Patrick Wilson (actor)
| Patrick Wilson | |
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 Wilson in November 2010 |
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| Born | Patrick Joseph Wilson July 3, 1973 Norfolk, Virginia, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Dagmara Dominczyk (2005–present; 2 children) |
Patrick Joseph Wilson (born July 3, 1973) is an American actor and singer. Wilson has spent years singing lead roles in major Broadway musicals, beginning in 1996. In 2003, he appeared in the HBO mini-series Angels in America. Wilson has appeared in feature films such as The Alamo, The Phantom of the Opera, Little Children, Watchmen, The A-Team, The Ledge, and Insidious. He starred in the CBS drama A Gifted Man, which premiered in 2011 and was cancelled in 2012.
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Early life [edit]
Wilson was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He is the son of Mary Kay Wilson, a voice teacher and professional singer, and John Wilson, a news anchor for WTVT in Tampa, Florida. Wilson's brother, Mark, also works as a news anchor and reporter for WTVT.[1][2][3]
Career [edit]
Circa 2000, Wilson completed work on the film My Sister's Wedding, which has never been released.[4] 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. He won critical acclaim for his performance in Mike Nichols' 2003 drama HBO mini-series Angels in America. He received both a Golden Globe nomination and an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He played Joe Pitt, a closeted Mormon Republican.
Wilson made his first film appearance in The Alamo in 2004. In the same year, Wilson appeared in the film musical The Phantom of the Opera as Raoul.[5] In 2006, he had his first starring film role when he was cast as Brad Adamson in Todd Field's Little Children. The same year, he appeared in the Golden Globe-nominated Running With Scissors as Michael Shephard.[6] 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[7] after filming flashback scenes as the slimmer Nite Owl II. 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. 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. Wilson played the primary antagonist Lynch in 2010's The A-Team and co-stars with Rose Byrne in James Wan's horror film Insidious.[8]
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. May 26, 2012, Wilson and his brothers, Mark and Paul, performed a benefit concert for the "Paw For Patriots" in St. Petersburg, Florida. They raised over $25,000 and enabled five soldiers to each get a companion.
Personal life [edit]
On June 18, 2005, Wilson married Polish-American actress Dagmara Dominczyk, also a Carnegie Mellon graduate (he graduated in 1995 with a drama degree; she graduated in 1998).[9] On June 23, 2006, Dominczyk gave birth to their son, Kalin Patrick Wilson. On August 9, 2009, they welcomed their second son, Kassian McCarrell Wilson.
Filmography [edit]
Film [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | My Sister's Wedding | Quinn | Never released |
| 2004 | The Alamo | Lieutenant Colonel William B. Travis | |
| 2004 | The Phantom of the Opera | Raoul, Le Vicomte de Chagny | Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy |
| 2005 | Hard Candy | Jeff Kohlver | |
| 2006 | Little Children | Brad Adamson | Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama |
| 2006 | Running with Scissors | Michael Shephard | |
| 2007 | Evening | Harris Arden | |
| 2007 | Purple Violets | Brian Callahan | |
| 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 | |
| 2009 | Barry Munday | Barry Munday | |
| 2010 | The A-Team | Agent Vance Buress/Lynch | |
| 2010 | The Switch | Roland | |
| 2010 | Morning Glory | Adam Bennett | |
| 2011 | Insidious | Josh | Nominated – Scream Award for Best Horror Actor |
| 2011 | The Ledge | Joe | |
| 2011 | Young Adult | Buddy Slade | |
| 2012 | Prometheus | Shaw's father | |
| 2013 | The Conjuring | Ed Warren | |
| 2013 | Space Station 76 | Captain Glenn Terry | Post-production[10] |
Television [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Angels in America | Joe Pitt | 6 episodes Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor – Miniseries or a Movie Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film |
| 2006 | Tampa Bay: Living Legacy | Narrator | |
| 2007 | Gap commercial | ||
| 2011-2012 | A Gifted Man | Dr. Michael Holt | Lead Role |
| 2013 | Girls | Joshua |
Theater [edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Miss Saigon | Chris | Understudy |
| 1996 | Carousel | Billy Bigelow | U.S. national tour |
| 1999 | Bright Lights, Big City | Jamie | Nominated – Drama League Award Nominated – Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
| 1999 | Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm | Ensemble | Nominated – Drama League Award |
| 2000 | Tenderloin | "Broadway Encores!" concert cast | |
| 2001 | The Full Monty | Jerry Lukowski | Nominated – Drama League Award Nominated – Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical Nominated – Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
| 2002 | Oklahoma! | Curly | Nominated – Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical Nominated – Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
| 2006 | Barefoot in the Park | Paul Bratter | |
| 2008–2009 | All My Sons | Chris Keller |
Audiowork/CDs [edit]
Cast recordings [edit]
- 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)
Soundtracks [edit]
Audiobooks [edit]
- Garden of Eden by Ernest Hemingway (2006) (Simon & Schuster)
- The Ruins by Scott Smith (2006) (Simon & Schuster)
Miscellaneous [edit]
- 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)
References [edit]
- ^ Patrick Wilson bio at Yahoo! Movies
- ^ Patrick Wilson's Lair: News Articles
- ^ http://www2.tbo.com/news/opinion/2011/aug/05/5/menewso2-bay-area-actor-charms-tv-critics-ar-248539/
- ^ Panarello, Joseph F. "Dinner With Patrick Wilson – A Conversation with One of Broadway's Favorite Leading Men", BroadwayWorld.com, November 24, 2004.
- ^ Exclusive Set Report: Patrick Wilson Talks Insidious
- ^ [1]
- ^ Amsden, David (March 1, 2009). "Patrick Wilson, Superstar". New Yorker. Retrieved April 14, 2009.
- ^ Turek, Ryan. "Exclusive Set Report: Patrick Wilson Talks Insidious", ShockTillYouDrop.com, June 3, 2010
- ^ "Patrick Wilson and Wife Expecting Baby Number 2"
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 25, 2012). "Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler Star in Sci-Fi Dramatic Comedy 'Space Station 76'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 27, 2012.
