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Patrick Wilson Biography
Patrick Wilson is an American actor who gained fame for starring in the Insidious film series from 2010 to 2013 and as Ed Warren in The Conjuring Universe since 2013. He will reprise his role as Orm Marius/Ocean Master in Aquaman‘s sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premieres on December 22, 2023.
Patrick Wilson Height
Wilson stands at a rough height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Patrick Wilson Age
Wilson is 34 years old. He was born Patrick Joseph Wilson on July 3, 1973, in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.A. Wilson annually celebrates his birthday on July 3rd.
Personal Life
Patrick Wilson Family and Relatives
Wilson was born to Mary Kay Wilson and John Franklin Wilson. Mary works as a voice teacher and singer. Franklin is a journalist who worked for WTVT as a news anchor. Wilson has two brothers, Paul and Mark. Paul works as an advertising executive while Mark works as a journalist. He grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Patrick Wilson Spouse and Children
Wilson tied the knot with Dagmara Domińczyk in June 2005. They have two sons. Dagmara is a Polish-American actress who attended fellow Carnegie Mellon University. They starred together in the films Running with Scissors, Jack Strong, Big Stone Gap, and Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife.
She gave birth to their first son, Kalin Patrick, on June 23, 2006. Their second son, Kassian McCarrell, was born on August 9, 2009. Kalin is 18 years old while Kassian is 15 years old. On July 17, 2022, he posted a picture of them on his Instagram account and wished him a happy birthday. Additionally, they have a dog named Mr. Eddie Van Wilson.
Patrick Wilson Education
Wilson studied at Shorecrest Preparatory School. He has a Bachelor Of Fine Arts degree in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University in 1995.
Professional Life
Patrick Wilson Net Worth
Wilson has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as an actor.
Patrick Wilson Career
Wilson gained fame for starring in the Insidious film series from 2010 to 2013 and as Ed Warren in The Conjuring Universe since 2013. His career started in 1995 when he appeared in Broadway musicals. He attained two nominations for Tony Awards for his performance in The Full Monty from 2000 to 2001 and Oklahoma! in 2022. The following year, he starred in HBO’s Angels in America for which he attained nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Wilson then made appearances in films like The Phantom of the Opera, Hard Candy, Little Children, Watchmen, and The A-Team. In 2023, he debuted as a director when he directed Insidious: The Red Door. On TV, he appeared in CBS’ A Gifted Man from 2011 to 2012, and in SN 2 of FX’s Fargo. For his performance in Fargo, he received a nomination for a Golden Globe Award. In 2018, he appeared as Ocen Master in DC’s Aquaman.
Stage/Theater
Wilson debuted his acting career in 1995 when he served Chris Scott as an understudy during the national touring production of Miss Saigon. The next year, he played the role of Billy Bigelow in the national tour of Carousel. He played Jamie Conway off Broadway in Bright Lights, Big City in 1999. The following year, he debuted on Broadway when he appeared inThe Full Monty as Jerry Lukowski. For his performance, he received a nomination for a Tony Best Actor in a Musical Award and the Drama Desk Outstanding Actor in a Musical Award.
In 2002, he portrayed Curly McLain in the Broadway production of Oklahoma! For his performance, he received a Tony Best Actor in a Musical Award and the Drama Desk Outstanding Actor in a Musical Award.
Charity work
In May 2012, Wilson performed a benefit concert with the band VanWilson for the Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Paws For Patriots program in St. Petersburg, Florida. In the band, he provided vocals and played the drums. On the other hand, his brothers played the guitar and provided vocals. They collected $30,000 and received honors from the organization where they named puppies after them The brothers also performed for All Children’s Hospital and the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.
Patrick Wilson Drums/Singer
Wilson played the drums and provided vocals for a benefit concert alongside his brothers and the VanWilson band for the Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Paws For Patriots program in St. Petersburg, Florida in May 2012. In 2001, he sang “On the Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady during the awards ceremony of Julie Andrews when she attained the Kennedy Center Honors.
Patrick Wilson Ghost
Wilson collaborated with the Ghost, a Swedish metal band, on end title track of Insidious: The Red Door “Stay.” Wilson is a huge Ghost fan and went to their live concert twice in 2022.
