Owen Wilson, born on November 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas, is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his distinctive voice and comedic style. He frequently collaborates with filmmaker Wes Anderson, co-writing and acting in films like Bottle Rocket (1996), Rushmore (1998), and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), the latter earning them an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Wilson is also associated with the “Frat Pack,” a group of comedic actors including Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, Jack Black, and Will Ferrell. He has starred alongside Stiller in several films, such as Zoolander (2001) and the Night at the Museum series (2006, 2009, 2014).
In 2021, Wilson joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe by portraying Mobius M. Mobius in the Disney+ series Loki, a role he reprised in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). He also appeared in the 2023 film Paint, directed by Brit McAdams and set in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Beyond acting, Wilson made a surprise appearance during Travis Scott’s set at the 2024 Rolling Loud music festival in Miami, performing “FE!N” from Scott’s 2023 album Utopia. This cameo coincided with the announcement of his role in an upcoming film titled Rolling Loud, inspired by the music festival.
Wilson’s personal life includes three children: son Robert Ford Wilson (born January 2011) with Jade Duell, son Finn Wilson (born January 2014) with Caroline Lindqvist, and daughter Lyla Aranya Wilson (born October 2018) with Varunie Vongsvirates.
In March 2025, Wilson was featured in a video where he humorously addressed his “long lost twin,” showcasing his playful side.