Patrick Wilson
{{Short description|American actor (born 1973)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{other people}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Patrick Wilson
| image = PatrickWilson-byPhilipRomano.jpg
| caption = Wilson in 2025
| birth_name = Patrick Joseph Wilson
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|7|3}}
| birth_place = Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actor
- director
- producer
}}
| education = Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
| years_active = 1995–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Dagmara Domińczyk
|2005}}
| children = 2
| relatives =
Marika Domińczyk (sister-in-law)
Scott Foley (brother-in-law)
}}
Patrick Joseph Wilson (born July 3, 1973) is an American actor. He began his career in 1995, starring in Broadway musicals. He received nominations for two Tony Awards for his roles in The Full Monty (2000–2001) and Oklahoma! (2002). He co-starred in the HBO miniseries Angels in America (2003), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Wilson appeared in films such as The Phantom of the Opera (2004), Hard Candy (2005), Little Children (2006), Watchmen (2009), and The A-Team (2010). He gained wider recognition for his starring role in the Insidious film series (2010–2023) and as Ed Warren in The Conjuring universe (2013–present), both horror franchises.{{cite web |last1=Oh |first1=Sheryl |date=August 8, 2018 |title='Insidious' and 'The Conjuring' Star Patrick Wilson Finds His Next Horror Project |url=https://filmschoolrejects.com/patrick-wilson-finds-his-next-horror-project/ |website=Film School Rejects}}{{cite web |date=June 6, 2021 |title=In Praise of Patrick Wilson, "The Conjuring" Scream King |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/06/movies/patrick-wilson-the-conjuring.html |accessdate=June 8, 2021 |work=The New York Times}} He made his directorial debut with the sequel Insidious: The Red Door (2023).
On television, Wilson 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 nomination. In the DC Extended Universe, he played Ocean Master in Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).
Early life
Patrick Joseph Wilson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 1973, the son of voice teacher and singer Mary Kay Wilson and WTVT news anchor John Franklin Wilson. He has two older brothers: Paul, an advertising executive, and Mark, who succeeded their father as a WTVT news anchor.{{cite web|url=http://www.patrickwilson.org/News%20Articles.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031215025324/http://www.patrickwilson.org/News%20Articles.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 15, 2003|title=Patrick Wilson's Lair: News Articles|website=PatrickWilson.org}}{{cite web|url=http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/obit/34209/carol-wilson|title=Obits – Carol Wilson|website=Johnson City Press|access-date=June 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140904090029/http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/obit/34209/carol-wilson|archive-date=September 4, 2014|url-status=dead}} Wilson grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he attended Shorecrest Preparatory School.{{cite web|url=http://www.tampabay.com/features/movies/actor-patrick-wilson-returns-home-to-st-petersburg-for-the-sunscreen-film/996755|title=Actor Patrick Wilson returns home to St. Petersburg for the Sunscreen Film Festival|website=Tampa Bay Times|first=Steve|last=Persall|date=April 29, 2009|access-date=April 15, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103115102/http://www.tampabay.com/features/movies/actor-patrick-wilson-returns-home-to-st-petersburg-for-the-sunscreen-film/996755|archive-date=November 3, 2013}} In 1995, he graduated with a BFA in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University.{{cite web|url=https://www.cmu.edu/engage/alumni-awards-recipients/bio-wilson-patrick.html|title=Patrick J. Wilson (A 1995)|date=March 2023}}
Career
File:Patrick Wilson 2014.jpg in May 2014]]
=Early stage and TV work=
