Patrick Wilson (American actor)

Patrick Joseph Wilson (born July 3, 1973) is an American actor and singer. He spent his early career starring in Broadway musicals, beginning in 1995. He is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his roles in The Full Monty (2000–2001) and Oklahoma! (2002). In 2003, he co-starred in the acclaimed HBO miniseries Angels in America for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.

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Patrick Wilson
Wilson at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	(1973-07-03) July 3, 1973 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Education	Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupation	Actor singer producer
Years active	1995–present
Spouse(s)	Dagmara Domińczyk ( m. 2005)
Children	2

Wilson has also appeared in feature films such as The Phantom of the Opera (2004), Hard Candy (2005), Little Children (2006), Watchmen (2009), Insidious (2010), The A-Team (2010), Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), and as demonologist Ed Warren in James Wan's supernatural horror films The Conjuring (2013), The Conjuring 2 (2016) and Annabelle Comes Home (2019). He has earned himself a reputation as a "scream king", due to his frequent casting in horror films.[1]

On television, he starred in the CBS drama series A Gifted Man (2011–2012), and as Lou Solverson in the second season of FX's anthology series Fargo (2015), for which he received a second Golden Globe Award nomination. In the DC Extended Universe, he portrayed Orm Marius / Ocean Master in the superhero film Aquaman (2018) and he voiced the President of the United States in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).

Early life

Wilson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, the youngest of three boys to John Franklin Wilson, a retired news anchor for WTVT in Tampa, Florida and Mary Kay Wilson, a voice teacher and professional singer. Wilson's oldest brother, Paul, works as an advertising executive, and his other brother, Mark, took over their father's role as news anchor for WTVT.[2][3] Wilson grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, and attended Shorecrest Preparatory School.[4]

Career

1995–2005: Stage roles and Angels in America

In 1995, Wilson graduated with a B.F.A. in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University. Shortly after, in 1995, Wilson made his acting debut as an understudy in the role of Chris Scott in the national touring production of Miss Saigon.[5] The following year, he portrayed Billy Bigelow in the national tour of Carousel.[6] In 1999, he starred as Jamie Conway in the Off-Broadway production of Bright Lights, Big City, and Wilson later made his Broadway theatre debut in The Full Monty (2000), portraying Jerry Lukowski.[7] For his performance in the role, he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical.[8][9]

Circa 2000, Wilson completed work on the film My Sister's Wedding, which has never been released.[10] He sang "On the Street Where You Live" from My Fair Lady for Julie Andrews' awards ceremony when she received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2001.[11] In 2002, his performance as Curly McLain in the Broadway production of Oklahoma! received critical acclaim, with Wilson being nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for the second time each.[12][13] He won critical acclaim for his performance as the closeted Mormon Republican Joe Pitt in Mike Nichols' 2003 HBO drama miniseries Angels in America, receiving nominations for both the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.[14][15][16]

In 2004, Wilson made his first film appearance in The Alamo, playing William B. Travis. That same year, he co-starred in the musical film The Phantom of the Opera as Viscount Raoul de Chagny.[17] The following year, he starred alongside Ellen Page in the psychological thriller film Hard Candy, portraying a pedophile named Jeff Kohlver.[18]

2006–present: Transition into film and "scream king" persona

Wilson at the Montclair Film Festival in May 2014

In 2006, he starred as Brad Adamson in Todd Field's Little Children.[19] Also in 2006, he appeared in the Golden Globe Award-nominated Running with Scissors as Michael Shephard, which was directed by Ryan Murphy and produced by Brad Pitt. In 2007, he starred as Brian Callahan in the independent film Purple Violets, which was written and directed by Edward Burns.[20] In 2008, he starred in Neil LaBute's Lakeview Terrace.

Wilson played Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl II in Zack Snyder's 2009 film adaptation of the graphic novel Watchmen, gaining 25 pounds for the role after filming flashback scenes as the slimmer Nite Owl II.[21] This film reunited Wilson with his Little Children co-star, Jackie Earle Haley. On October 19, 2010, in Yankee Stadium, he sang "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees.[22] On November 20, 2010, in Yankee Stadium, he sang the United States National Anthem before the first football game in the new stadium, played between Army and Notre Dame.[23]

Wilson played the primary antagonist Lynch in 2010's The A-Team, and co-starred with Rose Byrne in James Wan's horror film Insidious.[17] He returned for the latter film's sequel, Insidious: Chapter 2, which was released in 2013.[24] In 2013, Wilson portrayed the famous paranormal investigator Ed Warren, alongside Vera Farmiga starring as his wife Lorraine, in the horror film The Conjuring.[25] The film was critically acclaimed, becoming one of the highest grossing horror films of all time.[26] Wilson reprised the role in the film's sequel, The Conjuring 2, released on June 10, 2016.[27]

Wilson at the Montclair Film Festival in April 2016

In January 2014, Wilson was announced to portray the lead role, Lou Solverson, in the second season of FX's anthology series Fargo. He was nominated for the 2015 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his performance.[28] In March 2014, Wilson was cast in an unspecified role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man,[29] but later left the film due to scheduling conflicts brought upon by multiple delays with the film's production.[30] That same year, he was cast as Arthur O'Dwyer in the Western film Bone Tomahawk, opposite Kurt Russell and Matthew Fox.[31]

In 2016, he co-starred in John Lee Hancock's biopic The Founder, as Rollie Smith, based on the life of McDonald's fast food restaurants' founder Ray Kroc.[32] In August 2016, Barbra Streisand released the album Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway, on which she and Wilson duet the song "Loving You" from the Stephen Sondheim musical Passion.[33]

