Luke Wilson

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About

Luke Wilson is an American actor, best known for his lead roles in comedies such as "Old School", "The Royal Tenenbaums", and "Legally Blonde". His comedic timing and endearing performances have earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades, such as a 1999 MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.

Luke Wilson Timeline

1971

Luke Wilson is Born

On September 21, 1971, Luke Wilson was born in Dallas, Texas. He is the younger brother of actors Owen and Andrew Wilson.

1995

Appears in His First Movie

Wilson appeared in his first movie, Bottle Rocket, which was written by his brother Owen.

1999

Stars In The Movie 'Blue Streak'

Wilson stars in the comedy film Blue Streak alongside Martin Lawrence as Miles Logan.

2000

Appears In 'Legally Blonde'

Wilson appears in the comedy Legally Blonde with Reese Witherspoon as her love interest, Emmett Richmond.

2003

Stars In 'Old School'

Wilson stars in the comedy Old School alongside Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn as Mitch Martin.

2010

Starts Acting On Series Television

Wilson begins appearing as a series regular on the show Enlightened, which ran for two seasons.

2019

Stars In 'The Goldfinch'

Wilson stars in the drama film The Goldfinch alongside Ansel Elgort as Boris Pavlikovsky.

5 Interesting Facts about Luke Wilson

1. Started as a Stand-up Comedian

Before becoming an actor, Luke Wilson was a stand-up comedian. He used to perform in comedy clubs around Austin and Los Angeles.

2. Member of the Frat Pack

Luke Wilson is part of the Frat Pack movie group which includes Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell, Owen Wilson and Jack Black.

3. Has a Degree in English Literature

Luke Wilson has a degree in English literature from the University of Texas at Austin, where he attended college with his brother Owen.

4. Was Once Homeless

When he first moved to Los Angeles, Luke Wilson was homeless for a few months before getting his big break in Hollywood.

5. Appeared in Music Videos

Luke Wilson has appeared in music videos for bands like The Offspring, Weezer, and No Doubt.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Luke Wilson birthday?

Luke Wilson, an American movie actor, was born on September 21, 1971, and is currently 51 years old. He is best known for his comedic acting roles in films such as "Old School" and " Legally Blonde," as well as a number of more serious roles in movies such as "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Blue Streak."