In 1995, Wilson made his acting debut as an understudy in the role of Chris Scott in the national touring production of Miss Saigon.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfashion/article/Dinner-With-Patrick-Wilson-A-Conversation-with-One-of-Broadways-Favorite-Leading-Men-20041124|title=Dinner With Patrick Wilson – A Conversation with One of Broadway's Favorite Leading Men|website=Broadway World|first=Joseph F.|last=Panarello|date=November 24, 2004|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042155/http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwfashion/article/Dinner-With-Patrick-Wilson-A-Conversation-with-One-of-Broadways-Favorite-Leading-Men-20041124|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=live}} The following year, he portrayed Billy Bigelow in the national tour of Carousel.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-07-12-ca-23269-story.html|title='Carousel's' Spin on Circle of Life|website=Los Angeles Times|first=Laurie|last=Winer|date=July 12, 1996|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307040438/http://articles.latimes.com/1996-07-12/entertainment/ca-23269_1_carousel-waltz|archive-date=March 7, 2016|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2000/legit/news/the-full-monty-5-1200464565/|title=Review: 'The Full Monty'|website=Variety|first=Charles|last=Isherwood|date=October 27, 2000|access-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305000321/http://variety.com/2000/legit/news/the-full-monty-5-1200464565/|archive-date=March 5, 2016|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/08/arts/nominees-some-returning-for-the-2001-tony-awards.html|title=Nominees, Some Returning, For the 2001 Tony Awards|website=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2001|access-date=February 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309185345/http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/08/arts/nominees-some-returning-for-the-2001-tony-awards.html|archive-date=March 9, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/2001-drama-desk-winners-include-producers-proof-and-mnemonic-96720?r=n|title=2001 Drama Desk Winners Include Producers, Proof and Mnemonic|website=Playbill|first=Kenneth|last=Jones|date=May 20, 2001|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924175716/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/2001-drama-desk-winners-include-producers-proof-and-mnemonic-96720?r=n|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=live}}
Circa 2000, Wilson completed work on the film My Sister's Wedding, which has never been released.{{cite web|url=http://fashion.broadwayworld.com/article/Dinner_With_Patrick_Wilson_A_Conversation_with_One_of_Broadways_Favorite_Leading_Men_20041124|title=Dinner With Patrick Wilson – A Conversation with One of Broadway's Favorite Leading Men|website=Broadway World|last=Panarello|first=Joseph F.|date=November 24, 2004|access-date=October 19, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708094817/http://fashion.broadwayworld.com/article/Dinner_With_Patrick_Wilson_A_Conversation_with_One_of_Broadways_Favorite_Leading_Men_20041124|archive-date=July 8, 2011|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2001/12/26/kennedy-honors-lift-up-nations-heart/|title=Kennedy Honors Lift Up Nation's Heart|website=Orlando Sentinel|first=Hal|last=Boedeker|date=December 26, 2001|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119173319/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2001-12-26/lifestyle/0112250021_1_pavarotti-tribute-praises|archive-date=November 19, 2015|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/19/theater/theater-the-tony-awards-in-the-running.html|title=THEATER/THE TONY AWARDS; In the Running|website=The New York Times|date=May 19, 2002|access-date=February 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308002443/http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/19/theater/theater-the-tony-awards-in-the-running.html|archive-date=March 8, 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/foster-wilson-and-scott-join-performers-on-drama-desk-ceremony-may-19-105755/print|title=Foster, Wilson and Scott Join Performers on Drama Desk Ceremony, May 19|website=Playbill|author-link1=Robert Simonson|first=Robert|last=Simonson|date=May 14, 2002|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706102246/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/foster-wilson-and-scott-join-performers-on-drama-desk-ceremony-may-19-105755/print|archive-date=July 6, 2015}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3330583.stm|title=Golden Globes 2004: The nominees|website=BBC News|date=December 18, 2003|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060901025128/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/3330583.stm|archive-date=September 1, 2006|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/televisionawards/emmys/2004-07-15-nominees-complete-list_x.htm|title=Complete list of primetime Emmy nominations|website=USA Today|date=July 15, 2004}}{{cite web|url=http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/film/2010/10/13/patricks-day|title=Patrick Wilson: Patrick's Day|website=The Advocate|first=Brandon|last=Voss|date=October 13, 2010|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150304024111/http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/film/2010/10/13/patricks-day|archive-date=March 4, 2015|url-status=live}}
