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Patrick Wilson

Birth Place: Norfolk, VA, USA

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Patrick Wilson 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). Most recently he appeared off-Broadway in Brigadoon and White Rabbit Red Rabbit. Other Broadway credits include All My Son's, Barefoot in the Park, Something Good, Dreamgirls, and The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm.



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 Alamo (2004), 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), earning him a Scream king title. 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).

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STAGE CREDITS

Brigadoon Brigadoon
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Concert Production, 2017
Performer
White Rabbit Red Rabbit White Rabbit Red Rabbit
[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere Production, 2016
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
All My Sons All My Sons
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Chris Keller
Barefoot in the Park Barefoot in the Park
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Paul Bratter
Allegro
[New York]
Reading, 2002
Performer
Something Good
[Broadway]
Richard Rodgers 100th Birthday Celebration, 2002
"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" Performer
Oklahoma!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Curly
Dreamgirls
[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Film Executive
The Full Monty
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Jerry Lukowski
The Full Monty
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Tenderloin
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2000
Tommy
Romeo and Juliet
[St. Paul, MN (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1999
Romeo
Finian's Rainbow
[New York]
Reading, 1999
Woody Mahoney
The Gershwins' Fascinating Rhythm
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer
Bright Lights, Big City
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Jamie
Lucky in the Rain
[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1997
Young Henderson Booth
Carousel
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1996
Billy Bigelow

Movies

My Sister's Wedding
[ 2001 ] Quinn
The Alamo
[ 2004 ] William Travis
The Phantom of the Opera
[ 2004 ] Raoul
Hard Candy
[ 2005 ] Jeff Kohlver
Little Children
[ 2006 ] Brad Adamson
Running with Scissors
[ 2006 ] Michael Shephard
Brothers Three: An American Gothic
[ 2007 ] Peter
Evening
[ 2007 ] Harris Arden
Purple Violets
[ 2007 ] Brian Callahan
Lakeview Terrace
[ 2008 ] Chris Mattson
Life in Flight
[ 2008 ] Will
Passengers
[ 2008 ] Eric
Watchmen
[ 2009 ] Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl
Family Jewels
[ 2010 ] Barry Munday
Insidious
[ 2010 ] Josh Lambert
Morning Glory
[ 2010 ] Adam Bennett
The A-Team
[ 2010 ] Lynch
The Switch
[ 2010 ] Roland
The Ledge
[ 2011 ] Joe Harris
Young Adult
[ 2011 ] Buddy Slade
Prometheus
[ 2012 ] Shaw's Father
Insidious: Chapter 2
[ 2013 ] Josh Lambert
The Conjuring
[ 2013 ] Ed Warren
Big Stone Gap
[ 2014 ] Jack MacChesney
Jack Strong
[ 2014 ] Daniel
Let's Kill Ward's Wife
[ 2014 ] David
Space Station 76
[ 2014 ] Captain Glenn
Stretch
[ 2014 ] Stretch
Bone Tomahawk
[ 2015 ] Arthur
Home Sweet Hell
[ 2015 ] Don Champagne
Reckless
[ 2015 ] Sam Ellis
A Kind of Murder
[ 2016 ] Walter Stackhouse
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
[ 2016 ] POTUS - Voice
The Conjuring 2
[ 2016 ] Ed Warren
The Founder
[ 2016 ] Rollie Smith
The Hollow Point
[ 2016 ] Wallace
Aquaman
[ 2018 ] King Orm
Insidious: The Last Key
[ 2018 ] Josh Lambert
Nightmare Cinema
[ 2018 ] Eric Sr.
The Commuter
[ 2018 ] Alex Murphy
The Nun
[ 2018 ] Ed Warren
Annabelle Comes Home
[ 2019 ] Ed Warren
In the Tall Grass
[ 2019 ] Ross / husband
Midway
[ 2019 ] Edwin Layton
Show of titles
[ 2021 ]
The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It
[ 2021 ] Ed Warren
Moonfall
[ 2022 ] Brian Harper
Aquaman 2
[ 2023 ] King Orm / Ocean Master
Insidious 5
[ 2023 ]
Millers in Marriage
[ 2024 ] Scott
The Conjuring: Last Rites
[ 2025 ] Ed Warren
Jay Kelly
[ 2025 ] Frank Hewitt

TV Shows

Angels in America
Joe Pitt
Silenci?
Jeff Kohlver
American Dad!
Jim
A Gifted Man
[ 2011-2012 ] Dr. Michael Holt
Fargo
Lou Solverson
Girls
[ 2013-2017 ] Joshua
The Other Two
Patrick Wilson
Little Demon
Everett
Teen Titans Go!
Patrick Wilson
Cape Fear
[ 2025-2025 ] Tom Bowden

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Featured Actor in a Play

Patrick Wilson, All My Sons


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, Bright Lights Big City


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, Oklahoma!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Patrick Wilson

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patrick Wilson, Oklahoma!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, The Full Monty

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Patrick Wilson, The Full Monty

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patrick Wilson, The Full Monty


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Patrick Wilson, Bright Lights Big City

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Photos: Sarah Snook & More at ALL HER FAULT New York Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2025

On Monday, November 3, Peacock celebrated the New York premiere screening of the Peacock original limited series, All Her Fault, starring and executive produced by Tony Award winner Sarah Snook. Check out photos from the evening here.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 3, 2025- PUNCH Closes on Broadway and More
by - Nov 3, 2025