In 2018, Wilson co-starred in Jaume Collet-Serra's action thriller The Commuter, reuniting with The Conjuring co-star Farmiga, and portraying a trusted friend of Liam Neeson's character.[34] Also that year, he portrayed Orm Marius / Ocean Master in the DC Extended Universe film Aquaman, directed by long-time collaborator James Wan.[35]

On November 8, 2019, Roland Emmerich’s blockbuster film Midway, was released, starring Wilson along with Ed Skrein, Mandy Moore, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson.[36][37][38][39][40][41]

Personal life

In 2005, Wilson married actress Dagmara Domińczyk.[42] In 2006, Dagmara Domińczyk gave birth to their first son and in 2009, to their second son.[43] He currently lives in Montclair, New Jersey with his family.[44]

In May 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.[45]

On May 26, 2012, the band VanWilson, consisting of Wilson on vocals/drums and his brothers, Mark on guitar and Paul on vocals, performed a benefit concert for Southeastern Guide Dogs' "Paws For Patriots" program in St. Petersburg, Florida. They raised $30,000 for the program and were honored by the organization with having puppies named after them.[46] The brothers have also performed benefit concerts for All Children's Hospital and the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.[47]

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2001	My Sister's Wedding	Quinn	Unreleased film
2004	The Alamo	William B. Travis
2004	The Phantom of the Opera	Viscount Raoul de Chagny	Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical
2005	Hard Candy	Jeff Kohlver	Nominated—Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Relationship from Hell (shared with Ellen Page)
2006	Little Children	Brad Adamson	Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male Nominated—Awards Circuit Community Award for Best Cast Ensemble Nominated—Satellite award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
2006	Running with Scissors	Michael Shephard
2007	Purple Violets	Brian Callahan
2007	Evening	Harris Arden
2007	Brothers Three: An American Gothic	Peter
2008	Life in Flight	Will Sargent
2008	Lakeview Terrace	Chris Mattson
2008	Passengers	Eric Clark
2009	Watchmen	Dan Dreiberg/Nite Owl II
2010	Barry Munday	Barry Munday
2010	The A-Team	Agent Lynch/Agent Vance Burress
2010	The Switch	Roland Nilson
2010	Insidious	Josh Lambert	Nominated—Scream Award for Best Horror Actor
2010	Morning Glory	Adam Bennett
2011	The Ledge	Joe Harris
2011	Young Adult	Buddy Slade
2012	Prometheus	Mr. Shaw
2013	The Conjuring	Ed Warren	Nominated—Fright Meter Award for Best Actor
2013	Insidious: Chapter 2	Josh Lambert	Nominated—Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actor Nominated—Fright Meter Award for Best Actor
2014	Jack Strong	David Forden
2014	Space Station 76	Captain Glenn Terry
2014	Annabelle	Ed Warren	Archive voice
2014	Stretch	Kevin "Stretch" Brzyzowski
2014	Big Stone Gap	Jack MacChesney
2014	Let's Kill Ward's Wife	David	Also producer
2015	Zipper	Sam Ellis
2015	Home Sweet Hell	Don Champagne
2015	Insidious: Chapter 3	Josh Lambert	Archival footage
2015	Bone Tomahawk	Arthur O'Dwyer
2016	Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice	President of the United States (voice)
2016	A Kind of Murder	Walter Stackhouse
2016	The Hollow Point	Sheriff Wallace Skolkin
2016	The Conjuring 2	Ed Warren
2016	The Founder	Rollie Smith
2018	Insidious: The Last Key	Josh Lambert	Archival footage
2018	The Commuter	Alex Murphy
2018	Nightmare Cinema	Eric Sr.
2018	The Nun	Ed Warren	Archival footage
2018	Aquaman	Orm Marius / Ocean Master	Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain
2019	Annabelle Comes Home	Ed Warren
2019	The Assistant	Famous actor	Uncredited
2019	In the Tall Grass	Ross Humboldt
2019	Midway	Edwin Layton
2021	The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It	Ed Warren	Post-production

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
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"

Video games

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2009	Watchmen: The End Is Nigh	Nite Owl II (voice)

Stage

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1995	Miss Saigon	Chris Scott	Understudy
1996	Carousel	Billy Bigelow	U.S. national tour
1999	Bright Lights, Big City	Jamie Conway	Off-Broadway Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
2000	Tenderloin	Tommy Howatt	Broadway Encores! concert
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	Broadway 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	Broadway
2008–2009	All My Sons	Chris Keller	Broadway
2014	Guys and Dolls	Sky Masterson	Carnegie Hall concert
2017	Brigadoon	Tommy Albright	New York City Center Special Event

Audio work

Cast recordings

• 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's Romeo & Juliet: The Musical from William Shakespeare (1999)
• Brigadoon (2017; New York City Center cast recording)

Soundtracks

• The Phantom of the Opera (2004)

Audiobooks

• The Garden of Eden by Ernest Hemingway (2006) (Simon & Schuster)
• The Ruins by Scott Smith (2006) (Simon & Schuster)

Miscellaneous

• Every Day Is a Holiday (2009 Christmas album) by Mary McBride
• Lucky (2004 CD) by Gary Kline
• Broadway Cares: Home for the Holidays (2001 CD)
• The Dreams in You (2001 CD)
• Streisand Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway (2016 CD) by Barbra Streisand

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External links

• Patrick Wilson on IMDb
• Patrick Wilson on Box Office Mojo
• Patrick Wilson at the Internet Broadway Database
• Patrick Wilson at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
• @patrickwilson73 on Verified Twitter Account