=Early film work=
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. The following year, he starred alongside Elliot Page in the psychological thriller film Hard Candy, portraying a pedophile named Jeff Kohlver.{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/stage-vets-patrick-wilson-and-sandra-oh-star-in-hard-candy-film-opens-april-131984|title=Stage Vets Patrick Wilson and Sandra Oh Star in "Hard Candy" Film, Opens April 14|website=Playbill|first=Ernio|last=Hernandez|date=April 14, 2006|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924204426/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/stage-vets-patrick-wilson-and-sandra-oh-star-in-hard-candy-film-opens-april-131984|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=live}}
In 2006, Wilson starred as Brad Adamson in Todd Field's Little Children.{{cite web|url=http://www.blackfilm.com/20060929/features/littlechildern_interview1.shtml|title=LITTLE CHILDREN: An Interview with Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson|website=Blackfilm.com|first=Brad|last=Balfour|date=October 6, 2006}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491109/|title=Purple Violets (2007)|date=February 20, 2009|website=Internet Movie Database|access-date=July 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416102516/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491109/|archive-date=April 16, 2018|url-status=live}} In 2008, he starred in Neil LaBute's Lakeview Terrace.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nymag.com/movies/profiles/54999/index1.html|title=Patrick Wilson, Superstar|website=New York|first=David|last=Amsden|date=March 1, 2009|access-date=April 14, 2009}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.broadway.com/buzz/154022/god-bless-patrick-wilson-the-hunky-broadway-alum-wows-the-crowd-at-yankee-stadium/|title=God Bless Patrick Wilson! The Hunky Broadway Alum Wows the Crowd at Yankee Stadium|website=Broadway.com|date=October 22, 2010|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923221121/http://www.broadway.com/buzz/154022/god-bless-patrick-wilson-the-hunky-broadway-alum-wows-the-crowd-at-yankee-stadium/|archive-date=September 23, 2015|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://web.pinstripebowl.com/news/article/2010112016168570/news/|title=Notre Dame trumps Army again at Stadium|website=Pinstripe Bowl|first=Adam|last=Spunberg|date=November 20, 2010|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120758/http://web.pinstripebowl.com/news/article/2010112016168570/news/|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}
=International breakthrough=
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/interviewsnews.php?id=15382|title=Exclusive Set Report: Patrick Wilson Talks Insidious|website=Shock Till You Drop|last=Turek|first=Ryan|date=June 3, 2010|access-date=June 5, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605052905/http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/interviewsnews.php?id=15382|archive-date=June 5, 2010|url-status=live}} He returned for the latter film's sequel, Insidious: Chapter 2, which was released in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/insidious-sequel-patrick-wilson-rose-393161|title=Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne Coming Back for 'Insidious' Sequel|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Borys|last=Kit|date=November 19, 2012|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924121657/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/insidious-sequel-patrick-wilson-rose-393161|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=live}} In 2013, Wilson portrayed the paranormal investigator Ed Warren, alongside Vera Farmiga starring as his wife Lorraine, in the horror film The Conjuring.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2012/film/news/farmiga-wilson-called-to-conjuring-1118048955/|title=Farmiga, Wilson called to 'Conjuring'|website=Variety|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=January 20, 2012|access-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415012218/https://variety.com/2012/film/news/farmiga-wilson-called-to-conjuring-1118048955/|archive-date=April 15, 2017|url-status=live}} The film was critically acclaimed, becoming one of the highest grossing horror films of all time.