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Patrick Wilson

Birth Place: Norfolk, VA, USA

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Patrick Wilson is a critically acclaimed and award-winning actor of the stage and screen and has tackled lead roles in major Broadway musicals, as well as starring in big-budget blockbusters. Most recently, he has been seen in A Kind of Murder and The Founder, and co-stars in the 2018 DC film, Aquaman, opposite Jason Momoa in the title role a role which he is set to reprise in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).. In 2015, he starred as Lou Solverson in the TV series Fargo, earning Critics' Choice, Gold Derby, and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Limited Series.

Select theater credits: Broadway: All My Sons, Barefoot in the Park, Oklahoma! (Tony nomination), The Full Monty (Tony nomination), The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm (Drama League Award). Off-Broadway: Bright Lights, Big City (Drama League Award, Drama Desk nomination). Concert: Guys and Dolls (Carnegie Hall), Brigadoon (New York City Center Special Event).
Select television credits include: Fargo, Girls (Critics' Choice and Gold Derby nominations), A Gifted Man, Angels in America (Emmy and Golden Globe nominations).

Select film credits include: The Hollow Point,Bone Tomahawk, Zipper, Home Sweet Hell, Matters of the Heart, Jack Strong, Big Stone Gap, Stretch, Space Station 76,Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious, Prometheus, Young Adult, The Ledge, Morning Glory, The Switch, The A-Team, Barry Munday, Watchmen, Life in Flight, Passengers, Lakeview Terrace, Purple Violets, Brothers Three: An American Gothic,Little Children, Running with Scissors, Hard Candy, The Phantom of the Opera, The Alamo, and My Sister's Wedding.

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Patrick Wilson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Concert Production, 2017
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Chris Keller

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Paul Bratter

[New York]
Reading, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Curly

[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Film Executive

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Jerry Lukowski

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Jerry Lukowski

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Tommy

[St. Paul, MN (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1999
Romeo

[New York]
Reading, 1999
Woody Mahoney

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Jamie

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1997
Young Henderson Booth

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1996
Billy Bigelow


Patrick Wilson Movies

My Sister's Wedding
[ 2001 ] Quinn
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] Raoul
The Alamo
[ 2004 ] William Travis
Hard Candy
[ 2005 ] Jeff Kohlver
Little Children
[ 2006 ] Brad Adamson
Running with Scissors
[ 2006 ] Michael Shephard
Brothers Three: An American Gothic
[ 2007 ] Peter
Evening
[ 2007 ] Harris Arden
Purple Violets
[ 2007 ] Brian Callahan
Life in Flight
[ 2008 ] Will
Lakeview Terrace
[ 2008 ] Chris Mattson
Passengers
[ 2008 ] Eric
Watchmen
[ 2009 ] Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl
Family Jewels
[ 2010 ] Barry Munday
Insidious
[ 2010 ] Josh Lambert
The A-Team
[ 2010 ] Lynch
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Adam Bennett
The Switch
[ 2010 ] Roland
The Ledge
[ 2011 ] Joe Harris
Young Adult
[ 2011 ] Buddy Slade
Prometheus
[ 2012 ] Shaw's Father
The Conjuring
[ 2013 ] Ed Warren
Insidious: Chapter 2
[ 2013 ] Josh Lambert
Jack Strong
[ 2014 ] Daniel
Big Stone Gap
[ 2014 ] Jack MacChesney
Stretch
[ 2014 ] Stretch
Space Station 76
[ 2014 ] Captain Glenn
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
[ 2014 ] David
Reckless
[ 2015 ] Sam Ellis
Home Sweet Hell
[ 2015 ] Don Champagne
Bone Tomahawk
[ 2015 ] Arthur
A Kind of Murder
[ 2016 ] Walter Stackhouse
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
[ 2016 ] POTUS - Voice
The Hollow Point
[ 2016 ] Wallace
The Founder
[ 2016 ] Rollie Smith
The Conjuring 2
[ 2016 ] Ed Warren
The Commuter
[ 2018 ] Alex Murphy
Insidious: The Last Key
[ 2018 ] Josh Lambert
Nightmare Cinema
[ 2018 ] Eric Sr.
The Nun
[ 2018 ] Ed Warren
Aquaman
[ 2018 ] King Orm
Midway
[ 2019 ] Edwin Layton
In the Tall Grass
[ 2019 ] Ross / husband
Annabelle Comes Home
[ 2019 ] Ed Warren
The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It
[ 2021 ] Ed Warren
Show of titles
[ 2021 ]
Moonfall
[ 2022 ] Brian Harper
Aquaman 2
[ 2023 ] King Orm / Ocean Master
Insidious 5
[ 2023 ]

Patrick Wilson TV Shows

Angels in America
Joe Pitt
Silenci?
Jeff Kohlver
American Dad!
Jim
A Gifted Man
[ 2011-2012 ] Dr. Michael Holt
Fargo
Lou Solverson
Girls
[ 2013-2017 ] Joshua
The Other Two
Patrick Wilson
Little Demon
Everett
Teen Titans Go!
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Patrick Wilson Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Patrick Wilson, All My Sons


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, Bright Lights Big City


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, Oklahoma!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Patrick Wilson

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patrick Wilson, Oklahoma!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, The Full Monty

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Patrick Wilson, The Full Monty

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patrick Wilson, The Full Monty


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, Bright Lights Big City

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Patrick Wilson News


MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Album Will Be Released Next Month


The 42-track live recording of My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be released on double CD and digital platforms worldwide on Friday, May 31 from Concord Theatricals Recordings.