Movies and TV Shows
Patrick Wilson Insidious
From 2010 to 2013, Wilson portrayed Josh Lambert in the Insidious horror franchise; Insidious, Insidious: Chapter 2, and Insidious: The Red Door. Lambert is the husband of Renai. Together, they have three children; Dalton, Foster, and baby Cali. In Insidious, the family moves into a new home where strange and paranormal occasions start to unfold. The events make them realize that their son, Dalton, can astral project which makes him a target for malevolent spirits.
In the sequel, Insidious: Chapter 2, the film follows Josh’s past and his connection to the spirit world. It also covers his childhood and the grounds behind the haunting occasions that continue to plague the Lambert family. In Insidious: The Red Door, Lambert, and Renai are now divorced and Dalton is in college. Lambert and Dalton grapple with the effects of generational trauma as they unveil repressed memories of the demon haunting their family.
For his performance in Insidious, he received a nomination for a Scream Best Horror Actor Award. He received nomination for Fangoria Chainsaw Best Actor Award and Fright Meter Best Actor Award for his performance in Insidious: Chapter 2.
Patrick Wilson The Conjuring
Wilson has portrayed Ed Warren in The Conjuring Universe since 2013. He played the role of Ed in The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Annabelle Comes Home, and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. He is married to Lorraine and together they have a daughter named Judy. Ed and Lorraine are paranormal investigators and authors associated with well-known cases of haunting. In the film, they help the Perron family who have encountered disturbing occurrences in their newly inhabited farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971.
Patrick Wilson The Phantom of the Opera
Wilson portrayed Viscount Raoul de Chagny in the musical romantic drama film, The Phantom of the Opera.Raoul is s a viscount and the childhood friend of Christine Daaé. For his performance in the film, he received a nomination for a Satellite for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical Award.
Patrick Wilson Watchmen
In 2009, Wilson played the role of Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II in the superhero film, Watchmen. Dan is a 40-year-old retired superhero who is skilled in technology. He comes out of retirement after the Comedian, a fellow crimefighter, dies. Wilson secured the role after Zack Snyder watched him in Little Children. For his performance, Wilson gained 25 pounds.
Patrick Wilson Angels in America
In 2003, Wilson portrayed Joe Pitt in HBO’s Angels in America. Pitt is a Mormon lawyer mentored by the legendary conservative attorney, Roy Cohn. Cohn is also gay but is closeted so that he can maintain his power and image. He married Harper with whom he lives in New York. He struggles with his sexuality, religious turmoil, and shame.
For his performance, he won an Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries. Additionally, he received nominations for a Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Award, Primetime Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Award, and Satellite Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Award.
Patrick Wilson Aquaman
Wilson portrayed Orm Marius / Ocean Master in DC’s Aquaman. Orm is the previous king of Atlantis, the second son of Atlanna, and the younger half-brother of Arthur Curry. A proficient warrior, he wanted to unite the Seven Kingdoms as the Ocean Master in resistance to the surface world. His motivation arose from humanity’s long-standing pollution and abuse of the seas. In the end, he was vanquished and captured by his half-brother, Arthur/Aquaman, who seized the throne of Atlantis and detained Orm, also known as Marius. For his performance, he received a nomination for a Teen Choice Choice Movie Villain Award.
Patrick Wilson Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Wilson reprises his role as Orm Marius / Ocean Master in Aquaman‘s sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom premieres on December 22, 2023. In the film, Orm has to team up with Arthur/Aquaman so that they can stop David Kane/Black Manta after he gets his hands on the cursed Black Trident. The film features stars such as
- Jason Momoa
- Nicole Kidman
- Amber Heard
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Patrick Wilson Other Films and TV Shows
During his career, Wilson has appeared in many films and TV shows such as;
- The Alamo
- Hard Candy
- Little Children
- Purple Violets
- Life in Flight
- Lakeview Terrace
- Barry Munday
- The A-Team
- The Switch
- Morning Glory
- Prometheus
- Space Station 76
- Home Sweet Hell
- The Hollow Point
- A Gifted Man
- The Other Two
- Nightmare Cinema
- The Assistant
- In the Tall Grass
- The Nun II
Patrick Wilson Social Media
Wilson has active social media platforms i.e. Twitter and Instagram. He has a following of over 539K on Instagram and a following of over 166.6K on Twitter.