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=conjuring.htm|title=The Conjuring (2013)|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=October 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910214350/http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=conjuring.htm|archive-date=September 10, 2013|url-status=live}} Wilson reprised the role in the film's sequel, The Conjuring 2, released on June 10, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=40277|title=Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga Officially Back For More Conjuring|website=Empire|first=James|last=White|date=February 25, 2014|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918215425/http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=40277|archive-date=September 18, 2015|url-status=live}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/01/08/patrick-wilson-ted-danson-jean-smart-to-star-in-season-2-of-fargo/347983/|title=Patrick Wilson Ted Danson & Jean Smart to Star in Season 2 of 'Fargo'|website=FX|date=January 8, 2014|access-date=January 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413205508/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/01/08/patrick-wilson-ted-danson-jean-smart-to-star-in-season-2-of-fargo/347983/|archive-date=April 13, 2016|url-status=dead}} In March 2014, Wilson was cast in an unspecified role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Ant-Man,{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/patrick-wilson-confirms-ant-man-role/333709|title=Patrick Wilson confirms 'Ant-Man' role|website=NME|date=March 10, 2014|access-date=May 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508025509/http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/patrick-wilson-confirms-ant-man-role/333709|archive-date=May 8, 2014|url-status=live}} but later left the film due to scheduling conflicts brought upon by multiple delays with the film's production.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/patrick-wilson-latest-leave-marvels-721347|title=Comic-Con: Patrick Wilson the Latest to Leave Marvel's 'Ant-Man'|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Rebecca|last=Ford|date=July 25, 2014|access-date=August 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829211614/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/patrick-wilson-latest-leave-marvels-721347|archive-date=August 29, 2015|url-status=live}} That same year, he was cast as Arthur O'Dwyer in the Western film Bone Tomahawk, opposite Kurt Russell and Matthew Fox.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/matthew-fox-patrick-wilson-bone-tomahawk-cast-1201312997/|title=Matthew Fox and Patrick Wilson Join Indie 'Bone Tomahawk'|website=Variety|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=September 24, 2014|access-date=December 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810060948/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/matthew-fox-patrick-wilson-bone-tomahawk-cast-1201312997/|archive-date=August 10, 2016|url-status=live}}
=Ongoing success and directorial debut=
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.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/06/john-carroll-lynch-the-founder-gwendolyn-christie-swallows-and-amazons-1201459085/|title=John Carroll Lynch On 'The Founder' Menu; Gwendoline Christie Joins 'Swallows & Amazons'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=June 26, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713091525/http://deadline.com/2015/06/john-carroll-lynch-the-founder-gwendolyn-christie-swallows-and-amazons-1201459085/|archive-date=July 13, 2016|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/article/listen-to-at-the-ballet-track-from-new-barbra-streisand-cd-featuring-anne-hathaway|title=Hugh Jackman, Patrick Wilson, Jamie Foxx Join Streisand on New CD; Listen to "At the Ballet" Track|website=Playbill|first=Andrew|last=Gans|date=June 10, 2016|access-date=August 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828113003/http://www.playbill.com/article/listen-to-at-the-ballet-track-from-new-barbra-streisand-cd-featuring-anne-hathaway|archive-date=August 28, 2016|url-status=live}}
File:Patrick Wilson by Gage Skidmore.jpg in July 2018]]
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.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/patrick-wilson-liam-neeson-thriller-commuter-1201843066/|title=Patrick Wilson Boards Liam Neeson's Thriller 'The Commuter'|website=Variety|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=August 23, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824141041/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/patrick-wilson-liam-neeson-thriller-commuter-1201843066/|archive-date=August 24, 2016|url-status=live}} Also that year, he portrayed Orm Marius / Ocean Master in the DC Extended Universe film Aquaman, directed by long-time collaborator James Wan.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/patrick-wilson-aquaman-orm-ocean-master-dc-villain-jason-momoa-1201869055/|title=Patrick Wilson To Play 'Aquaman's Evil Half-Brother ORM|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=December 12, 2016|access-date=December 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213115500/http://deadline.com/2016/12/patrick-wilson-aquaman-orm-ocean-master-dc-villain-jason-momoa-1201869055/|archive-date=December 13, 2016|url-status=live}} Wilson reprised his role in the 2023 sequel film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
