RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: November 18, 1968

Background: Wilson is a comic actor from Texas, the brother of actor Luke Wilson. He is of Irish descent.

Filmography: His first film role was in "Bottle Rocket" (1996) for director Wes Anderson, whom Wilson would collaborate with many more times over the course of their careers, including "The Royal Tenenbaums," "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," and "The Darjeeling Limited." He has appeared in action films including "Armageddon," "Behind Enemy Lines," and "Anaconda," but he is better known for his comic performances, including "Meet the Parents," "Zoolander," "Shanghai Noon," "Wedding Crashers," and "Night at the Museum." He lent his voice to the character Lightning McQueen in the Disney-Pixar films "Cars" and "cars 2." This year he stars in the critically acclaimed comedy "Midnight in Paris," directed by Woody Allen.

Academy Awards:

Best Original Screenplay Nomination
"The Royal Tenenbaums" (2002); lost to Julian Fellowes ("Gosford Park")

Golden Globes:

Best Film Comedy/Musical Actor Nomination
"Midnight in Paris" (2012); lost to Jean Dujardin ("The Artist")

SAG Awards:

Best Film Ensemble Nomination
"Midnight in Paris" (2012); lost to "The Help"