Age, Biography, and Wiki
Owen Wilson was born on November 18, 1968, in Dallas, Texas. He is the son of Robert Andrew Wilson, an advertising executive, and Laura Cunningham Wilson, a photographer. Wilson has two brothers, Andrew and Luke, both of whom are also involved in the entertainment industry. He rose to fame with his debut film, "Bottle Rocket," written in collaboration with Wes Anderson. As of 2025, Wilson is 56 years old.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 18 November 1968 |
| Age | 56 Years |
| Birth Place | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Owen Wilson stands at approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm).
- Weight: While specific weight details are not consistently reported, Wilson is generally fit, with a build that suits his acting roles.
- Measurements: Detailed measurements are not publicly available.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Owen Wilson has been in several high-profile relationships. He is currently not married but has two children from previous relationships. Wilson's personal life is often kept private, but he has been linked to several celebrities over the years.
Wilson is also known as part of the Frat Pack, with whom he has starred in comedic films Meet the Parents (2000), Zoolander (2001), Starsky & Hutch (2004), Wedding Crashers (2005), You, Me and Dupree, Night at the Museum (both 2006), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), How Do You Know (2010), The Internship (2013), and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014). He has collaborated with Jackie Chan on three action comedy films: Shanghai Noon (2000), Shanghai Knights (2003), and Around the World in 80 Days (2004). He is also known for appearing in the family films Marley and Me (2008) and Haunted Mansion (2023). His non-comedic films include Anaconda (1997), Armageddon (1998), The Haunting (1999), Behind Enemy Lines (2001) and No Escape (2015). His voice acting roles include Lightning McQueen in the Cars film series (2006–2017), the titular character in Marmaduke (2010), and Reggie in Free Birds (2013).
His brothers Andrew and Luke are also actors. Wilson's parents are of Irish descent. As a teenager, Wilson broke his nose twice: the first time in a high school fight, and the second time playing football with friends. “You know, probably my nose wouldn’t have been that great even if it hadn’t been broken," Wilson told The Los Angeles Times.
He also reunited with Anderson, co-writing the script for his next two films, Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, which Anderson directed. The pair garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay for 'Tenenbaums'. Wilson did not act in Rushmore, but was shown briefly in a photograph in the film. After appearing in supporting roles in 1999, he acted in horror film The Haunting, and The Minus Man. His future girlfriend, singer Sheryl Crow, was a co-star in the latter film.
That same year, he starred in the film The Big Year (2011) an adaptation of Mark Obmascik's book The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature and Fowl Obsession. The film was released in October 2011 by 20th Century Fox, and co-starred Jack Black, JoBeth Williams, Steve Martin and Rashida Jones. The same year, Wilson returned to voice McQueen in Cars 2. In March 2012, Wilson was signed to star in the John Erick Dowdle thriller The Coup, later renamed "No Escape", in which he played the role of the father of an American family that moves to Southeast Asia, only to find itself swept up in a wave of rebel violence that is overwhelming the city. The film was not released until 2015, and was Wilson's return to the action genre for the first time since Behind Enemy Lines in 2001. He also voiced turkey Reggie in Reel FX's first animated film, Free Birds.
In 2017, Wilson again voiced Lightning McQueen in Cars 3, played a suburban father in the drama Wonder, and co-starred with Ed Helms in the comedy Father Figures. In November 2017, Wilson became the face of a new £20 million advertising campaign for the UK sofa retailer Sofology. He returned to work with Sofology in 2019 for a second advertising campaign.
In January 2011, Wilson and his then-girlfriend Jade Duell had a son. Wilson and Duell ended their relationship later that year. In January 2014, he had a son with Caroline Lindqvist. He had a third child, a daughter, in October 2018 with ex-girlfriend Varunie Vongsvirates.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Owen Wilson's net worth is estimated at $70 million. His income sources include acting salaries, which have ranged from $10 million to $15 million for major films. He also earns from back-end deals on successful franchises like "Cars" and "Night at the Museum," as well as from his work as a screenwriter and producer. His role in "Little" reportedly earned him $15 million alone.
Career, Business, and Investments
Wilson's career spans a wide range of films, including:
- Renowned Roles: Wilson is famous for his collaborations with Wes Anderson in films like "The Royal Tenenbaums," "The Darjeeling Limited," and "The Grand Budapest Hotel." He has also voiced Lightning McQueen in the Disney Pixar franchise "Cars" and played Mobius M. Mobius in Marvel's "Loki."
- Recent Projects: In 2023, Wilson appeared in "Haunted Mansion" as Father Kent and in "Paint" as Carl Nargle. He is also set to star in the sports comedy series "Stick" in 2025.
- Business Ventures: Wilson's business ventures are not extensively detailed, but his earnings from screenwriting and producing add to his net worth.
Social Network
Wilson maintains a low profile on social media platforms, preferring to focus on his acting career rather than building a large online presence.
Wilson partnered with Vince Vaughn in the 2005 comedy film Wedding Crashers, which grossed over $200 million in the United States alone. Also in 2005, Owen collaborated with his brothers in The Wendell Baker Story, written by Luke and directed by Luke and Andrew. In 2006, Wilson voiced Lightning McQueen in the Disney/Pixar film Cars, starred in You, Me and Dupree with Kate Hudson, and appeared with Stiller in Night at the Museum as cowboy Jedediah.
Education
Owen Wilson attended St. Mark's School of Texas but was expelled for cheating. He later finished his secondary education at New Mexico Military Institute. Wilson went on to study at the University of Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. It was during his time at the University of Texas that he began his acting career by writing a screenplay with Wes Anderson for "Bottle Rocket."
After getting expelled for cheating in geometry, he attended New Mexico Military Institute. He later attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, but did not graduate. While in college, he met and was roommates with Wes Anderson, who became a director and frequent collaborator.