On November 8, 2019, Roland Emmerich's World War II film Midway, was released, starring Wilson along with Ed Skrein, Mandy Moore, Luke Evans, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Dennis Quaid and Woody Harrelson.{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2019/film/features/roland-emmerich-midway-1203387268/ |title= Roland Emmerich Just Made a $100 Million Indie Film. Will It Work? |last=Donnelly|first=Matt|date=October 31, 2019|website= Variety|access-date=October 31, 2019}}{{cite news|last1=Fleming|first1=Mike Jr. |title=Bona Film Group Stakes $80M On Roland Emmerich/Mark Gordon WWII Battle Pic 'Midway:' Cannes|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/midway-roland-emmerich-bona-film-group-mark-gordon-1202101145/|access-date=May 24, 2017|work=Deadline|date=May 23, 2017}}{{cite news|last1=Wiseman|first1=Andreas|title=Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' Sets Sail With Woody Harrelson, Mandy Moore & AGC Studios — Cannes Hot Pic|url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/roland-emmerichs-wwii-epic-midway-sets-sail-with-woody-harrelson-mandy-moore-agc-studios-1202374631/|access-date=May 4, 2018|work=Deadline|date=May 2, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |title=Luke Evans Joins Roland Emmerich's Naval Action Movie 'Midway' (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/luke-evans-joins-roland-emmerichs-naval-movie-midway-1124746 |access-date=July 6, 2018 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=July 3, 2018 |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Marc |first1=Christopher |title=Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' Adds 'The Guest' Cinematographer - GWW |url=https://thegww.com/roland-emmerichs-wwii-epic-midway-adds-the-guest-cinematographer/ |access-date=July 24, 2018 |work=thegww.com |date=July 24, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=D'Alessandro |first1=Anthony |title=Roland Emmerich's WWII Epic 'Midway' To Open Veterans Day Weekend 2019 |url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/roland-emmerichs-wwii-epic-midway-to-open-veterans-day-weekend-2019-1202457811/ |access-date=September 6, 2018 |work=Deadline |date=September 5, 2018}} In June 2020, Wilson signed on to Emmerich's Moonfall, which was released in 2022.{{cite web|last=Wiseman|first=Andreas|url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/moonfall-donald-sutherland-eme-ikwuakor-financier-sp3-join-100m-roland-emmerich-sci-fi-movie-shoot-underway-in-montreal-1234603254/|title=Moonfall: Donald Sutherland, Eme Ikwuakor & Financier SPG3 Join $100M+ Roland Emmerich Sci-Fi Movie, Shoot Underway In Montreal|date=October 26, 2020|website=Deadline|access-date=October 29, 2020}}{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2021/05/moonfall-release-date-roland-emmerich-1234765046/|title=Roland Emmerich's 'Moonfall' Finally Lands A Release Date|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Patrick|last=Hipes|date=May 26, 2021|access-date=May 26, 2021}}
Announced in October 2020, Wilson made his directorial debut with Insidious: The Red Door, released July 7, 2023, in the US, serving as a direct sequel to Insidious: Chapter 2 with both Wilson and Ty Simpkins reprising their roles. Scott Teems wrote the script based on a story by Leigh Whannell. Whannell, James Wan, Jason Blum, and Oren Peli will produce the film.{{cite web|last=Rubin|first=Rebecca|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/patrick-wilson-insidious-5-1234818983/|title=Patrick Wilson to Direct Insidious 5|date=October 29, 2020|website=Variety|access-date=October 29, 2020}}{{cite web|last=Squires|first=John|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3639353/patrick-wilson-directing-fifth-installment-insidious-franchise/|title=Patrick Wilson is Directing the Fifth Installment of the Insidious Franchise!|date=October 29, 2020|website=Bloody Disgusting|access-date=October 29, 2020}}{{cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/insidious-5-moving-forward-with-patrick-wilson-making-feature-directorial-debut-blumfest-1234605799/|title=Insidious 5 Moving Forward With Patrick Wilson Making Feature Directorial Debut – BlumFest|date=October 29, 2020|website=Deadline|access-date=October 29, 2020}} He also contributed vocals to the end credits song "Stay" on the film's soundtrack, collaborating with Swedish metal band Ghost, who he is a fan of.{{Cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/07/05/patrick-wilson-talks-final-insidious-conjuring-aquaman-2/70375144007/|title=Patrick Wilson talks final 'Insidious,' 'Aquaman 2' and his 'ridiculous' rock-star moment|website=USA TODAY}}
