Owen Wilson
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Owen Cunningham Wilson, "The Butterscotch Stallion" [1] (http://www.defamer.com/gossip/butterscotch+stallion/), (born November 18, 1968) is an American actor known for the diverse roles he has played and his slightly crooked nose. His mild voice and oddball character make him perfect for his many petty crook roles. Wilson has co-written three films with director Wes Anderson—Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, and The Royal Tenenbaums, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Original Screenplay for his work with Anderson on The Royal Tenenbaums. Wilson's younger brother, Luke Wilson, is also a well-known actor.
Wilson's roles have varied between small, quirky comedy collaborations with Anderson and bigger budget box office fare, including seven movies made with actor Ben Stiller.
Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas, graduated from the high school section of the New Mexico Military Institute and attended the University of Texas at Austin.
Partial filmography
- Cars (2006) - Currently filming - voice for animation
- The Wendell Baker Story (2005) -
- The Wedding Crashers (2005) - John Beckwith
- The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) - Ned Plimpton
- Meet the Fockers (2004) - Kevin Rawley (cameo)
- Around the World in 80 Days (2004) - Wilbur Wright
- Starsky & Hutch (2004) - Ken Hutchinson
- The Big Bounce (2004) - Jack Ryan
- Shanghai Knights (2003) - Roy O'Bannon
- I Spy (2002) - Alex Scott
- Behind Enemy Lines (2001) - Lt. Chris Burnett
- The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Eli Cash
- Zoolander (2001) - Hansel McDonald
- Meet the Parents (2000) - Kevin Rawley
- Shanghai Noon (2000) - Roy O'Bannon
- Heat Vision and Jack (TV) (1999) - Heat Vision/Doug (voice)
- The Haunting (1999) - Luke Sanderson
- The Minus Man (1999) - Vann Siegert
- Rushmore (1998) - Edward Applebee
- Permanent Midnight (1998) - Nicky
- Armageddon (1998) - Oscar Choi
- Anaconda (1997) - Gary Dixon
- The Cable Guy (1996) - Robin's date
- Bottle Rocket (1996) - Dignan
- Bottle Rocket (short) (1994) - Dignan