PATRICK WILSON (Dan Dreiberg/Nite Owl II) is an award-winning theatre actor who has also become well-known for his work on the screen. He next stars in the title role of the independent comedy “Barry Munday,” due out later this year. In 2008, Wilson starred in three very different films: Neil LaBute’s thriller “Lakeview Terrace,” with Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington; the mystery drama “Passengers,” opposite Anne Hathaway; and the independent film “Life in Flight,” which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Wilson previously received praise for his work in the critically acclaimed drama “Little Children,” in which he starred with Kate Winslet and Jackie Earle Haley under the direction of Todd Field. His motion picture work also includes the indie films “Evening,” with Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Claire Danes and Vanessa Redgrave; “Purple Violets,” directed by Edward Burns; “Running with Scissors”; and “Hard Candy,” opposite Ellen Page. He also starred as Raoul in Joel Schumacher’s big-screen adaptation of “The Phantom of the Opera,” showcasing his musical talents.
On the small screen, Wilson received Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations for his portrayal of the morally conflicted Joe Pitt in the HBO miniseries “Angels in America,” the much-honored 2003 adaptation of Tony Kushner’s award-winning plays “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches” and “Angels in America: Perestroika.”
Wilson has been honored with two consecutive Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Musical, the most recent coming for his performance as Curly in the successful 2002 Broadway revival of “Oklahoma!,” for which he also received a Drama Desk Award nomination. He earned his first Tony nomination for his work in the 2001 Broadway hit “The Full Monty,” for which he also garnered Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations and won a Drama League Award.
In 2006, Wilson returned to Broadway to star in the revival of the Neil Simon comedy “Barefoot in the Park,” opposite Amanda Peet. He most recently starred in the 2008/09 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons,” with John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Katie Holmes.
Born in Virginia and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wilson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Starting his career on the stage, he earned applause in the national tours of “Miss Saigon” and “Carousel.” In 1999, he starred off-Broadway in “Bright Lights, Big City,” winning a Drama League Award and receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination. That same year, he made his Broadway debut in “Gershwin’s Fascinating Rhythm,” for which he won another Drama League Award.
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Paul Rudd - Monsters vs. Aliens
PAUL RUDD (Derek Dietl) recently starred in Judd Apatow’s “Knocked Up,” opposite Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann. “Knocked Up” grossed over $300 million worldwide and won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Movie Comedy. It was also nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Movie and was named as one of AFI’s Top Ten Films of the Year.
Rudd most recently starred in David Wain’s “Role Models,” opposite Seann William Scott. Danny (Rudd) and Wheeler (Scott) are two energy drink salesmen who, after crashing their company truck, must either do hard time in jail or enroll in a Big Brother mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn’t look half bad. Rudd also served as a writer on the film. The film was released by Universal on November 7, 2008.
Rudd will next star in John Hamburg’s “I Love You, Man,” starring opposite Jason Segel. Rudd plays a newly engaged guy who sets out to find the perfect best man for his wedding. “I Love You, Man” will be released by Paramount on March 20, 2009.
Rudd’s other film credits include: “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “The Ten” (in which he also served as a producer), “Night at the Museum,” “Diggers,” “Reno 911!: Miami,” “The Cider House Rules,” “The Object of My Affection,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “The Chateau,” “Clueless” and “William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet,” among others.
On stage, Rudd starred in Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain” on Broadway, opposite Julia Roberts and Bradley Cooper. He also starred in Neil LaBute’s “Bash” in both New York and Los Angeles, as well as LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” in London and New York. After successful runs on both the London and New York stage, LaBute brought “The Shape of Things” to the big screen.
Rudd made his West End debut in Robin Phillips’ London production of “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” opposite Jessica Lange. Other stage credits include Nicholas Hynter’s production of “Twelfth Night” at Lincoln Center Theater (with a special performance that aired on PBS’ “Great Performances”) and in Alfred Uhry’s Tony Award-winning play, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.”
On television, Rudd guest starred on NBC’s “Friends” as Phoebe’s (Lisa Kudrow) husband, Mike Hannigan, for the final two seasons and starred as Nick Carraway in A&E’s production of “The Great Gatsby.”
Rudd most recently starred in David Wain’s “Role Models,” opposite Seann William Scott. Danny (Rudd) and Wheeler (Scott) are two energy drink salesmen who, after crashing their company truck, must either do hard time in jail or enroll in a Big Brother mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn’t look half bad. Rudd also served as a writer on the film. The film was released by Universal on November 7, 2008.
Rudd will next star in John Hamburg’s “I Love You, Man,” starring opposite Jason Segel. Rudd plays a newly engaged guy who sets out to find the perfect best man for his wedding. “I Love You, Man” will be released by Paramount on March 20, 2009.
Rudd’s other film credits include: “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “The Ten” (in which he also served as a producer), “Night at the Museum,” “Diggers,” “Reno 911!: Miami,” “The Cider House Rules,” “The Object of My Affection,” “Wet Hot American Summer,” “The Chateau,” “Clueless” and “William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet,” among others.
On stage, Rudd starred in Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain” on Broadway, opposite Julia Roberts and Bradley Cooper. He also starred in Neil LaBute’s “Bash” in both New York and Los Angeles, as well as LaBute’s “The Shape of Things” in London and New York. After successful runs on both the London and New York stage, LaBute brought “The Shape of Things” to the big screen.
Rudd made his West End debut in Robin Phillips’ London production of “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” opposite Jessica Lange. Other stage credits include Nicholas Hynter’s production of “Twelfth Night” at Lincoln Center Theater (with a special performance that aired on PBS’ “Great Performances”) and in Alfred Uhry’s Tony Award-winning play, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo.”
On television, Rudd guest starred on NBC’s “Friends” as Phoebe’s (Lisa Kudrow) husband, Mike Hannigan, for the final two seasons and starred as Nick Carraway in A&E’s production of “The Great Gatsby.”
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