Charity work
In May 2012, the band VanWilson (consisting of Wilson on vocals and drums and his brothers on guitar and 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 by having puppies named after them.{{cite web|url=http://tbo.com/arts_music/band-of-brothers-to-rock-for-veterans-407401|title=Band of brothers to rock for veterans|website=The Tampa Tribune|first=Cloe|last=Cabrera|date=May 24, 2012|access-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706023507/http://tbo.com/arts_music/band-of-brothers-to-rock-for-veterans-407401|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=dead}} The brothers have also performed benefit concerts for All Children's Hospital and the St. Petersburg Free Clinic.{{cite web|url=http://fsu.uloop.com/news/view.php/61799/Tampa-Bay-Here-come-The-Wilson-Vanto|title=Tampa Bay: Here come The Wilson Van...to the Hard Rock this weekend!|website=Florida State University and Uloop|first=Amanda C.|last=Starling|date=January 4, 2013|access-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706035824/http://fsu.uloop.com/news/view.php/61799/Tampa-Bay-Here-come-The-Wilson-Vanto|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Wilson married Polish-American actress and fellow Carnegie Mellon alumna Dagmara Domińczyk in 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20266146,00.html|title=Patrick Wilson and His Wife Are Expecting Baby No. 2|website=People|first=Bob|last=Meadows|date=March 17, 2009|access-date=March 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090320042827/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20266146,00.html|archive-date=March 20, 2009|url-status=dead}} They have two sons, born in 2006 and 2009,{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/patrick-wilson-wife-dagmara-dominczyk-son-article-1.395984|title=Patrick Wilson and wife Dagmara Dominczyk welcome their second son|website=New York Daily News|first=Jacob E.|last=Oaterhout|date=August 10, 2009|access-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707091027/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/patrick-wilson-wife-dagmara-dominczyk-son-article-1.395984|archive-date=July 7, 2015|url-status=live}} and reside in Montclair, New Jersey. Patrick’s youngest son Kassian has appeared in a few films, including Prodigal Son as Young Malcolm, and a cameo in Insidious: The Red Door.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/fashion/dagmara-dominczyk-finds-a-home-in-the-spotlight.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|title=A Modern Immigrant Finds the Spotlight|website=The New York Times|date=June 16, 2013}} His sister-in-law is actress Marika Domińczyk, who is married to actor and director Scott Foley.
In April 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2012/april/april27_commencement.html|title=Press Release: Actor Patrick Wilson Returns to Alma Mater Carnegie Mellon University to Give 2012 Commencement Keynote|website=Carnegie Mellon University|date=April 27, 2012|access-date=July 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706080303/http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2012/april/april27_commencement.html|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=live}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:left; "
|+List of films and roles |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2001
| My Sister's Wedding | Quinn | Unreleased film |
| rowspan="2" | 2004
| {{sortname|The|Alamo|dab=2004 film}} | |
| {{sortname|The|Phantom of the Opera|dab=2004 film}}
| Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion |
| 2005
| Jeff Kohlver | Nominated—Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Relationship from Hell |
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| Brad Adamson | Young Hollywood Award for Breakthrough Performance – Male |
| Running with Scissors
| Michael Shephard | |
| rowspan="3" | 2007
| Brian Callahan | |
| Evening
| Harris Arden | |
| Brothers Three: An American Gothic
| Peter | |
| rowspan="3" | 2008
| Will Sargent | |
| Lakeview Terrace
| Chris Mattson | |
| Passengers
| Eric Clark | |
| 2009
| Watchmen | |
| rowspan="5" | 2010