Wake up to all the latest buzz from the theatre world! Last night, the starry new play Little Bear Ridge Road opened on Broadway with Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock taking the stage—get an inside look at the celebration and check out photos from the curtain call.
Watch: Caissie Levy, Patrick Wilson and More in THE LOST BOYS Music Videos Photo
Watch: Caissie Levy, Patrick Wilson and More in THE LOST BOYS Music Videos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

Watch the official “Wild” and “Have to Have You” music videos from The Lost Boys, featuring Caissie Levy, Patrick Wilson, Ali Louis Bourzgui and more. 
Watch: Ali Louis Bourzgui and More in THE LOST BOYS 'Have To Have You' Music Video Photo
Watch: Ali Louis Bourzgui and More in THE LOST BOYS 'Have To Have You' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

The new Broadway musical THE LOST BOYS will be releasing a 3 song EP this October called “The Lost Boys - The Santa Carla Sessions.” Watch a music video here!
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Video: Watch the Trailer for Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY Starring George Clooney
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 29, 2025

Netflix has released the official trailer for Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach's new dramedy film starring Tony nominee George Clooney. Check out the trailer now!
Interview: Kathy Voytko of BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour Photo
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by Jeffrey Kare - Aug 27, 2025

From September 2nd-14th, the national tour of Disney’s BEAUTY & THE BEAST will be gracing the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Center. Taking on the role of MRS. POTTS is actress Kathy Voytko. Read our interview with Kathy!
Katie Holmes to Star in HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe Photo
Katie Holmes to Star in HEDDA GABLER at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Katie Holmes will kick off The Old Globe​​​​​​​'s 2026 season as she leads a new production of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler. Learn more about the production here!
Listen: THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Soundtrack Now Streaming Photo
Listen: THE GILDED AGE Season 3 Soundtrack Now Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

WaterTower Music has released the official soundtrack for Season 3 of The Gilded Age, featuring original music by acclaimed composers Harry and Rupert Gregson-Williams. Listen to it now!
Video/Photos: George Clooney Stars as Movie Star JAY KELLY in First-Look at Noah Baum Photo
Video/Photos: George Clooney Stars as Movie Star JAY KELLY in First-Look at Noah Baumbach Film
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2025

Netflix has released the teaser trailer and new first-look photos for Jay Kelly, Noah Baumbach's new dramedy film starring Tony nominee George Clooney.  The movie will be released in select theaters on November 14 and on Netflix on December 5.
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On Friday, July 4, Macy’s presented their annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. In attendance were several Broadway performers, including Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, and Patrick Wilson. Take a look at photos from the event, as well as performances from Jonas Brothers, Keke Palmer, and more!
Previews: BROADWAYS BEST...IN THE WEST at Palm Springs Cultural Center Photo
Previews: BROADWAYS BEST...IN THE WEST at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - May 26, 2025

Season 3 of the Palm Springs Cultural Center's always sold-out Broadway’s Best…In The West concert series, Executive Produced by Dr. Tom Truhe and presented by the Palm Springs Cultural Center now has tickets on sale. The popular series continues to bring Broadway's best and brightest stars to the desert, and this season is no exception. 
Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Marvel, & More Join Dark Comedy THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS Photo
Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Marvel, & More Join Dark Comedy THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 12, 2025

Patrick Wilson, Margaret Cho, Elizabeth Marvel, Alyssa Marvin, Yul Vazquez, Bill Camp, and Molly Ringwald have all joined the cast of the new dark comedy Thoughts and Prayers.
Review: Cheyenne Jackson Makes OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: Cheyenne Jackson Makes OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Center
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With a notable career that spans stage and screen, musically-gifted actor Cheyenne Jackson delivered a wonderfully charming, wickedly hilarious OC solo debut set during his three-night run at Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Samueli Theatre from April 10-12, 2025. Backed by the superbly talented Willy Beaman behind the piano, Jackson not only showcased his impressive, Broadway-honed singing chops but also his knack for touching and comedic storytelling, providing OC with a program that was as magnificent as it was swoon-worthy—with plenty of emotion, laughs, and ribald cheekiness generously served in between.
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Video: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Celebrates Opening Night
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The stars aligned at the Palace Theatre where the third Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross celebrated it's opening night. This version was helmed by Tony-winning director Patrick Marber. Go inside opening night in this video!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
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Exclusive: Inside THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Party Photo
Exclusive: Inside THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Party
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

The party raged all night long last week when The Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray opened on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the opening night after party and we have exclusive photos of Sarah Snook and friends as they celebrated!
Photos: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Pink Carpet Photo
Photos: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Pink Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

Stars hit the red carpet last week when the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Sarah Snook, officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Chris Pine, Christine Baranski, Ariana DeBose, and more!
Photos: GYPSY Welcomes Oprah Winfrey For A Backstage Visit Photo
Photos: GYPSY Welcomes Oprah Winfrey For A Backstage Visit
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patrick Wilson been in?

Patrick Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Patrick Wilson been in?

Patrick Wilson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Patrick Wilson been nominated for?

Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for All My Sons, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Lights Big City, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Oklahoma!, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Full Monty, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Lights Big City.

What awards has Patrick Wilson won?

Patrick Wilson has won several awards, including Best Featured Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for All My Sons. He has also received multiple Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his performances in Bright Lights Big City, Oklahoma!, and The Full Monty. Additionally, there is a mention of Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards), which appears to be an error, as Patrick Wilson is male. Overall, his recognized achievements highlight his talent in both play and musical theater categories.

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