Born:
July 03, 1973
in
Norfolk, Virginia
Best Known For:
The Conjuring.
Early-life:
Patrick Joseph Wilson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 1973, the son of singer Mary Kay Wilson and news anchor John Wilson. His brother, Mark, is also a news anchor. He has another brother, Paul. Patrick grew up in St Petersburg, Florida. He studied drama at Carnegie-Mellon University.
Career:
His first film, My Sister's Wedding (2001), was never released, he received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Mike Nichols' 2003 HBO miniseries Angels in America, and his first film proper was The Alamo (2004). Other film credits include The Phantom of the Opera (2004), Hard Candy (2004), Watchman (2009), The A-Team (2010), Insidious (2011), Prometheus (2012) and The Conjuring (2013). On the small screen, he played the lead role in short-lived medical drama A Gifted Man. An accomplished singer, Wilson has performed in a number of musicals, including The Full Monty, Oklahoma, Carousel and Miss Saigon.
Quote:
"I love making movies, but there's nothing like being in front of an audience."
Trivia:
In 2013, Wilson and his brothers Mark and Paul performed a benefit concert in St Petersburg, Florida, to raise money for Southeastern Guide Dogs.