Video: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Younger Than Springtime' at R&H 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT


We feel 'Younger Than Springtime' after seeing Aaron Tveit sing the classic song from Oscar Hammerstein's South Pacific during the star-studded event, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which is now available for on-demand streaming in North America through March 31.

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History


Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

Photos & Video: Sierra Boggess Sings National Anthem at New York Red Bulls Game


Amidst a downpour and dazzling fireworks, Sierra Boggess captivated the audience with her rendition of the National Anthem at the New York Red Bulls soccer match. Check out photos and video from the big day!

Video: Audra McDonald Sings 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' at MY FAVORITE THINGS


More than 10 years since The Sound of Music Live! premiered on television, Audra McDonald reprises her stunning rendition of 'Climb Ev’ry Mountain' for My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert. Watch a video clip here!

Video: Aaron Tveit Sings 'Ten Minutes Ago' at THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT


We want to ring out the bells after seeing Aaron Tveit sing 'Ten Minutes Ago' during the star-studded event, My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which will be available for on-demand streaming in North America from March 24 - 31. Watch a video clip here!

Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert MY FAVORITE THINGS Will Be Available to Stream in the US


My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be available to stream on-demand in North America from Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 31, 2024. We have all of the details on how you can watch from home!

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Screen in Cinemas in Australia and New Zealand


The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, filmed last December, will be screened in more than 100 cinemas across Australia and New Zealand from 21st March 2024.

AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Sets Max Streaming Premiere Date


Catch AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM streaming on Max. Director James Wan and Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa—along with Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman—return in the sequel to the highest-grossing DC film of all time: AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM. 

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Stage Film to Premiere on PBS This May; Great Performances Sets New 'Broadway's Best' Lineup


The live capture of the recent Broadway revival of Purlie Victorious is premiering on PBS this May. Starring Leslie Odom Jr., the Kenny Leon-directed production was filmed before it closed on Broadway earlier this year. The lineup also includes the Audra McDonald concert, Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary, Hamlet, and more!

Photos/Video: First Look at MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert Ahead of Cinema Release


All new production photos have been released for My Favorite Things: The Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert ahead of its cinema release. Check out the photos here!

Video: Broadway's Biggest Stars Sing the National Anthem


BroadwayWorld is celebrating all of the Broadway performers who have sang the National Anthem at major sporting events in the past, including Idina Menzel's performance at Super Bowl XLIX. Which version is your favorite? Watch all the videos here!

GREAT PERFORMANCES to Air Audra McDonald Concert, Public Theatre's HAMLET & More This Spring


Audra McDonald's London Palladium Concert, The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, Elton John And Bernie Taupin: The Library Of Congress Gershwin Prize For Popular Song concert special and a star-studded Rogers & Hammerstein celebration are coming to PBS. The specials will feature Ato Blankson-Wood, Aaron Tveit, Marisha Wallace, and more.

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Video: Christopher Wheeldon On 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC Ballet


With a repertory so vast, it is not uncommon for dancers to perform in all the works on a New York City Ballet program. Watch as Christopher Wheeldon remembers figuring in a new kind of triple bill that signified a watershed moment in his choreographic career.

Video: See Audra McDonald, Aaron Tveit And More In MY FAVORITE THINGS In Concert, Coming To UK Cinemas This February


CinemaLive will present the cinema release of My Favorite Things: Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert on 14 and 18 February 2024. Check out the newest trailer!

Caissie Levy, Nathan Levy, and Lorna Courtney Will Take Part in Michael Arden- Helmed THE LOST BOYS Industry Presentation


A private industry presentation will soon be held for THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL on February 23, 2024. Watch a video teaser of the new musical here!

PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE


PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).

MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert, Featuring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and More, Will Come to Cinemas This February


CinemaLive has announced a new season of musical events to play in 475 cinemas across the UK and Ireland in 2024, including My Favorite Things, starring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and more. Check out the full slate here!

Patrick Wilson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patrick Wilson been in?

Patrick Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Patrick Wilson been in?

Patrick Wilson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Patrick Wilson been nominated for?

Patrick Wilson has been nominated for several awards throughout his Broadway career, including Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "All My Sons," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bright Lights Big City" and "Oklahoma!," Outstanding Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Oklahoma!," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Full Monty," Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Full Monty," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Full Monty." He also received another nomination for Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bright Lights Big City."

What awards has Patrick Wilson won?

Patrick Wilson has won several awards for his work on Broadway, including Best Featured Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "All My Sons," Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bright Lights Big City" and "Oklahoma!," and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Full Monty" and "Bright Lights Big City."

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