Patrick Wilson
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!
Date of Birth: July 03, 1973 (53)
Birth Place: Norfolk, VA, USA
Latest News on Patrick Wilson:
- Photos: Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell Visit Backstage at THE LOST BOYSOct 22, 2026
- Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 15, 2026- LA LA LAND Stage Musical Creative Team Unveiled and MoreOct 15, 2026
- Brian D’arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More to Join York Theatre's Oscar Hammerstein Award GalaOct 14, 2026
BIO
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
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Connection
Movies
[ 2001 ] Quinn
[ 2004 ] William Travis
[ 2004 ] Raoul
[ 2005 ] Jeff Kohlver
[ 2006 ] Brad Adamson
[ 2006 ] Michael Shephard
[ 2007 ] Peter
[ 2007 ] Harris Arden
[ 2007 ] Brian Callahan
[ 2008 ] Chris Mattson
[ 2008 ] Will
[ 2008 ] Eric
[ 2009 ] Dan Dreiberg / Nite Owl
[ 2010 ] Barry Munday
[ 2010 ] Josh Lambert
[ 2010 ] Adam Bennett
[ 2010 ] Lynch
[ 2010 ] Roland
[ 2011 ] Joe Harris
[ 2011 ] Buddy Slade
[ 2012 ] Shaw's Father
[ 2013 ] Josh Lambert
[ 2013 ] Ed Warren
[ 2014 ] Jack MacChesney
[ 2014 ] Daniel
[ 2014 ] David
[ 2014 ] Captain Glenn
[ 2014 ] Stretch
[ 2015 ] Arthur
[ 2015 ] Don Champagne
[ 2015 ] Sam Ellis
[ 2016 ] Walter Stackhouse
[ 2016 ] POTUS - Voice
[ 2016 ] Ed Warren
[ 2016 ] Rollie Smith
[ 2016 ] Wallace
[ 2018 ] King Orm
[ 2018 ] Josh Lambert
[ 2018 ] Eric Sr.
[ 2018 ] Alex Murphy
[ 2018 ] Ed Warren
[ 2019 ] Ed Warren
[ 2019 ] Ross / husband
[ 2019 ] Edwin Layton
[ 2021 ]
[ 2021 ] Ed Warren
[ 2022 ] Brian Harper
[ 2023 ] King Orm / Ocean Master
[ 2023 ]
[ 2024 ] Scott
[ 2025 ] Ed Warren
[ 2025 ] Frank Hewitt
TV Shows
[ 2003 ] Joe Pitt
[ 2006 ] Jeff Kohlver
[ 2009 ] Jim
[ 2011-2012 ] Dr. Michael Holt
[ 2015 ] Lou Solverson
[ 2013-2017 ] Joshua
[ 2019 ] Patrick Wilson
[ 2022 ] Everett
[ 2022 ] Patrick Wilson
[ 2025-2025 ] Tom Bowden
Awards and Nominations
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Patrick Wilson, Bright Lights Big City
Videos
Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson Recall Their Old Band, 60 Wrong Sausages
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-20 06:27:38
Video: Cape Fear Episode 4 Sneak Peek: Patrick Wilson's Pool Scare
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-15 13:28:36
Video: Ali Louis Bourzgui Says His LOST BOYS Cast Almost Broke the Elevator When He Won
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 23:42:58
Video: Dane Laffrey Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Was a Big Swing!'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:58:47
Video: Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson Star in Sneak Peek Clip from CAPE FEAR Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-02 17:17:50
Video: Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Bernadette Peters, Ben Platt and Patrick Wilson Perform 'Putting It Together'
by Stephi Wild - 2026-05-14 06:54:40
Video: Javier Bardem Stalks Amy Adams in First Teaser for CAPE FEAR Apple Series
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-31 12:49:44
Video: Watch the Trailer for Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY Starring George Clooney
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 14:33:23
Video: Christopher Wheeldon On 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC Ballet
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-30 11:21:55
Caissie Levy, Nathan Levy, and Lorna Courtney Will Take Part in Michael Arden- Helmed THE LOST BOYS Industry Presentation
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-24 13:00:20
VIDEO: Katie Holmes & Alan Cumming Star in RARE OBEJCTS Film Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-02-23 13:16:21
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-30 11:34:53
BWW Exclusive: Patrick Wilson Reminisces About MISS SAIGON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-02-11 15:39:38
News
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 22, 2026
The Palace Theatre just welcomed two very special guests! Hollywood royalty Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell paid a visit to The Lost Boys and posed with their friend, Patrick Wilson, the cast after the curtain came down. Check out photos here.
by - Oct 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2026
The York Theatre revealed performers including Brian d'Arcy James, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Patrick Wilson will attend the 34th Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala.
by Carolan Trbovich - Oct 9, 2026
Halloween season in Williamson County has found its crown jewel. Studio Tenn has officially launched its 17th theatrical season at the Turner Theater with a deliciously macabre production of The Addams Family running through October 25. Directed with razor-sharp comedic timing and vibrant visual flair, this production proves that Broadway’s favorite ghoulishly eccentric clan translates brilliantly to the local stage.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
Tickets for the Tony Award-winning musical THE LOST BOYS are now available through July 2027. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets for the new dates here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY will return to Todd Haimes Theatre to honor director Thomas Kail and benefit the organization's arts programming and educational initiatives.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Studio Tenn Theatre Company will present the musical comedy THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Turner Theater in the Factory at Franklin, directed by Patrick Cassidy, launching the company's 17th season.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2026
A benefit concert at Bell Theater at Bell Works honored ALS-diagnosed Broadway star Aaron Lazar, drawing performers including Kate Baldwin, Norbert Leo Butz and Patrick Wilson to raise funds for his family. See photos of the event.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
Greenwich Entertainment has outlined its upcoming theatrical slate, including new titles A GIRL UNKNOWN, LIGHT PILLAR, RUN AMOK, and NAGI NOTES alongside previously announced releases.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
Jason Blum, CEO and Founder of Blumhouse, and producer of the original Paranormal Activity films, hosted a special performance of the new Broadway play Paranormal Activity. See photos!
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Fred Armisen, Michelle Monaghan, Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, with WEEZER performing as musical guest.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Weezer's Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson discussed their new Gold Album and looked back on their pre-Weezer band on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING Jimmy Fallon.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 19, 2026
NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Fred Armisen, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew McConaughey and musical guests Weezer, Dexter and The Moonrocks and KATSEYE.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026
NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Michael Strahan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew McConaughey and musical guests The Stray Cats, Weezer and KATSEYE.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Michael Strahan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew McConaughey and musical guests The Stray Cats, Weezer and KATSEYE.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026
NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Michael Strahan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew McConaughey and musical guests Weezer and KATSEYE.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 13, 2026
NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Michael Strahan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rhea Seehorn and musical guests Weezer and The Stray Cats.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to RUN AMOK, NB Mager's directorial debut, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 12, 2026
NBC released new guest listings for THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Will Ferrell, Michael Strahan and musical guests KATSEYE and Weezer.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026
The Cape Fear show's final episode, starring Javier Bardem and Amy Adams, streams globally on Apple TV this Friday, July 31.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Patrick Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
Patrick Wilson has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Patrick Wilson has received numerous accolades throughout his Broadway career. He won the Best Featured Actor in a Play award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for All My Sons. His performances in musical theater have earned him multiple Drama Desk Award nominations and wins, including Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Bright Lights Big City, Outstanding Actor in a Musical for Oklahoma!, and Outstanding Actor in a Musical for The Full Monty. Additionally, he received an Outstanding Actress in a Musical nomination from the Drama Desk Awards.
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