| Barry Munday | |
| {{sortname|The|A-Team|dab=film}}
| Agent Lynch / Agent Vance Burress | |
| {{sortname|The|Switch|dab=2010 film}}
| Roland Nilson | |
| Insidious
| Josh Lambert | Nominated—Scream Award for Best Horror Actor |
| Morning Glory
| Adam Bennett | |
| rowspan="2" | 2011
| {{sortname|The|Ledge|dab=film}} | Joe Harris | |
| Young Adult
| Buddy Slade | |
| 2012
| Mr. Shaw | |
| rowspan="2" | 2013
| {{sortname|The|Conjuring}} | Nominated—Fright Meter Award for Best Actor |
| Insidious: Chapter 2
| Josh Lambert | Nominated—Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actor |
| rowspan="5" | 2014
| David Forden | |
| Space Station 76
| Captain Glenn Terry | |
| Stretch
| Kevin "Stretch" Brzyzowski | |
| Big Stone Gap
| Jack MacChesney | |
| Let's Kill Ward's Wife
| David | Also producer |
| rowspan="3" | 2015
| Zipper | Sam Ellis | |
| Home Sweet Hell
| Don Champagne | |
| Bone Tomahawk
| Arthur O'Dwyer | |
| rowspan="5" | 2016
| Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | President of the United States (voice) | Cameo |
| {{sortname|A|Kind of Murder}}
| Walter Stackhouse | |
| {{sortname|The|Hollow Point}}
| Sheriff Wallace Skolkin | |
| {{sortname|The|Conjuring 2}}
| Ed Warren | |
| {{sortname|The|Founder}}
| Rollie Smith | |
| rowspan="3" | 2018
| {{sortname|The|Commuter|dab=film}} | Alex Murphy | |
| Nightmare Cinema
| Eric Sr. | |
| Aquaman
|Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Villain |
| rowspan="4" | 2019
| Ed Warren | |
| {{sortname|The|Assistant|dab=2019 film}}
| Famous actor | Uncredited cameo |
| In the Tall Grass
| Ross Humboldt | |
| Midway
| |
| 2021
| {{sortname|The|Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It}} | Ed Warren | |
| 2022
| Moonfall | Brian Harper | |
| rowspan="3" | 2023
| Josh Lambert | Also director |
| {{sortname|The|Nun II}}
| Ed Warren | Cameo |
| Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
| Orm Marius / Ocean Master | |
| 2024
| Scott | |
| rowspan="2" | 2025
| {{pending film|{{sortname|The|Conjuring: Last Rites}}}} | Ed Warren | Post-production |
| {{pending film|Jay Kelly}}
| | Post-production{{cite web|title=Netflix Sets All-Star Ensemble To Round Out Cast Of Noah Baumbach's Next Film|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=14 March 2024|access-date=14 March 2024|url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/noah-baumbachs-next-film-cast-netflix-1235857981/}} |
{{Pending films key}}
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of television appearances and roles |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2003
| Joe Pitt | 6 episodes; |
| 2006
| Tampa Bay: Living Legacy | Narrator (voice) | Documentary film |
| 2009
| Jim (voice) | Episode: "Wife Insurance" |
| 2011–2012
| {{sortname|A|Gifted Man}} | Dr. Michael Holt | 16 episodes |
| 2013, 2017
| Girls | Joshua | 2 episodes; |
| 2015
| Fargo | 10 episodes; |
| 2019
| {{sortname|The|Other Two|dab=TV series}} | Himself | Episode: "Chase Shoots a Music Video" |
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| Himself (voice) | Episode: "365!" |
| Little Demon
| Everette (voice) | Episode: "Everybody's Dying for the Weekend" |
| TBA
| {{Pending series|Cape Fear}} | Tom Bowden | Miniseries |
=Video games=
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of video game voice roles |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| 2009
| Nite Owl II (voice) | |
=Stage=
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of stage performances and roles |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |
|---|
| rowspan=2|1995
| Lieutenant Shaw | Regional | |
| Miss Saigon
| Marine / Slater u/s Chris Scott | rowspan=2|U.S. national tour | |
| 1996
| Carousel | Billy Bigelow | |
| 1997
| Harmony | Erwin "Chopin" Bootz | Regional | |
| 1999
| Jamie Conway | rowspan=2|Off-Broadway | Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
| 2000
| Tommy Howatt | Encores! |
| 2000–2001
| {{sortname|The|Full Monty|dab=musical}} | Jerry Lukowski | rowspan=4|Broadway | rowspan="2" | Nominated—Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical |
| 2002
| Curly McLain |
| 2006
| Paul Bratter | |
| 2008–2009
| Chris Keller | |
| 2014
| Sky Masterson | Concert |
| 2017
| Tommy Albright | Off-Broadway | Special Event |
| 2023
| Producer | Broadway | One night only |
| 2025
| Big Fish | Edward Bloom | Workshop |
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)
- Insidious: The Red Door (2023)
=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)
- Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway (2016 CD) by Barbra Streisand
- Stay - Ghost (2023 CD)
References
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