Owen Wilson

American actor (born 1968)
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Owen Wilson

Summary

Owen Wilson is a human[1]. He was born in Dallas[2]. He was born on November 18, 1968[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], voice actor[7], and character actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,989 views/month, #1,206 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dallas[2], Owen Wilson…
  • Owen Wilson was born on November 18, 1968[3].
  • Owen Wilson's mother was Laura Wilson[10].
  • Owen Wilson held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Owen Wilson worked as a film actor[4].
  • Owen Wilson's professions included comedian[5].
  • Owen Wilson worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Owen Wilson's professions included voice actor[7].
  • Owen Wilson worked as a character actor[8].
  • Owen Wilson's professions included television actor[12].
  • Owen Wilson was educated at University of Texas at Austin[13].
  • Owen Wilson's education included a stint at New Mexico Military Institute[14].
  • Owen Wilson's education included a stint at Thomas Jefferson High School[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Wilson is Cars[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Wilson is Midnight in Paris[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Wilson is Starsky & Hutch[18].
  • Owen Wilson was a member of Writers Guild of America West[19].
  • Owen Wilson was a member of Frat Pack[20].
  • Owen Wilson is recorded as male[21].
  • Owen Wilson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Owen Wilson's Commons category is recorded as Owen Wilson[23].
  • Owen Wilson's handedness is recorded as left-handedness[24].
  • Owen Wilson's family name is recorded as Wilson[25].
  • Owen Wilson's family name is recorded as Cunningham[26].
  • Owen Wilson's given name is recorded as Owen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Owen Wilson's place of birth was Dallas[2]. He was born on November 18, 1968[3]. His mother was Laura Wilson[10].

Education

Educated at University of Texas at Austin[13], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Austin[31]; New Mexico Military Institute[14], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1891[34]; and Thomas Jefferson High School[15], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1956[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], voice actor[7], character actor[8], and television actor[12].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Cars[16], a film[38], directed by John Lasseter[39]; Midnight in Paris[17], a film[40], directed by Woody Allen[41]; and Starsky & Hutch[18], a film[42], directed by Todd Phillips[43].

Why It Matters

Owen Wilson ranks in the top 0.12% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,989 views/month, #1,206 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Owen Wilson born?

Owen Wilson's place of birth was Dallas[2].

Who were Owen Wilson's parents?

Owen Wilson's mother was Laura Wilson[10].

What did Owen Wilson do for work?

Owen Wilson worked as film actor[4], comedian[5], screenwriter[6], voice actor[7], and character actor[8].

Where did Owen Wilson go to school?

Owen Wilson was educated at University of Texas at Austin[13], New Mexico Military Institute[14], and Thomas Jefferson High School[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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