, and Luke Wilson. The "Frat Pack" name in a reference to the film, OLD SCHOOL. Wilson's "Frat Pack" films include THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, THE CABLE GUY, and STARSKY & HUTCH.

Owen Wilson's other notable credits include...

THE BIG YEAR (2011)
CARS 2 (2011)
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011)
HALL PASS (2011)
LITTLE FOCKERS (2010)
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2009)
DRILLBIT TAYLOR (2008)
THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007)
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2006)
YOU, ME AND DUPREE (2006)
CARS (2006)
WEDDING CRASHERS (2005)
MEET THE FOCKERS (2004)
STARSKY & HUTCH (2004)
SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (2003)
ZOOLANDER (2001)
BEHIND ENEMY LINES (2001)
MEET THE PARENTS (2000)
SHANGHAI NOON (2000)
THE HAUNTING (1999)
ARMAGEDDON (1998)
ANACONDA (1997)
THE CABLE GUY (1996)

Owen Wilson in ZOOLANDER

Owen Wilson in THE HAUNTING

Owen Wilson in THE CABLE GUY (1996)

Wilson in THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS

Owen Wilson in THE BIG BOUNCE (2004)

Owen Wilson (left with his co-stars) SHANGHAI KNIGHTS

Wilson in THE BIG YEAR (2011)

Wilson in THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (2004)

Owen Wilson in MEET THE PARENTS (2000)

Owen Wilson in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (2009)

Owen Wilson in SHANGHAI NOON (2000)

Owen Wilson in WEDDING CRASHERS (2005)

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